Hot and bothered

CHAPTER 13 *TESSA* Finally,the meeting ended. The door of the conference hall opened and people started coming out. Declan walked out and I tried to read his facial expression. To know if the meeting turned out in favor of the company. But he had a very hard look on his face. My heart fell. This could only mean that the project wasn’t accepted. “Mr Hudson?”I began,quietly. “Let’s get going.”He let out and started walking away. I followed suit thinking about how my life is going to turn out from now on. I’m definitely getting fired. I would have to start job hunting again. I can only hope to find another job on time. But I know it wouldn’t be easy. We stood among some people waiting for the elevator. I was standing behind Declan not even knowing what to say. What should I do to make him feel better? To lighten the situation? He turned around and suddenly asked. “Why aren’t you asking me how the meeting went?” I blinked. Was there any need to ask? His face says it all. But then I swallow