That's partof what's good about working here. We are all underpaid and overworked,but we are all in this together. There's a kinship involved.I wrote ...p my stories and, towards the middle of the evening, Jena cameover to see if I needed any help. When I Iooked up from my computer, Jenawas leaning over my desk with a couple buttons unbuttoned. She giggledand walked away.Later, I notice Jena going into the break room for a cup of coffee. Ifollowed her in."I've been thinking about you all day," I. We chatted as usual for sometime sat for studies and there was a power cut after an hour and the A.C got shut. Being summers the temperature was unbearable. She requested to do something to get rid off this scorching heat. Jokingly I said that that it would be better if you remove your top you’ll feel absolutely comfortable and cool and to my surprise she just took it friendly and did the same saying you are my best friend and I won’t mind doing that in front of you. I was just unable to take. A bolt of lightning sliced the dark sky. Bluish light poured into the window at the end of the hall, illuminating Maddie like a ghost in her flowing white nightgown. She berated herself for her lack of pride and dignity, for not accepting Michael’s decision. He had chosen his path and moved on, announcing his engagement to Melody at the supper table this very evening, in front of everyone, including John and Fanny, the servants. Maddie had been relegated back to her role as Michael’s sister. Just thanks, yeah?” He grabbed my hand, gave it a squeeze and his voice caught in his throat as he opened his mouth to say something else. The words never came and instead he just gave a wan smile. “I won’t be too long,” I smiled, rubbing his slumped back. “Gonna check how my bath is doing. I'll back in a minute.” I hurried upstairs and went into the bathroom, pushing the door closed behind me. The water was perfect, a little cold water and I could slide right in. I turned off the hot tap, gave.