Chapter 2

"Okay, thank you." I said as I follow him

"Mhm! Now, let's start here!" He says.

...

After walking around the building, i finally got to sit down on my chair. Mr. Alexander told me to just organize my things for today since there really isn't that much to do yet.

A few weeks passed and I've gotten used to my job. It was kinda nice since no one really disturbs me while I work—well, only Mr. Alexander talks to me to be honest. Like, am I that unfriendly looking..? Haha.. I should just work, that's what I'm here for anyway.

My dreams also got weirder for some reason.

' Shawn... I.. I'm sorry. H, have a good life." The guy says as he looks down on me sadly and left by his carriage. My heart tightened. Why?! You liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Go to hell, both of you!! '

Yeah... I woke up at 3am because of that dream. It happened quite a lot, explaining the eye bags under my eyes. But of course, I couldn't tell my co-workers that. Is it maybe because of my eye bags that my other co-workers won't talk to me or something? I honestly don't care anymore.

...

In the middle of the afternoon at a work day, I went to make myself some coffee and take a short break. On my way to the break room, I heard some voices. I paused upon hearing my name.

"Hey.. that new guy from our department, he's a bit weird isn't he?"

"Oh, Shawn? Yeah, I think so too.."

"Mhm. He never talks to anyone and he looks gloomy too. Did he, by any chance, recently lose someone dear to him?"

"That's a possibility too..."

"Ehem." I got a bit startled and the voices inside became quiet. There's a third person? I continued listening, even though I know I shouldn't.

"S- Mr. Hamilton.."

"Why are you gossiping about your own co-worker at work?"

Ah, so it was Mr. Alexander..

"What if Shawn is outside and hears the both of you? How do you think he'll feel? And you both shouldn't have gossiped about anyone in the first place."

I am outside. Mr. Alexander sounds mad tho, I heard the two girls apologize to Mr. Alexander and I left so I wouldn't get caught and just went to the rooftop to get some fresh air.

"Sigh... Can't even take a break without anyone talking bad about me.."

"Did you hear them?" A voice appeared behind me and I got startled. Did I say that out loud?

I turned to see Mr. Alexander. "Mr. Alexander.." I said.

"Did you hear those girls talking about you in the breakroom..?" He asked.

I gave him a smile.

"Ah.. sorry about that then.." he apologized.

"Why're you apologizing to me, sir? You didn't do anything wrong. In fact, I know that you were the one who scolded them.. so I should thank you.." I said.

"Well—"

BOOM!

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