“I didn't see you coming in, sorry,” Miriam offered some apology even though she was impacted more negatively by the hit. Miriam’s face was wet and water was dripping off her hair. She looked out of place and not ready to have a conversation.Ms. Turner thought of escalating the situation but how Miriam shrugged it off lessened the tension.“The boss needs your attention,” Ms. Turner spoke, her voice tinged with a grind of irritation. She immediately turned her back toward Miriam with a glare of annoyance and readied her feet to leave.Miriam noticed the attitude with which Ms. Turner used to speak and even though she wasn't in the mood to talk, she had to call her back. “Hey, Ms. Turner.”Ms. Turned hissed silently and turned back, facing Miriam.“I want to ask you a question and I want you to answer not as my assistant but as a friend,” Miriam spoke.“Well, I am not your friend. I can't be,” Ms. Turner butted in immediately. “What?!” Miriam exclaimed, her heart slightly broken by
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