Truthful Revelations

The cruel fluorescent lights of the office building shined as Judy stood within the passage, her hand balanced to knob on Tyrone's door. She faltered, her heart beating in her chest. It had been weeks since Tyrone had suddenly told her to remain away from him, and the torment of his dismissal still stung new in her mind.

But she couldn't bear the quiet any longer. She needed answers. With a deep breath, Judy rapped her knuckles against the wood. There was a moment of quiet, at that point suppressed "Come in" from the other side. As she pushed open the door, Judy's eyes fell on Tyrone.

He sat behind his facing study, facing against the city horizon unmistakable through the floor-to-ceiling windows behind him. The location of him made her heart skip a beat, just because it continuously had.

Tyrone's face hardened as he recognized his guest. "Judy," he said, his voice cold and firm. "I thought I made myself clear. You shouldn't be here."

Judy recoiled at his tone but stood her ground