Loving You (Remembrance Series, Book 2) by Cynthia P. O'Neill Page B

back and asked, “Why are you so late?”
    “The day went from busy, to overwhelming to frustrating.”
    “What’s wrong?” His voice was laced with concern.
    “I’m fine, just had to deal with something outrageous as I attempted to leave work this evening.” I knew Gregory would only worry if I did not elaborate and I really wanted to be honest with him, so I went into all that had happened.
    When I was done, he asked, “Can you do me a favor, honey?”
    “Anything, what did you need?”
    “Watch yourself. Do not trust anyone outside of Caroline, right now; and, above all, do not discuss this with anyone else, until asked to do so by your boss.”
    “I wasn’t planning on telling anyone. I am just going to go about my work as usual, having everyone believe I am on their side. Why are you so concerned?”
    “Something about the situation does not feel right, especially the part of the ‘red glow’ in her eyes. She always seems to know when you are hurt, if you’re having trouble getting along with anyone or when something major is going on in your life. Everything feels off a bit to me. Just be careful, sweetie.”
    “Okay.”
    It was no surprise that dinner was ready and waiting at the table. It was a nice oriental chicken salad, one of my favorites. “Did Mom fix dinner?”
    “I told her she didn’t have to, but she insisted on making dinner, tonight.”
    Mom joined us as we discussed the day’s events. I mentioned Gregory’s concerns and she shared his views on the matter, advising me not to talk to anyone other than Caroline, for now.
    I promised I would follow their advice.
     

 

     
    Friday was off to a good start with all the employees present. The stress from the day before seemed to be a distant memory and everyone was working together rather pleasantly.
    The day went smoothly and I started to relax and mentally prepare for the weekend when Caroline rushed into my office, closed the door behind her, and dropped a bombshell on me. “An emergency meeting has been called by the doctors for tomorrow morning, without Pamela’s knowledge. I am sorry to ask this of you, especially on such short notice and it being a Saturday and all, but I need you present to talk about what you have witnessed regarding everyone’s temperament around the office and, more importantly, what Pamela discussed with you in the garage.”
    “What time are we talking about and is the meeting here or at the hospital?” I questioned, hoping I didn’t have to change any of my plans. Gregory and I were going to lounge around his pool and just spend time relaxing tomorrow morning and afternoon, before meeting his parents at a restaurant in the tourist district, for dinner.
    “The meeting will be at the hospital in the conference room. We don’t want to draw attention to any activity around the office on a Saturday and alert anyone to what’s going on. We will convene at 10:30 AM. You will only need to be here long enough to give your statement and then you are free to go about your day.”
    Caroline went on. “I am sorry this is short notice, but there have been other complaints about Pamela and the doctors and directors want to get this resolved before it gets out of hand.”
    “I will be there to assist in any way that I can. Will it be business attire or casual dress?” I wondered, hoping I had what I needed at Gregory’s place.
    Caroline gave me a big hug and said, “Since it is the hospital’s Board of Directors, you might want to wear business casual, as a safety.
    “There are only a couple hours left to the work day. Why don’t you go ahead and put your phone on ‘Do Not Disturb’ and take the rest of the day off, since you have to be at the hospital early tomorrow?”
    “Thanks, Caroline. I normally would pass on that; but given the week we’ve had, especially the chaos yesterday, I welcome the opportunity to get home earlier and get some sleep. See you, tomorrow.”
    “Thank you, Jordan, for