Escape Route
Mary gracefully maneuvered through the labyrinth of office cubicles, her heart thudded in her chest. Abruptly, a colleague turned the corner, narrowly avoiding a collision. With lightning-fast reflexes, Mary pretended to fumble some papers, muttering about an urgent report she needed to submit. Oblivious, her colleague offered a sympathetic smile and carried on. Inhaling deeply, Mary realized she had narrowly evaded detection.
Piecing the Puzzle
A cozy coffee shop, bathed in a soft glow, offered an ideal refuge. Joffrey had arrived earlier, anxiously savoring his drink, when Mary finally entered. Their gazes intertwined, a medley of relief and apprehension reflected in their eyes. Without uttering a word, Mary gracefully passed the documents across the table towards him. In that brief silence, they both grasped the weightiness of the imminent journey they were about to embark upon.