Love Unspoken

Quinn slid into the passenger seat of the car, and Orion took the wheel, steering them towards her office.

On the way, they made a pit stop at a breakfast joint where Orion bought breakfast for her.Returning to the vehicle, Orion presented her with the breakfast.

"You probably didn't eat last night," he said, "This will have to suffice. We're nearing your office and time is not on our side."

Quinn's gaze fell on the coffee and a handful of bread slices cradled in her hands. She intended to express her gratitude, but Orion had already set the car in motion.

She let the moment pass, choosing instead to take a bite of the bread.

As she chewed, her eyes were drawn to Orion. His face was a blank canvas, a stark contrast to the smile that had played on his lips during their movie outing the previous night. That smile had been absent since dawn.

Her thoughts strayed to the dogs and Alexander, and the bread in her mouth suddenly lost its flavor.

"We've arrived," Orion announced, turning his head towards her. "You head in first. I'll return and tend to the remaining matters. If you need anything, just drop me a message."

Quinn studied his earnest face, bit her lip, and nodded in agreement. Clutching the remnants of her breakfast, she pushed open the car door and stepped out.

Upon entering the company premises, she surveyed the lobby with a hint of bewilderment. She rummaged through her bag and retrieved her notebook for reference. Fortunately, she had noted down the location of her office. She located her ID card in her bag, used it to gain access, and rode the elevator straight to the top floor.

"What's the matter, senior?" The voice belonged to Hollis Sutton from the day before, but Quinn didn't recognize her.

As Quinn was pondering, Hollis pointed to her hair and chin. "You look unkempt. Did you oversleep and forget to freshen up?" Hollis teased.Quinn's gaze lingered on her face for a moment. She couldn't recall who this woman was, and her notebook offered no clues. If Hollis knew her but she couldn't remember, it was likely she had forgotten her.

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Quinn tugged at the corners of her mouth and gestured, "I forgot."

Hollis's eyes widened in shock. "You... can't speak?" Her surprised exclamation echoed through the floor, drawing the attention of the others.

They turned their heads, their curious and puzzled eyes all focused on Quinn. The wave of attention made Quinn feel as though she was under siege.

Hollis seemed to grasp the situation and quickly apologized in a hushed tone, "I'm sorry, I was just taken aback. I didn't mean to."

Quinn lowered her gaze and refrained from further gestures. She made her way to her office.

Hollis quickly caught up, her apologies flowing freely. "I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. Please forgive me."

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She glanced at Quinn's name tag and addressed her, "Quinn, we're colleagues now, but I might not understand sign language, so please forgive me if I make any errors or misunderstandings." Quinn powered up her computer, barely registering Hollis's words. Her mind was a whirlwind of chaos.

She questioned whether she was fit to work here. She contemplated resigning to avoid inconveniencing others. She even considered finding a quiet place to die, to avoid burdening anyone.

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Kyle entered the office. Quinn rose from her seat and approached him, indicating she needed to speak with him. Kyle hesitated, glanced at the other employees, then nodded and followed Quinn out of the office.

Quinn presented him with a piece of paper. On it, she had written, "I want to resign."

Kyle touched his nose, appearing somewhat uncomfortable. "If you wish to resign, you'll need to speak with Alexander. Isn't he here?"Kyle pointed behind her.