It's close to the end of the work day and there's an argument between her and her supervisor. The sexist pig makes comments to his male employees about women and how they're only good for certain things. Feeling furious, she lets him have it. She slams a book on the desk. Then she spins on her heels, turning in his direction.
"Now I know why you don't have a woman. One, you hate them. Two, you're look like a troll that lives under a bridge. Three, you smell like you live in a garbage can."
He storms towards her.
"You're the last person to be talking about not having anyone. Where's your man? Oh I know. You don't have one!"
She takes a few steps back from him holding her nose.
"If they look and smell like you. Then I rather be alone."
Their argument continues until their manager comes in and intervenes. Sensing her frustrating, he makes her go home for the rest of day. All the better because she doesn't have to deal with the prick until Monday.
She leaves the building and goes home. When she gets home, she strips out of her clothes. Leaving a trail from the front door to the bathroom. She takes a long hot shower. She feels a little better, but she's still angry. She heads to the kitchen and make a grilled chicken salad. While the chicken cooks, she picks up her clothes and puts them in the hamper. As she takes the chicken off the grill, her doorbell rings.
"Who the heck could this be? I'm not expecting anyone," she says out loud.
She closes her robe and makes sure the belt is tie tight. When she opens the door, her heart melts.
"Hey! I'd been calling your phone," he pauses as he saw sadness on her face.
She clears her throat and turns around having her back to him. Refusing to let him see her cry, she grabs her purse from the stand and pulls out her phone. Seven missed calls.
"What happen? I went to your department to find you and your supervisor said you were suspended," he says as he pulls her into a hug.
He feels so good. He smells amazing. She closes her eyes and just enjoy his embrace. His words doesn't sink in until he pulls away from her. Her anger returns.