It took a full week for Karen’s transfer to go through.

She was understandably upset, but she refused to let it show when she was at work. It would have been unprofessional. So there were no angry outbursts, or sudden bouts of crying, or longing looks across the office.

She worked hard and efficiently. She spoke only to Michael or Toby, and only behind closed doors. She went out for lunch, alone, every day that week.

She didn’t look at him, or speak to him, once.

She got her work done and went home.

The following Monday, she was gone.