Chris shut the tea kettle off as it whistled throughout the apartment. His wife had left again. Not a final goodbye, but it sure felt like it. He was so hurt, frustrated and angry. He couldn’t comprehend why she would do something like this. All he wanted to do was help, but he only felt used. He glanced at his pile of paperwork which was stacked on his desk. He should probably start going through it like his wife said. 303Please respect copyright.PENANAosa25iuOO9
He couldn’t believe that he let his work get as behind as it was. Sitting at his desk, he started to organize his papers, by each client and what they needed help with. The first client’s paperwork he began to look at was Mrs. Jones. He remembered seeing her not long ago. 303Please respect copyright.PENANAxeiwZcvdaX
The same day he and Sarah had that horrible argument in his office. He thought back to that day and knew he could have handled things differently. 303Please respect copyright.PENANArjhAaydiUf
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Chris knew his wife was going through so much. With her being attacked and the loss of one of their unborn children. He could never imagine going through something like that. 303Please respect copyright.PENANA3ddvVUxlCf
His next client, Mrs. Jones walked into his office. She wore a bright purple jacket and a black purse covered in sequence. After a brief introduction, Chris asked her why she wanted to schedule an appointment with him. 303Please respect copyright.PENANAFKxC0Mo8z8
“Well, my husband loves his job. He wakes up in the morning, has a quick breakfast, then heads out to work. He works long hours and I’m there to always support him. But lately, he’s been at work later and later. Sometimes not coming home until one a.m. then having to leave for work at six a.m. Our marriage is drifting apart and I don’t know how to mend it.”303Please respect copyright.PENANAOkZR5bp9LI
Chris pondered for a few moments and when he was about to say something Mrs. Jone interrupted him. 303Please respect copyright.PENANALCPHCUZ66A
“I’m sorry Mr. Matthews-”303Please respect copyright.PENANAp3e1LfGKwk
“You can call me Chris if you prefer.”303Please respect copyright.PENANAp5fOJAVSRZ
“Okay, Chris. Are you in a relationship?”303Please respect copyright.PENANAOVSXiSVITO
Chris smiled before answering “My wife and I have been married for five years.”303Please respect copyright.PENANA3JFHuwzkGn
“Have you been through something like this?”303Please respect copyright.PENANADL2x0OE5q7
Chris didn’t want to pour out too much of his marriage to his client, so he replied “We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve gotten through them.”303Please respect copyright.PENANA68LhEWa53g
“Have you ever not trusted her?”303Please respect copyright.PENANAL1X9O3dpf6
“No. There have been times where she hasn’t trusted me?”303Please respect copyright.PENANAdIuMHfQ8ob
“Have you been unfaithful?”303Please respect copyright.PENANAf8wKo1bsaW
“No. But lets go back to helping you…”303Please respect copyright.PENANAWOzMHIq5zw
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Finishing up his paperwork about Mrs. Jones he began to think about his coworkers and colleagues. Specifically his secretary Jane Achorn. Or was she his ex-secretary? He debated whether he should fire her. He knows he truly should, but at the same time, he felt bad for her. 303Please respect copyright.PENANAFsS0Ipt9Gi
He knew Jane was going through some troubling and difficult times. He had to weigh the pros and cons. His phone buzzed and speaking of which, it was Jane. The text read: 303Please respect copyright.PENANAf5kDoLDuvA
“Hi, Mr. Matthews it’s Jane Achorn. I know I said I was going to quit, but if there’s a way I could stay that would be great. I’m trying to raise two kids practically on my own. And it’s hard for me to find a new job. If there’s anything you could do I would appreciate it, but if not I completely understand.”303Please respect copyright.PENANArzUZuFBdoh
Chris read over the text a few times then he replied “Jane. You can work for me again. I’ll just need to work out the logistics of everything. I’ll see you Monday morning.”303Please respect copyright.PENANAt7wuqyfAcO
“Thanks so much. This means so much to me and my family.” Jane instantly replied. 303Please respect copyright.PENANAfWal7V9vo5
He felt bad for Sarah about this specific situation, but he also felt bad for Jane too.303Please respect copyright.PENANA76ERvEJPUp