I wave at Carol and step into my office, with Chuck behind me.
“Been waiting for you.”
“What do you want Chuck?” I place my purse on the table and lean against it, looking at him.
“I want us to talk.” He approaches me carefully.
“About what? I have a lot of things to do and so you know, I gave them instructions not to let your mother in.”
“Was she outside?”
“Yes but that’s not what you are here to talk about. Is it?”
“No.” He makes more steps and reaches where I’m.
“I want you back. I want my woman back.”
“Look Chuck, what we had is in the past.”
“Don’t do that. Please baby.” He snakes a hand around my waist. “I miss us. I miss you.”
“Are you listening to yourself?”
“Yes. I know I want you. My whole being yearns for you.”
“Move on Chuck.” I push his hand off and walk to the wi
