Time To Go

Adrienne hung up the phone and looked at her friend with a troubled look. She informed him they have to go back home. Her friend tried to ask for details but the look on Adrienne’s face did not allow him to push for answers. He simply nodded and started looking for the next flight out.

Flying Home

Adrienne sat on her seat with a heavy heart, she knew she was doing the right thing but she felt blue. She tried to console herself thinking it was a good thing to end the trip on a good note i.e. in Paris. But the feeling did not subside. She wished she never received that call. Adrienne realized she owed her friend an explanation. He has been so understanding about the whole situation and did not pester her for details at all.

Revealing The Truth

Adrienne informed him that the phone call was from her boss, which was surprising because she is on leave. But he had strong reasons to call her. He asked her to end her trip and come back to work. If she fails to come back she will lose her job here.

Tough Choice

For Adrienne, it was not particularly a tough choice. She knew what the right decision will be, to go back and report for duty. It is her responsibility after all. Yet leaving her trip midway left her feeling sad. She didn’t regret her decision though. What she didn’t know was, that this was just the beginning.

Question Of The Hour

While his friend understood Adrienne’s decision, he didn’t understand why her boss was calling her back to work on an ultimatum. Adrienne explained that he had genuine reasons. Apparently, there is a shortage of officers back home and that’s why they need her urgently. She repeated, almost trying to convince her friend, that it’s the right thing to do.

Back To Work

Adrienne reported to duty the very next day. Her boss, who was pleased to see her dedication, seemed to have something else on his mind too. He asked her to meet him in his cabin at the end of her shift. Adrienne went on about her day without giving it much thought. The day went by as usual, and when her shift was finally over, she made her way to the boss’s cabin.