Aaron left the office at exactly 4:30, eager to meet up with the love of his lives. He wanted to be there the moment she clocked out. A few people tried to stop and talk with him but he brushed them all off. He didn't have time for such trifles.
He was waiting right outside the lab door at 5 PM and when it opened, he was disappointed to find someone else. The girl sized him up.
"Are you looking for Keeley?"
"Yes."
"She's putting her stuff away. She'll be out in a minute." The girl paused hesitantly before speaking again. "Are you the cat sitter?"
Cat sitter? So Keeley had told this girl about him. They must be friends. He tried his best to be cordial.
"That's me."
She lowered her voice and looked around to make sure no one overheard. "Talk to her! Tell her the truth about how you feel."
