It was late in the night when AJ was leaving the office. As he heard the sound of sobbing coming from outside his office. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should intrude on whoever it was that was crying, but something in the sound of the crying made him stop.
He walked out slowly and looked around. There were lights on in only one cubicle and the person rested their head on the desk, her whole body shaking with sobs.
"Who is it? Are you hurt?" AJ called out, giving the other person a chance to compose themselves.
"I heard you crying," AJ said gently, taking a step closer. "Is everything okay?"
Ava raised her head suddenly and stared at AJ. With tears streaming down her face, she hiccuped and apologized, "I'm sorry your majesty. I didn't mean to let my emotions show and disturb you. It's just that I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately."
