*Shelby*
The last day of this team-building weekend couldn’t have come fast enough. I was so ready to go home after everything that’d happened at this conference. I couldn't believe that Ryan was really being promoted to my new boss. That knowledge left a queasy feeling in my stomach.
I loved my work so much and didn't want to let this man ruin it for me. I just needed to talk to Michael about everything. I knew that he’d help me to figure out just how to handle this situation. Ryan didn't know what he was up against. Michael and I had dealt with people way worse than him.
I quickly got ready for the last round of team-building exercises of the weekend with a new resolve not to let Ryan and his stupid comments get under my skin. My flip-flops slapped against the sidewalk as I walked down to the beach where a large group of my colleagues was already gathered.
