"What is it, Rocky?"
"Congratulations on the new position," Rocky stated, not paying any attention to the slight hostility in her voice. He was one of the few people who knew how much this meant to her and how that job security would change her life.
Ava also felt a little bad because she had assumed the worst from him. She was unsure why she was being too touchy about him. The brat had succeeded in making her self-conscious, and she did not appreciate it, but Ava still went ahead to express her gratitude.
"Thank you."
An awkward silence ensued until the slight whirl of a car engine approaching interrupted them.
"Will you be leaving with me?"
Ava sighed.
"No, Rocky. I'll be staying here for a while."
"Is it for the job?"
"Yes."
"Okay."
"If there is nothing else, then I'll be leaving."
Ava shook his hand off of her and turned to leave.
"Wait!"
"What again?"
