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she hasn’t called? I mean, you did say that you were going away from your desk for a while.”
    â€œLook,” she said in a higher pitch. “Ju . . . just in case you haven’t noticed, I haven’t been anywhere but right here. I didn’t even have time for lunch today so stop asking me if I’ve heard from your wife. I’m not her keeper.”
    I was in shock by Sylvia’s tone, and I stood for a moment gazing at her for yelling. I decided to suck it up for now, but as I turned away to go back into my office, she placed her hands over her face and began to cry.
    â€œSylvia?” I said, walking over to her. “Hey, I was only kidding when I mentioned you being away from your desk all day.”
    She pulled some tissue from the box and wiped her tears. “It’s not that, Jonathan,” she sniffled. “It’s that . . . Never mind.”
    â€œWhat? You know that you can talk to me about anything.” I leaned against her desk, trying to let her know that I was there for her too. She took a deep breath and wouldn’t say a word. “Okay, do we need to go into my office and talk about what’s bothering you?”
    She nodded and followed me into my office. I closed the door and pulled the chair back for her to sit. Before I could even take a seat, she tore into me.
    She pointed her finger at me. “As much as I do for you, Jonathan Tyrese Taylor, if you ever forget about me like you did today, I will never in my entire lifetime go over and above for you again.”
    Wrinkles lined my forehead. I had no idea what she was talking about. “Wha . . . what do you mean by forgetting about you, Sylvia?”
    â€œI mean, every secretary in this office got flowers today. Candy, a card, or something from their bosses, and for you not to even think about me was really hurtful.”
    I shamefully dropped my head and rubbed my face. “I am so, so sorry. I made myself a note yesterday about ordering your flowers, but it totally slipped my mind. Please forgive me,” I said, getting up and walking over to her. I kneeled down beside her and placed my hand on top of hers. “Please know that I appreciate everything you do for me. You are everything I can ask for. Without you filling in when you did, I would be truly lost. If you let me, I’ll make it up to you.”
    Sylvia glared at me with a blank stare and didn’t crack a smile. “Don’t you ever hurt me like this again. If you do not appreciate me, I will leave, Jonathan, I mean it.”
    â€œAgain, I’m sorry. I’m entitled to some mistakes, aren’t I?”
    When my door came open, we turned our heads. Dana came in and looked at me kneeled down beside Sylvia, and I still held her hand.
    â€œDid I interrupt something?” she asked, closing the door behind her. I stood up and walked up to give her a kiss. She turned her head to avoid it. “Like I said, Jonathan and Sylvia, did I interrupt something?”
    â€œNo, you didn’t.” Sylvia shot up from the chair. “Thanks for the pep talk, Jonathan, but I’m going home.” She walked past Dana without saying a word. Dana called her name, but Sylvia ignored her, gathered her belongings and left.
    â€œWhat’s with her?” Dana asked and followed behind me as I sat in my chair. She eased on top of my lap.
    I puckered for a kiss, and then put my arms around her. After she kissed me, I told her what Sylvia’s and my dispute was about.
    Dana cocked her head back, appearing to be in disbelief. “She’s mad at you over some gotdamn flowers? The nerve of her after all we’ve done for her.”
    â€œDana, I’m not going to defend myself this time. I was wrong, baby. Sylvia is the best secretary I’ve had, and for me to forget about her wasn’t even cool.”
    â€œPlease. Sylvia is looking for some attention and if she thinks that she’s going to get it from