To Know Each Other
Mason stood there for a moment, just staring at Ellen. His expression was unreadable, as if he was trying to figure out how to respond to her sudden burst of excitement. Ellen could feel her heart pounding, waiting for his reaction.
Then, without a word, Mason turned around, retreating back into his office. He closed the door gently behind him with a soft click, leaving Ellen standing there, blinking in surprise.
Once. Twice. The silence hung in the hallway for a beat too long.
"Did he just...?" Ellen's mouth dropped open in disbelief. She stared at the closed door, trying to process what had just happened. The nerve! A small huff escaped her lips as she marched forward, balling her hand into a fist, and began knocking on the door repeatedly.
There was a pause, and then the door opened slightly, just enough for Mason to poke his head out. "What?" he asked with a hint of frustration.