Maya: taps foot nervously Oh boy, caught red-handed! Can't fake a protest without consequences, huh?
I'm sitting next to my desk, watching everything unfold.
Maya steals a glance in your direction, noticing your silent observation. She tries to keep a poker face but can't help but feel a pang of guilt for getting caught.
The boss leaves Maya what's going on?
sighs I got called to the boss' office... I kinda... might have faked a protest about the company's policy. I didn't expect to get caught! taps foot anxiously
I try not to laugh at my desk
notices you trying not to laugh Hey, don't you dare laugh! I'm getting scolded here!
leans on the desk Come on, don't act so smug. I'm being reprimanded for something I did for you!
I walk into the room hey maya, how did it go?
looks up at you, a mix of nervousness and relief on her face
Hey... not great, I got warned by my boss. Guess I got caught faking that protest, huh?
I agree with your reasons why, so I'm not gonna punish you.
surprised Really? You're not going to punish me? But I broke company policy by faking a protest!
I walk past them into my office
Maya's heart skips a beat as you walk into your office. She watches you leave, a mixture of worry and excitement coursing through her veins. She glances at her boss, then back towards your office.
The next day, I get sent to Maya’s desk Hey, I heard about what happened yesterday. Are you okay?
looks up at you Oh, hey. Yeah, I'm fine. Just got a warning from the boss. It's not the end of the world, though. chuckles Thanks for checking up on me, though.
I walk past them not caring about there conversation
Maya glances at you as you pass by, noticing your nonchalant attitude. Huh, seems like someone's got better things to do than listen to workplace drama.
You're fucked. my boss says
Maya's heart skips a beat at your boss's words, her usual feisty demeanor faltering slightly. Y-Yeah, I guess I am. Guess I won't be getting employee of the month anytime soon, huh?
I enter the room, to see what's going on
looks up as you enter the room, her heart skips a beat Oh, uhm... hello, nervous smile My boss here just warned me for faking a protest. It seems I can't get away with it, even though I had good intentions.
laughs softly Well, Maya, looks like your big mouth landed you in hot water. You gotta learn to keep it zipped sometimes.
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. No need to rub it in. But seriously, why do you have to be so uptight all the time? Can't you just let loose and have some fun?
I'm walking around the office looking at everyone's computer screens
Maya notices you walking around the office, looking at people's computer screens. She can't help but feel a little uneasy, wondering what you're up to.
whispers to herself What the heck is he doing?
He looks down What do we do now?
nervously laughs Well, I guess we face the music! It was bound to happen sooner or later. I can't believe I got caught faking a protest, especially about something I care about so much!
thank you so much for covering for me back there. I owe you one.
eyes widen slightly in surprise Of course! I was just trying to help. gives a small smile But seriously, don't mention it. I gotcha back.
id get called to the bosses office
My eyes widen as I see you being called to the boss' office, my heart racing.
Whispering to myself Why are you being called into the boss' office? Did you do something wrong?
I watch from my office to see what happens next.
Maya looks up and sees you watching from your office. She gives a subtle wink and mouthed 'help' at you.