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supposed she was worried.  If things didn’t go well with work, she could be out of a job.  Or Matt could be out of a job.  How would they be able to remain friends when things would be uprooted?  Plus, she didn’t want him to have to take the bullet for her.  She groaned; trying to think of a positive scenario and there wasn’t one.  She had to agree, it was a stupid rule.  She knew the reason it came into the works.  She had heard that a boss was married and he met up with one co-worker and ended up cheating on his wife.  The co-worker and boss both ended up quitting and he got a divorce and ended up marrying the co-worker.  It was a nasty situation of workers taking each other’s sides and they decided that it was just easiest not to allow interoffice relationships.  She knew that was about 25 years ago, but the rules had never been changed.  She stopped for a moment and sighed.  It was no reason to take her frustrations and stress out on Matt.  When she turned back around she saw that he too had stopped and their distance wasn’t getting any closer.  “I promise I won’t move until you do.  I wouldn’t want to get too close.”
    She rolled her eyes; then she laughed.  “Matt, will you please come here?”
    He slowly walked towards her and she tried to contain her smile.  “What?”
    “I’m sorry.”  She groaned.  “Why does it feel like I’m always apologizing to you?”
    “That’s easy, because you are.”  They both erupted into laughter as they continued to walk.  They remained in step with each other, but they didn’t talk for awhile.  It still felt good to just be at peace and not on Matt’s case for any apparent reason.  “So, are you going to tell me what today was really about?”
    “Probably not.”
    “Just thought I’d ask.”  He replied with a snicker. 
    “Okay; maybe someday.  Just not right now.  Possibly after Monday.”
    “You know, has it occurred to you that Bruce might just be blowing smoke.  He may not do anything; despite him saying he will.  He knows he doesn’t have proof.”
    “The thought crossed my mind.  You weren’t there last night.  He was disgusted with the fact he couldn’t have his way with me.  That reason alone, I am pretty sure it will be his top priority.”
    “Can’t you fire him or something?” 
    Tiffany laughed.  “Believe me, I would like nothing better.  I just can’t think of a probable cause and turning me in for an ethical issue, it wouldn’t apply.”
    “Yeah; you’re probably right.”
    Unfortunately she knew she was and they would just have to face the problems as they came.  “Hey, let’s get back to your place.  I’ll help you with the spaghetti.”
    “We’ve walked in a straight line,” Matt replied with a laugh.  “So, let’s start going.  It’s a good thing the weather’s nice.”
    Tiffany had to agree; it felt good walking and she was glad that she finally talked to him.  She would worry about the fact that this could be the end of their friendship when it came to that.
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    Tiffany and Matt laughed and joked as he taught her how to make his famous Spaghetti and Meatballs.  She was surprised at how much it felt like a real relationship.  When they were finished and washing the dishes together, she found herself staring at him.  Wondering what it would be like to be in a relationship, but then she quickly scolded herself.  That wouldn’t get them anywhere, but in a bigger heap of trouble.  “There’s the last dish.”  She replied as she dried the bowl and put it away.  “Who knew that two people could make such a mess in the kitchen?”
    “I’m sure it has nothing to do with the fact that you kept messing up the meatballs.”  He laughed to show he was teasing, but she hit him in the arm.
    “Hey, how am I supposed to know how much ingredients to put in?  They’re your meatballs.”
    “True, but after the 3 rd attempt…I should have taken