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Ron never called out mistakes directly. He had this way of giving low-key, feel-good reminders that made you
want to do better without feeling weird about it.
That's why he was our superior. He'd joke around all day, barely looking like he was working, but somehow,
everyone else was always hustling to keep up.
| played along, smiling. "If | slowed down, I'd feel guilty, letting you down."
He chuckled. "But | never put any pressure on you. Besides, work's endless. No need to rush."
Ron's the first boss I've met who doesn't want you to stress yourself out. Kinda rare.
Since he was being nice, | couldn't exactly turn him down without coming off rude, so | smiled and said," Alright,
I'll keep that in mind."
"You've lost a lot of weight lately. Are you sure you're okay?" He didn't even glance at the stack of documents I'd
handed him, like he was more interested in a random chat.
We weren't close or anything, but ever since we met, he acted like we were old pals. Still, | kept things
Professional. I'm fine, really."
"Fine? You look like you've been in a vampire flick-pale and all," he joked, shaking his head before pulling out a
neatly wrapped gift box from his desk. "Here, this is from a client. Supposed to boost energy or something. You
should try it." | looked at the box, raising an eyebrow. "This looks like something for women. You're sure it's for
you?"
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For once, Ron actually seemed a little embarrassed, givingan awkward grin. "Haha, yeah, they probably
thought | had a girlfriend. But as you know, I'm single as ever."
He was always spinning skind of story, but | appreciated the gesture. No need to call him out. Thanks.
Guess | owe you lunch now."
"Deal! Don't forget, or I'll track you down." He winked, making it sound more like a casual hang than any real
obligation.
"Okay," | agreed, noting he wasn't exactly rushing to sign. No point pushing it if he'd already said the work
never ends.
"Take your twith the signatures. Just letknow if you have questions." | placed the candy I'd promised him
earlier on his desk. He looked at the candy, a bit amused. "You actually brought it."
"Of course. | try to keep my word," | replied, picking up the gift box and heading out.
night before closing time, Ron strolled over with the signed docs. "Ms. Kay, sorry for the delay. Hope it didn't
cause any issues?"
Even though he was the boss, his relaxed vibe did tend to slow things down sometimes, | couldn't help it- 1 had
to say something. "Can it even be a delay if you're the one holding things up?" Ron laughed. "Ouch, noted, Ms.
Kay. I'll work on it. Dinner tonight to make it up?"
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"Tonight's no good, I've got something planned," | said, remembering | needed to catch up with Steve on
video.
"No problem, another time." He shrugged it off like it was no big deal.
"Sorry, Mr. Shane," | apologized, feeling a little guilty since | had offered him a meal earlier.
"Apology not accepted. Now you owetwo meals," he grinned, making it impossible to feel bad.
| laughed. "Deal."
After delivering the signed docs, | clocked out, only to run into Ron and Hayden as | left.
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| froze. Wait-did that mean the gift box Ron gavewas actually from Hayden?
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