#dairedare

          “It’s not letting you?” control was a funny thing. Didn’t have to be physical it could be mental, it could be a concept slowly strangling someone. He understood it well, she knows he did and that explains the sudden outburst. Hyungwon didn’t question much but when it came to talking about her shortcomings Daire preferred to keep her mouth shut. Life has a way of bringing out the unexpected. Brutally so. “Look, if it’s worth the consolation I think she was out of line.” something about hierarchy and a sprinkle of jealous. A load of jealousy. Lots and lots of-- anyway, he loathed the situation altogether. The concept he was still fuzzy on understanding. He didn’t see the need to act such a way. He couldn’t pick favorite yet here he was sitting in the back room with Daire instead of talking to the employees. “If you’re worried about a scandal I don’t think this is something that will blow up, but if you want me to do something...listen I think the dress looked damn good on you.”

“Hey….you don’t think I was being too harsh on them do you?” It’s not like her. Well no, it’s certainly like Alex, secondary thoughts and pondering decisions while her mind ignores what will be forthcoming. But it’s not like Lexi, and in the midst of the room, swirling around in the chair; with the constant repetition and the rhythm of the wheels as she goes around and around for a second Alex isn’t sure which one she is. She’s not harsh, she’s never spoken out of turn and she certainly never has to wonder about the nature of the words that leave her lips. Subtle and sweet that's how she does it. Lexi however, that’s another story altogether. “Fuck---- forget it.” If she wanted to forget it she wouldn't still let the motion of the chair propel her through her thoughts.