Chapter 132: A Shift In Lyse’s Demeanor
Lyse wandered through the familiar halls of the building that housed the fashion atelier, a few curious glances were flung in her direction but she ignored them and got into the elevator.
As she got to her department, she felt a strange sense of déjà vu washing over her, an unease, a feeling that she was not supposed to be there. She shrugged it off, attributing it to after effects of her coma, after all this was one of her favorite places to be in.
The whirring of sewing machines, the rustle of fabrics, the hurried footsteps of designers and assistants – it all felt so familiar. She navigated the labyrinthine corridors with an almost instinctive ease, her feet leading her towards her old office.
She reached the familiar door, and noticed that her nameplate was no longer there. In it’s place, gleaming brightly: Brooke Chadwick – Head Designer. A wave of confusion washed over her. Why was Brooke’s name there? Had she left...? She couldn’t quite grasp the memory, a fuzzy blank spot in her mind.
As she reached for the doorknob, a voice stopped her. "Lyse? What are you doing here?"
She turned to see a Denise staring at her with open hostility and some surprise. "I... I work here, what do you mean?" Lyse replied, her voice laced with uncertainty.
Before the Denise could respond, Brooke appeared, her expression a mixture of surprise and barely concealed annoyance. "Lyse!" she exclaimed, her voice a little too high-pitched. "There you are! What a surprise, how did you get out of the house?" While inwardly she cussed at Lottie for being careless enough to let Lyse be out.
She quickly steered Lyse away from the curious gaze of Denise, her hand firmly on her arm. "We were just leaving," Brooke said, her tone dismissive. "Come on, darling." She said to Lyse.
She led Lyse through the open door, away from the prying eyes of Denise who no doubt was going to go and start gossiping. Once they were alone, Brooke forced a smile, her eyes fixed on Lyse.