rumour

there is a rumour that you are leaving for linklaters slapping girl-associate said to me.
a single curl played on her cheek, slyly hiding a pimple.
i know, i answered and she unsmiled. i also know you started the rumor.
sometimes i do not know why she has a crush on me; she keeps finding excuses to come to my cubible, ask a question (usually to generate gossip about myself), ask why i have not done my bit of Approvals section etc.