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Secret on Feb 3, 2018 4:28:21 GMT
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In a sense, Teddy already knew her words couldn't reach her. It was an impossibility. "All I can tell you is that you're worth it." Teddy pointed out, averting her eyes back to her dinner. "And if they're upset, or jealous, you're doing something right."
She considered how to add on that. Teddy didn't have the answers as to how to make her feel better, because there was no way to make her feel any differently. "When I was younger, I felt the same way. My father was the boss, so everyone assumed that was the only reason why I ever got to do anything. I'd like to be able to tell you that it gets better, but it isn't always the case." It was unfortunate, but true. She frowned a touch at the thought.
"If it ever gets to be too much, tell me." Teddy continued lightly, "I won't step in, of course, but it's your decision if the price of opportunity is worth it."
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Secret on Feb 3, 2018 5:34:08 GMT
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i'm driving fast now
don't think i know how to go slow
Olivia took a deep breath and let it out slowly, trying to calm herself when Teddy said that she was worth it. She was a good employee, she had to remind herself. That was where Teddy was coming from, she reminded herself. This wasn't a personal matter.
She watched Teddy as she spoke about her past, drawing parallels in their two distinctively different paths. Olivia drew comfort in the fact that Teddy had persevered. The paralegal knew she would be able to as well. She just wasn't sure if it was wise to do so in the company of people who had the means to throw her out.
It comforted her that Teddy specifically said that she wouldn't step in. It would make it a lot more difficult if she did. "Thank you, Teddy. That means a lot. Really. I just...need time that's all." Olivia nodded with a smile that was a lot more genuine than the one she had given earlier.
What she wouldn't give to get a huge hug from Kenny right then. The girl knew how to hug and Olivia needed one right now.
"Oh God, I am a wimp against Mother Nature. I need some place warm like right now." Olivia chuckled, blowing her fingers and rubbing them while she finished her food.
our road is long
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Secret on Feb 3, 2018 6:22:02 GMT
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Teddy deftly remembered the moment she managed to strike up the same kind of conversation with her own boss. He had been so similarly strict about his input; he didn't offer an ounce of help, and neither could she. It wasn't going to help no matter what she did, and she has to be grateful that Olivia deemed to understand that already.
She also thought to tell her she didn't need to thank her, but she didn't. She'd learned by now that that was just something this woman felt she had to do. Instead, she offered a gracious enough smile.
"Come on, then." Teddy was already shifting out of her seat at that, "Let's get you back inside. I can't have you getting sick."
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