She Listens To Her Voice Of Reason And Doesn't Open It.

(See https://chyoa.com/chapter/Hubert-Goes-To-The-Brand-Adjuster%27s-Office.1518067 for Hubert's perspective prior to this scene)

Monica closed the window, not opening the e-mail. She sighed and shook her head, what was she thinking even considering it? Anna told her not to, and the encouragement from the likes of Lisa? Now, that was just disconcerting. Monica decided instead to focus on her other secretarial tasks. She couldn't help but notice most of the female staff was particularly involved with the Brand Adjuster's incentive program to motivate the men. Monica rolled her eyes. Didn't women in the workplace have any dignity?

The day was uneventful. Eventually it came to an end and Monica was getting her stuff ready to leave. She was looking forward to going home, having a glass of wine, and relaxing. Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard a voice behind her.

"Ahem, Monica?" The voice said.

She turned around. It was Hubert, carrying his jacket and briefcase, and blushing.

"Do you want to go out tonight?" He said without a stammer.

"Uh, well, that's really forward of you, Hubert." Monica was a bit flustered. It was strange hearing him without the little ticks in his voice. He was stuttering as he always does earlier, wasn't he? It must have been a trick of her ears.

"So, what do you say? We can have a romantic night over at that park just a few miles away." He smiled.

"Um, Hubert, are you okay?" Monica was getting a little nervous. He was definitely a little different.

"What? No. I'm perfectly fine." He winked.

Monica decided to tell him what she thought. "No, I mean, your stuttering and stammering. Your normally a complete nervous wreck. You were earlier when we were in the elevator together..."

Hubert looked at his wrist real quick at his confidence bracelet the BA gave him, and pulled his sleeve over it. "I decided to stop being nervous around you Monica. You make me feel stronger, and I should show it."

Monica blushed. "Well, that's a little cute, I don't quite know what to say."

"Yes would be great." Hubert winked again.

"Okay." Monica's cheeks were red.

"Alright, I'll pick you up at 6. See you then, Mon." He winked.

He walked over and put on his jacket. Monica stood, watching him. She couldn't help but feel he was a lot more attractive, despite how unnerving the difference was.

"See you then, Hubert." Monica said.

He waved and left.

Monica finished packing up her things and headed home, she had a date to prepare for.