FRACTURES 2After what felt like forever of business words and unfocused nods, the deal was finally struck. Hands were shaken and smiles were exchanged as everyone used their polite words to wrap everything up neatly. But just as they finished up, right as they stepped out of that room, Sebastian felt it at the very moment. There was a shift and the silence landed hard–one that wasn't empty, but loaded with words unspoken. Vanessa kept her pace quick and steady, walking ahead of him as her heels clicked sharply against the marble floor. She clutched her purse tight, her fingers digging into the chic fabric and leaving its mark as she walked faster than usual. Sebastian, aware of his mess up, followed slowly closely behind her, making sure to silence his phone and slip it into his pocket now. For a few seconds–that seemed way longer than it should have–none of them said a single word. As they walked, the hallway seemed to stretch longer and more quieter, the glass walls lining the s