Long thread as there’s some backstory/ build up (if you like the extra fluff) but you can skip ahead to the good bits if you prefer as I tried to – – notate – – the segments.
– – – The setup – – –
At the time (like 2010ish) I was working at a small company with about 8-10 in office employees. Most of my coworkers were much older than me, and the only one close to my age was a married woman, I’ll call her Angie, who sat in a office next to me. My desk was sort of out in the open as my job was a bit of IT, Office Admin, Marketing, etc., so I was also the greeter for those that came in the office (literally the ONLY desk in the main area). So I saw everyone as they came in or left, and that goes for employees and customers (it plays a part).