David was shell shocked. For a girl like Nadia to suddenly do something as bold as that, well clearly David wasn't the only one surprised. Patricia stood like a deer in headlights as Nadia walked away, obviously very proud. David couldn't help but admire Nadia for taking a sudden leap, as if he couldn't fall for her enough. David tried to quell his smile as Patricia looked at him, unable to speak.<br/><br/>Eventually she dropped her cigarette, and stormed into the building. David, finally alone, laughed to himself. While he loved what Nadia had just done, he now realized that she was at risk of being fired. Unless Patricia really believed the story and wouldn't want to risk firing a lesbian. It was a convincing story, and David did feel a tinge of jealousy towards 'Jade'... for a moment at least. Nadia was playing the game just like David. She was trying to save her skin, while getting back at Patricia for earlier. It was an impressive left and right hook.<br/><br/>David took another long draw of his cigarette, breathing out long and steady. He smiled again at the sudden high of the moment. Although he was disappointed he didn't get to talk to Nadia, and he needed sleep after such an emotionally draining day. So stepped on his cigarette, grabbed his bag, and headed for the tram station.