Prior to this evening, Jo didn't believe there was much about Holsten that could shock her. He was a cocky bastard that was damn good at his job, and that was all she needed to know at the time. She hadn't needed to stop and ask about his financial status or where home was because what did it matter? They were coworkers who let out frustrations on one another sometimes. That was all there was to it.
Except, Jo thought they were friends. She thought the banter and drinks shared meant they shared certain details with one another. It stung worse than she imagined it would, knowing he trusted her less than she trusted him. And, perhaps he had been the transparent one all along. Perhaps her recent friendship with Alfred made her realize the value of a deeper connection. Perhaps, Holsten was as he always had been and she was the piece that no longer fit.
"Strange to think how that never came up." She replied, the surprise and ire evident on her face. "Considering how I've spoken of London countless times with you."
Except, Jo thought they were friends. She thought the banter and drinks shared meant they shared certain details with one another. It stung worse than she imagined it would, knowing he trusted her less than she trusted him. And, perhaps he had been the transparent one all along. Perhaps her recent friendship with Alfred made her realize the value of a deeper connection. Perhaps, Holsten was as he always had been and she was the piece that no longer fit.
"Strange to think how that never came up." She replied, the surprise and ire evident on her face. "Considering how I've spoken of London countless times with you."