“Ready to go?” Vera asks as she waits by your desk. You can feel your other coworkers stare since she usually keeps to herself.

For the past few days, she has been walking you home after work.

Your boss has given you a lot more tasks recently and you find yourself staying longer to complete them. By the time you’re done, it’s already dark outside.

Vera insists that it’s not a big deal but she always makes sure you are inside before she leaves.