I’ve never met Lauren but I already know I don’t like her

With thanks to Dean Writers member Carol Sheppard for the prompt.

He’s full of her, his new work colleague. Lauren this, Lauren that. So clever, sees right through management’s stupid demands, does a mean impression of the boss, gets to the core of clients’ issues. Articulate, funny. The team haven’t laughed so much since Lauren arrived.

In answer to my snappish question, he guesses, thinking about it, not that he’s really noticed, yes she’s attractive.

I’ve never met Lauren, but I already...