go badly wrong. Sex, she thought. That is what is going to go wrong here. And she was right. This woman, Mma Gabane Gabane went on, this foolish, foolish woman met a young man who worked in the same office. He wasn't an accountant-nothing like that-he was a trainee, Mma Ramotswe, just a trainee. He was eighteen. There was a sharp intake of breath from Mma Phumele, who looked at Mma Ramotswe to gauge her reaction. She would be every bit as shocked as the rest of them, she imagined. And Mma Ramotswe was shocked.
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Mma Gabane Gabane anticipated trouble, particularly regarding her romantic entanglement. She envisioned that the affair would lead to complications, especially since the young man involved was just a trainee. His inexperience and youth made the potential for ambiguity and conflict even greater, as he was only eighteen and not an established professional. This situation ignited shock among those who discussed it, especially Mma Phumele, who was keen to see Mma Ramotswe's reaction to the unfolding drama.

Mma Ramotswe, known for her understanding and wisdom, also felt taken aback by the revelation. The intricacies of love and relationships often lead to unexpected consequences, and in this instance, Mma Gabane Gabane's attraction to a much younger colleague did not seem promising. It was clear to all that this situation could easily "go badly wrong," as romantic ventures in the workplace frequently do, leaving the women to ponder the implications of such a liaison.

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