Elaine“LEO!!!” I rushed to hug the kid, my heart aching at the sight of him. Lyndon and Trevor’s jaws dropped when they saw him too. Lyndon looked devastated, clearly upset about his grandson’s current situation. The kid was very dirty, probably hadn’t taken a proper shower for months. His arms were thin and looked very unhealthy, likely from not having enough food. Leo hugged me back tightly.“It’s been a while. Where have you been?” I asked excitedly.Leo started telling stories with the innocence only a child could have. “I went to Fishville to work. Someone asked me to run some errands and in return—” Leo pulled out some money from his pocket and showed it to me with a bright smile. “The kind man gave me 5 bucks. It was honest work and I’m happy about it.”Leo looked so satisfied and content with his little earnings that it broke my heart. I smiled at his innocence but couldn’t help feeling pity for the poor child. Just then, Trevor approached me from behind and started coughing
ElaineThe office was filled with cheering and bright smiles. I could feel the weight of the biggest milestone the company had ever achieved. Even the head of the marketing team was speechless at how things had turned out for the whole company. Suddenly, I was startled as someone grabbed my hands from behind. A man was shaking my hands without permission."Congratulations, Miss Elaine Smith," the strange man smiled widely at me.I just gave him an awkward smile. He walked away like he had done something completely normal. I chuckled at the interaction and tried to look for Marie, but my co-workers were so eager to congratulate me. One of the pioneers of the marketing team raised his voice, capturing everyone's attention."Who would have thought our best employee here could pull off such an impossible task?"Everyone murmured, but with smiles on their faces. Their attention was all locked on me, making me feel a bit uncomfortable yet fulfilled. Not long ago, no one believed I could do
ElaineThe day of the party came in an instant. I found myself standing on the doorsteps of the hotel, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. I read the huge sign on the side of the door.“Mystic Hotel… This is it,” I whispered to myself.I had arrived just in time at the venue. The hotel seemed incredibly elegant just by looking at the entrance. I took a deep breath and put on my best smile, feeling a rush of confidence as I stepped inside. I headed straight to the front office to ask for some information, and one of the employees kindly offered to lead the way towards the venue.I boarded the elevator, and the hotel employee pressed the button for the last floor, the rooftop. Excitement crawled over my skin at the thought of the view and the elegance of the party. Important wolves would be attending, so Roma Aesthetics had to give their best. I was so grateful Mr. Smith had handled everything. It was more than I could have ever expected.The elevator door opened with a soft ch
ElaineI turned quickly and walked away from them. Tonight, my intention was to have some fun, and I had no interest in interacting with them. I kept my back straight and my shoulders firm as I moved through the crowd.I could hear Megan’s disbelief as she confronted Tristan. “What’s wrong with you, Tristan?!” Those were the only words I caught before I was far enough away. I glanced back and saw Tristan and Megan still arguing. I no longer cared about their conversation and lightly shook my head, dismissing their drama.“MARIE!!” I exclaimed, spotting my friend in the corner. We were both happy to see each other, but the celebration started, cutting off our conversation. Mr. Smith stood proudly in front of everyone to give the opening speech.“Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for joining us tonight. It’s wonderful to see everyone here to celebrate our success. This Thanksgiving party is a testament to our incredible year.”The visitors clapped their hands, and the employees cheere
TristanAs I walked towards Elaine, she was the only person I could see. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, words I desperately wanted to convey to her. Elaine's eyes locked onto mine, filled with disgust. Just my presence seemed to sour her mood instantly. It was painfully clear she was uncomfortable with me closing the gap between us.“At least give me a chance to talk, Elaine,” I whispered to myself.When the CEO mentioned Elaine's name, I was stunned. I couldn't wrap my mind around how she managed to achieve such a significant milestone. It seemed unbelievable that my wife had done something worthy of such pride. Every employee was cheering for her.Elaine was undeniably different from the person she used to be. She had truly changed for the better, looking more independent and capable than ever. Clearly, the company had come to rely on her skills. Memories of Elaine's true capabilities replayed in my mind. It was harsh to admit, but I had always thought of my own wife as dumb,
MeganI looked everywhere, hunting Tristan down for a confrontation. My heart pounded with anger, and my fists clenched at my sides. I couldn't bear the humiliation since we saw each other at the party. My eyes darted around, scanning every corner of the venue, but I couldn’t find even a shadow of Tristan."Arghh! Where the hell are you, Tristan?!" I muttered through gritted teeth, my voice a low growl.Passing by the lobby, I finally saw him sitting down. My heels clicked loudly on the floor, echoing my fury as I approached. Heads turned, and I relished the attention. Tristan didn’t notice me at first, but as soon as I stood behind him with my arms crossed tightly over my chest, he quickly turned around and saw me. His face twisted into a scoff, and he started to leave without saying a word.But I was faster. I grabbed his arm, my nails digging into his skin. "Where do you think you're going?" I burst out loud, my voice shaking with rage.He quickly shoved my arm away, and I felt his
Megan "Hey, you! Give me another glass!"I leaned my head against my hands on the table, taking a deep breath while muttering curses about Elaine into the thin air. The bartender silently placed my order, giving me an uncomfortable look before going back to cleaning and wiping some glasses. I downed the drink like it was cold water."One glass of what the other lady ordered, please."I heard a voice from my left side and turned to see a she-wolf sitting close to me. I gave her a once-over from head to foot and rolled my eyes. The lady just chuckled and told the bartender, "Make that two. Hers is already empty."Hearing this, I spat out mean words. "Oh please, bitch. I have more money than you think. I can buy you that drink for eternity."The she-wolf removed her glasses and put them down on the table. Our orders came, but I didn’t even bother to look at them. Feeling the irritation bubbling up inside me, I continued."Find somewhere else to sit, cunt," I gave her another look from
ElaineFour weeks had passed since we began our collaboration with Everett Innovations. During that time, Nancy, Marie, the Roma Aesthetics team, and I spent countless hours at the Marriott Building, fine-tuning every detail of our project. The collaboration had exceeded all our expectations, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.Today was our final day before the big presentation. The atmosphere inside Roma Aesthetics was electric with anticipation and excitement. Our entire team gathered to celebrate our achievements and the hard work that had brought us to this point. Laughter and animated conversations filled the room as we reminisced about the journey and speculated about tomorrow’s presentation.Marie, my closest colleague and friend, was beaming with pride. She had been instrumental in steering our project in the right direction, and her enthusiasm was infectious. No wonder she was awarded as an employee of the year for Roma thrice in a row. That surely was a testa