Leave Me Alone

Beatrice

My life was taking unexpected turns, and work was no exception. Mr. Joel Smith, who had promised me the interview with Edward, had not fulfilled his part of the agreement. I was still stuck in my position as a gossip columnist for the newspaper. The disappointment in this situation was starting to affect me.

I was surprised again when my boss called me into his office. He assigned me a task that I initially rejected with determination.

“I believe you understand that you work for my newspaper and, for that reason, need to fulfill the requests that are part of your responsibilities, Beatrice” Mr. Smith said, using his authority to press me.

His authoritarian stance didn't please me, but I knew that as an employee of the newspaper, it was my duty to meet the de