A bitter taste of disillusionment settled in my mouth. How many more people were going to take advantage of me? How many more obstacles would I have to overcome to truly be recognized for my skills and dedication? As my fingers absently tapped on the keyboard, I couldn't help but think of Timothy.
I returned his smile, the corners of my lips curling up in response. "Just heading home," I said. I suppose I should’ve recognized his car from last time, but that was also when he’d been stabbed by Bruce, so my senses weren’t exactly attentive. Timothy frowned. "Walking alone in the city at this h
Finally, Timothy cleared his throat, his voice breaking through the stillness. "So, how was work today? Assuming that’s why you’re dressed so formally." I shifted in my seat, my heart rate quickening as I turned to face him. "Oh, you know, the usual," I replied with a carefully subtle smile, my att
Panic surged within me, my mind racing through a series of possibilities. Had someone broken in and taken it? Did Aria know what had happened? I fought to keep my thoughts from spiraling into a whirlwind of worst-case scenarios, but the anxiety that gripped me was hard to ignore. I rushed from room
Aria's excitement was contagious, and for a brief moment, the worry and disappointment were pushed to the sidelines. Suddenly, it felt so sill that I had doubted her, even for a second. “Sweet!” She raised her fists and shook them wildly. “This is perfect.” “Hold on.” Aria stopped abruptly, hands
The woman's eyes widened in surprise, and she seemed taken aback by my reaction. "Wait, I know you. You're the woman who helped me that night." My jaw tightened as I crossed my arms over my chest, my skepticism unwavering. "Is that what you call it? You lied to me!" She looked genuinely apologetic
There was a moment of silence, then Penny's voice filled the line, brimming with anticipation. "And?" I took a deep breath, my fingers tightening around the phone. "I’ve decided to accept your offer." __ The knock on the apartment door echoed through the living room, interrupting the quiet evenin
Timothy chimed in, his voice reassuring. "No pressure, Evie. We can always try something else if it’s not your thing." Aria nudged me playfully. "Oh, she just needs to try new things. Come on, Evie. It'll be a blast, I promise." I let out a reluctant chuckle, feeling a mixture of apprehension and