I lacked the urge to get out of bed that Monday morning, still exhausted from Timothy and I’s trip to the beach. I had been restless the whole night because of it. Something was different. I could feel it in the air. My phone buzzed, and the notification read: "Meeting in 40 minutes – Scarlett."
I sighed and weighed my options. The sisters were at a crossroads. "Very well, Stella, but Scarlett is willing to make amends. We can find a way to rebuild what's been broken. It won't be easy, but it might be worth it." Stella's lawyer chimed in, "I think a mediated settlement could be the best c
The next day, I found myself sitting quietly on the couch, waiting for the time to arrive. He said it would be at noon, though that seemed too far away. Rolling over, I reached for the remote control on the nightstand and turned on the television. The news was already on, though they were discussi
As I left the law firm, my emotions were a swirling mix of triumph and trepidation. I had just sued my boss, Mr. Erickson, and the repercussions of that bold move were yet to fully sink in. My phone rang, and I fumbled to answer it. The familiar voice on the other end sent a shiver down my spine
I took a deep breath, the enormity of my decision weighing heavily on my shoulders. It was a difficult step to take, but I couldn't deny the sense of camaraderie that had developed between Timothy and me. "Alright, Timothy. I’ll do it, but only if you promise to be there if anything goes wrong." R
While running some errands at the store, I almost missed my phone buzzing in my pocket. I quickly fished it out and my eyes bugged when I saw Timothy’s name pop up on the screen. I was still recovering from out last conversation, and it almost annoyed me how natural he was acting about it all. “
"We'll need to meet with your employer and his lawyer to discuss the terms of the negotiations," Jane explained. " I will be there to represent you, of course, but you will have the freedom to speak for yourself as well." I nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "I understand." “And
The next night, I stood outside my former workplace, watching as a group of my female coworkers gathered to leave the office together. I had decided to wait for them, determined to take a step toward mending the strained relationships that had plagued my time at the firm. As they made their way ou