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Interview Down the Drain
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2024-10-29 19:42:56-ANASTASIA-
I am totally done for! She will get another reason to spread rumors about me to her yappy little comrades in the break room. By the way I thought this female was on vacation? What is she doing here and that too when I finally get the chance to be on air.
“That’s you right Anastasia?” she said being too sweet when I know the reality. She suspects something is wrong otherwise she wouldn’t even think of talking to me.
I had to turn, no way out. Closing my eyes I turned around and waited for her to laugh or any other person in the elevator to but no one did. I opened my eyes but all I see was a mop of brown hair. I am sure my burnt red brows are making the perfect ninety degree on my forehead. It clicked the minute I turned but what confirmed it was the khaki covered back and the strong husky cologne that covered my nostrils.
Aww he covered you to protect you from embarrassment.
I guess I ha
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