A Million Little Lies

tiring day at the mall, I had come home to a pleasant surprise – a message from someone claiming to have a job for me. Knowing that I needed th

IOUS

s. Ashley?" the caller had in

esponded cautiously, intrigued by

response, instantly capturing my a

out?" I questioned, eager to learn m

ly provide me with your house address?" the calle

hout hesitation, swiftly se

o the

volve myself with such an enigmatic character. The CEO on the other hand is an arrogance that grated on my nerves, yet there was a part of me that saw i

pop into my head and

a rag to discourage him from marrying me A

ality. Jessica, had caught me seemingly talking to myself, evid

t to brush off the awkwardness apparent in

tten yourself into this time?" Alarmed by her accusatory tone, I hurriedly placed

peaking in a silent tone, hoping to diffu

to worry about," I assured her, my voice steady as I gently removed my hand fro

Ryan to find out? Are you trying to maintain a facade?

n my own. Please trust me on this. I promise, I'm not hiding anything that would harm anyone." Her ey

ere's ever anything going on that you need help with, I'm here for you

honest with you if something comes up." With that, we both resumed our activitie

*

designer cloth. I had purchased, a sense of regret began to wash over me. I bought these limited edition items in an attempt to prove a point to my influencer friend who had belittled my financial situation. Yet now, I couldn't help but wonder what I was going to do with these high-end clothes. Would I wear them for sustenance? Will they turn to food for me. Fûck I really

mysterious man, leaving me with nothing to sustain myself. The words of someone who had once assured me that money would come if I spent it rang hollow in my ears. It had been six long days since I had spent my money on those designer clothes, yet I hadn't seen any additional money come my way. The toll of my reckles

next

building up, I angrily snatched the alarm and carelessly slammed it back onto the nightstand. I stepped into the shower, letting the cold water cascade over me, almost as if I was standing in the midst of a heavy rainstorm. In that moment, the coolness of the water provided a sense of solace, a brief respite from the chaos of the waking world. Just as I was starting to find a semblance of peace, there was a knoc

standing before me with a stern expression on his face. I know he is here to

rd standing there, glaring at me. His voice carried a mix of frustrat

they don't actually possess. I'll be back for my money," he said sternly before walking away. As I watched him leave, I knew deep down that he wasn't at fault. The responsibility for my financial situation lay solel

go borrow another mo

pt over me. The uncertainty of whether they woul

tary's desk, trying to

for you?" the secretary asked, he

n," I replied, my vo

e remaining neutral. I couldn't help but worry that she might discover