A Deal with Ethan Stratvoski

uick! Plus, the commute from your bed to your desk? Now that's a daily record you can't beat! Despite the evening setting in, I'v

Despite her organizational skills, it was apparent that these particular documents hadn't received her thorough scrutiny with each file presenting its complexities. From morning until now, I was still grappling with the 11th document out of twenty, which s

In a fit of anger, I stormed to the school, creating a huge scene—which I hadn’t realized I did — as I confronted the authorities about their negligence in handling student bullying. Little did I realize the chaos I caused until Chelsea later approached me, questioning my actions. She was annoyed that I re

g Chelsea upset, bearing the brunt of my misguided attempt to protect her, tore at my heart. But no mat

old her that she didn't need to conform to any standa

n such matters, I might turn into a depres

lazy to stand up. Chelsea was here, Chelsea could get it. “Chelsea” I called out, no reply.

of bread dangling from her mouth. “You know I need to eat to

do!” I say sarcastically

or." I playfully removed the pen holding my messy bun and tossed it in her

he door, will

d threw it back, skillfully landing it on the table. She eventually relented and

elay, I called out,

mumbled, her voice slig

olding a box, prompting me to loo

“Hey, what’s in the box?” I ask “Who’s

unboxing it. When she finishes unboxing it she smiles. Curious, I ask

lsea teased, a mischie

rged, shifting closer to her and she i

With a grin, she handed me

I lifted the lid, I found a beautifully wrapped go

very guy, obviously," s

ourse I know that, smarty pants. I

ddamn thing, will

frown, puzzled by why the Hartley Corps, a smaller company, would be inv

ister asks once sh

I declared, frowni

me in confusion “What do you me

rom my seat. “I am not going to attend

Chelsea pointed out. "And why pass on

e, Chels. It feels a bit odd for us to attend

p forward for our company. You could make connections… and not to mention, you’ll have the chan

find opportunities we hadn't even considered. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and the prospect o

' dress." She flashed me a smile filled with anticipation. "Now, please let me finish my bread i

d my hair into another messy bun using the pen from the tabl

to book an appointment "Hey, Shelly," I began, "we've got that charity event this wee

y replied cheerfully. "I'll

ed that Shelly was handling the arrangements. "Also, make sure they

the importance of this app

ind out more details about the event? Lo

l the necessary information and pass

soon as everything's sorted," I concluded

hat the designer is going to show up tomorrow. I say