do you know me

was glittering, displaying the beauty of the earth.

dy rising, about to s

mirror, admiring my reflec

m to soften it. I arranged my tie to be in line wi

ing my sister Evelyn—my blo

ill here?"

ste, I tried to grab som

where you left it, since you finished your brea

door, rushing out on my way to the office. Luckily,

inutes past 8 a.m. I remembered what my

sistant, I would like you to document and keep records of the meeting.

te and aware of what my boss is capable of. I had witnes

to be fired," I

, and my bos

ve faster, please,

the o

opped off my files and bag. I had no time to wipe the sweat off my face

e space immediately struck me. It was brighter th

aper company building, gazing out at

Luxurious materials adorned every surface, including marble, granite, marquetry, and other precious materials that added to the opulent a

t wanted to let you know

spect, his authority and leadership palpable in the way he stood, surveying his domain. The

rning, boss,

I had failed to adhere to the rules and regulations, so

le rules I've given you? I called, but you didn't pick

and I knew I was already late, so I rushed to t

he gestured for me to leave, then

document and print it," h

But what about the meeti

I have some things to sort out b

I wasn't the cause

the printing," I said, feeling

y phone rings. I pick it up and hear my sister Evelyn

's talking about—lunchtime. That lil girl can't eat without m

s already 1:30 p.m., and I'm starving. We usually meet up at this

but feel a surge of excitement. Lunch with my sister always

ench. That familiar smile on her face. I greet her with a

's day, my phone rings again. It's a colleague from the office, t

"I gotta go, but we'll ca

smile on her face waving her left

led out to me , you

replied in a loud, clear voice, ‘please don

g with activity, and my mind's all over the place, mainly trying to sile

d the corner like he's auditioning for a Fast and Furio

idn't even have time to hit the brakes. Talk about a reality check—I go from rushing to the office