Beneath the surfaces

s at with purposeful strides. She pulls the front door open and ste

takes a moment to put on her visor, ensuring her hair is tucked

questioned grabbing a towel to clean her hand. She

?'' Ariana replied tappi

you, but you have been assigned

today. I can't just be assigned for delivery j

in sick. We are short-handed.'' Gali insisted

that without prior noticed.'' She grumbled, placing h

estion the m

she watched Gali w

sed. She remove her visor angrily

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he manager's office

uter.Shelves lined one wall, filled with binders and manuals.A whiteboard with the week's schedule and a bulletin board with memos and motivational posters added a functional touch. The ergonomic chair behind the desk

ke.'' Ariana spoke, crossing her arms at her back.The mana

e gestured pointing to

, she doesn't even wanna be closer to the manager than she already is.Her and the manag

tilted back in his swi

?'' He thought to himself pisse

o do. You only have five minutes.'' Mr.Cole sta

eing informed earlier.'' Ariana complai

flipping through the papers o

a slight yell. She adjusted her standing position, placed her hand on her hip, tappi

'' He quipped, playing with his ball pen. Ariana lo

should have been told earlier. And everyone is acting indifferent about it!'' Ar

rom me, and if you disobey t

obeying me , right?''He spoke, turning

ticking Rodriguez. If I hear any complaint due

rubbed her temples in frustration and let out a slight scream

at.'' Her subcon

,'' She murmu

mumbled,taking as m

athe

her hand placed on her hip,

o, that's one less job for me, and I'

rtling Ariana who was pacing

'' Gali questioned with crea

left?'' Gali continued, stepping all the way into the room,giving Ariana a suspicious look. A

he staff, grabbed her bag heavily and slammed the door hard on her way out. She slammed s

, Gali.'' Ariana spoke giving Gali a fake

paying attention to her facial expressions. She wal

rs and annoying managers... I freaking hate them!'

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of Los Angeles. The traffic was relentless, and every red light seem to conspire against her. Her baggy s

vard, Los Angeles. It was an unremarkable part of the town. Ariana rubbe

ow of the car to confirm if

packed the car, took out the boxes of pizza and walked to the gate. She rang the door be

ce.'' Ariana spoke, handing the boxes of pizza to

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k on the sear. Her stomach rumbled loud as a result of hunger. She b

r forehead with a napkin. She glanced at her phone for the time and

e day.'' Ariana thought to her self starting the

and pink, transitioning to deep blues as the night approached. The city light began to twinkle, and traffic on the streets reduced gradually. Ariana slumped forward, resting his

so she wouldn't worry about spending extra money. She entered the convenience store, her throat parched due to the thirst. Her eyes darted around th

ulping the content down in one go. The cool liquid soothed her dry throat.The em

e entrance of the store to see if the delivery car windows were rolled

he could tell from their expensive outfits and distinctive figures that they were well-to-do. One particular item caught her eye: a white beanie with an exquisite purple design that the guy was wearing. Thei

and vehicles go to and fro. The road was mostly filled with cars, with only a few pedestrians crossing. Lost in her thoughts, Ariana was abruptly jolted by the loud sound of a car screechi

kly reversed and sped off before anyone could catch up to him. Ariana crossed the road, but it was too late to chase the car. She raised alarm, and people from