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g at my phone, I saw it was already 9:30. "Nice," I muttered sarcastically.As I rushed ins

I rolled my eyes playfully at their concern. "Okay, so here's the deal," I began, recounting the morning's chaos. As I described the incident, their faces showed shock. "But if it's her fault, why do you need to pay for their car?" Maya asked, puzzled."Because I hit it," I explained."Yes, but it wasn't your fault

"Well, you're second in command," Val said with a shrug."Ugh," I groaned. "Let's drink coffee and smoke some cigarettes," I suggested, seeking some solace. Marina hugged me reassuringly."Don't worry," Marina said with a comforting tone. "I'll be here. All your worries will wash away once you realize you're still the same old you.""Ha ha ha," I laughed half-heartedly, apprec

g in agony. I continued working, my mind drifting to dreams of owning my own restaurant and traveling.My daydreaming was interrupted by my phone ringing. Glancing at the screen, I saw it was Niall's teacher. "Hello?""Good morning, Miss Laura. Today is the biology presentation day, and Niall didn't bring his project. I just wanted to check if he really completed it," she said."He did finish it," I replied, trying to keep my frustration in check. "But I was in a hurry this morning, so it's still in my car. I can't bring it in today when I pick him up.""Well, I need it now," she insisted."Well, I'm at work right now," I said, my irritation rising."Miss L