nineteen.

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it was my first day back at work since i came back from mongolia. i got the day off on friday to rest, then had the whole weekend. it felt nice to be back home!

lino, shakir, and luna couldn't wait to see me. lino was all up in my business most of the time, luna came around and occasionally slept next to me, and shakir just came to the door when i returned, said hello, then left.

i waited until my papers were finished printing before i could go ask my boss if i could have the week of mid november off. as far as i know i should be available, unless my boss unexpectedly puts me on a plane to go somewhere. hopefully not, though; i need to see my best friend's wedding!

i put the papers i just printed in my office, which is conveniently next to the printer. then i made the short walk to my boss' office. i put my fist up to the door and knocked three times, then stuffing my hand in my jeans pocket. i made a silent prayer that i'd be able to get time off.

the door opened and revealed my smiling boss, mr. hansen. he greeted me and opened the door a bit wider to let me inside. "what do you need?" he asked.

"i just want to know if i could get the middle of november off? my friend's wedding is happening that week and it's in another country. i still have vacation days i can use up." i rocked back and forth on my heel.

he breathed inwardly and frowned. "i don't think that'll work. it conflicts with some of your other coworkers' time off."

i frowned upon hearing those words. i nodded in understanding. "that's okay. thank you, though."

"i'm sorry, aisha. i can maybe spare you a few hours depending on what time the wedding is so you can attend online."

"that would be nice." i thanked him again one more time before heading back to my office.

i rather angrily sat back in my chair and leaned back in it. who THE FUCK decided to take vacation time when MY best friend's wedding was planned. when i catch you coworkers, i will not let you off that easily. in the middle of november too?? what are you doing in the middle of november that's so important that you need time off??

i finished work at my usual time, picked up a couple of groceries, then headed home. all while still fuming at the fact i couldn't get vacation time. i will not let this moment go so easily.

i flopped onto my couch once i put on comfier clothes and pulled out my phone to text emma about my wedding attendance. i'll probably tell lee too because i tell him everything.

EMMAAA ❤️❤️
5:42 PM

emma...

i'm not able to come to your wedding ☹️

WHAT

WHAT BLASPHEMY IS THIS

i promise you it's not my fault 😭

some of my stupid fucking coworkers decided to
take vacation time at that time too

when i fucking find them...

YEAH ME TOO

THIS IS BULLSHIT

genuinely pissed off rn you don't understand.

rightfully so

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