Episode 2 - The Work Struggle

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[The setting took place on the streets of Boston where Gene is rushing on his way to work. The sidewalks and crossways are crowded and the traffic is slow, making it difficult for Gene to get around the people. Ahead, Gene notices the crossway traffic light up ahead turned green. Gene tries to push his way through traffic to make it to the traffic light, but is unsuccessful.]

Gene: Excuse me.

[Gene tries to scoot by a group of people blocking his way, but he couldn't get through.]

Gene: Pardon me.

Bystander: Hey, I'm walking here!

Gene: Sorry!

[Gene finally scoots past the pedestrians and makes his way to the crosswalk, only for the crossway light to turn red. Gene sighs as he waits for the traffic to clear, only for the crossway light to turn green. Gene rushes his way through the crosswalk and successfully manages to pass through the crowd. Moments later, Gene makes it down a not so busy sidewalk and approaches closer to work, though he still has a bit more ways to go before arriving. Soon, he begins to pant as he is slowly losing the energy to run. However, Gene knew he had to pass through to make it work in time so he proceeded even faster. Suddenly a door opened before him as a woman with long blond hair, braided into a ponytail, had stepped out from a cafe. Gene attempts to make a stop by jumping on his left to prevent running into her. But as soon as he does, he trips and collapse onto her anyway, with both of them screaming upon impact. The scene shook for a moment as the two found themselves on the ground. Gene sits up as presses on what felt like a bump on his shoulder, but really it was just a bruise. Gene checks his bag to be sure if the item in his bag wasn't damaged, and lucky for him, it was safe.]

Gene: Phew!

Arielle: Watch where you're going!

[Gene lowers his hand to notice the gorgeous woman sitting beside him. She turns away to gather the things she is carrying, now lying on the ground. Gene stops to reflect that he might've hurt her in the process.]

Gene: I'm sorry! Here, let me help you with that.

[Gene reaches over to grab some of her papers. The two stand back up as Gene offered to help her up.]

Gene: Here.

[Arielle accepts the papers and she placed them back inside her things.]

Gene: You're not hurt, are you?

Arielle: No, I'm fine. But be more cautious of your surroundings next time.

Gene: Will do. But I'm running late. Here, take my card. Let me know if you need anything.

[Gene gives Arielle a card, but she's confused as to what that might be. Gene turns back to the direction of where he was headed, then runs off in a hurry. Arielle looks down at the card to find it saying his full name, his phone number, and the agency he worked for. Arielle looks back up to find Gene further away. Arielle made a skeptical, but concerned look.]

Arielle: Wait, what?!

Arielle: Wait, what?!

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