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Beep! Beep! Beep! I reached over to shut off the alarm that was ruining my peaceful sleep. I looked at my phone and noticed that it was Monday, which means I had to get up and get ready for work. Most people hated their job but I loved mine. I worked at a small business company that was doing really well. I rolled out of bed and began my routine to start the day. I showered and got dressed. The office required a business casual attire, so I wore a button down with a blazer. I accompanied it with some nice slack and sleek black heels. One I was satisfied with my appearance I walked out the door to my car. I had a nice 2017 black Chevy Malibu. I only had a few more payments before she was all mine. I jumped in the car, turned it on and pulled out of my parking space to head to work.

I arrived to work a couple of minuets late because there was heavy traffic on the freeway. I wasn't too worried about my boss,Alyssa London, being angry with me. We were very close and I considered her a dear friend. I walked into my office and set my paper work down to get started on today's tasks. Before I could start, Alyssa called me into her office. She probably wanted to just say Good morning. Because we were so close, I didn't bother to knock
before entering her office. "Hey Alyssa!" I exclaimed when I walked in. Something was odd though. She didn't greet me back. She wasn't smiling. Yes something was definitely wrong here. "Hey is everything ok?", I asked. "No actually Peyton everything is not ok. Have a seat please.", she instructed me. I moved closer the the soft velvet chair, but it felt like I was moving in slow motion. I started to get butterflies in my stomach and my legs turned to jelly. I sat down and tried to keep a straight face to not let the nervousness show. "So Peyton you know I personally love you so telling you this isn't easy. It wasn't up to me but I'm sorry we're going to have to let you go." I could feel my heart drop into my stomach. I was speechless. I couldn't process what she had just said to me. I was fired! For what? Then it dawned on me that I was late today. "I'm sorry Alyssa I know I was late this morning! It will never ever happen again, I promise!" "No Peyton this isn't because you were late today." Then what was it I wondered. "You know we're a very small business and we just can't afford to keep you around. I am so sorry. If it was up to me then this decision would be different but it's not." I could feel the tears forming in my eye but I couldn't let anyone see them. I needed to retain my dignity. "Well I'm sorry this had to happen. Thank you so much for the opportunity. I guess I'll pack up my office and go." I got up and started to walk out. I could here Alyssa still apologizing but I tried to block her out. I walked back into my office, well it was no longer my office. I packed up my things and walked out with my head held high. I could feel the eyes staring at me, I could feel the judgement. I could hear the whispers about me but I kept my head straight and walked out. Once I finally made it to my car and got in. I put my head on the steering wheel and let out all of my emotions that I kept it while leaving the building. I couldn't wait to go home and tell Mason all about this shitty day. I needed a bath, a slice of left over birthday cake, and to start sending my resume to new jobs.