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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒
ELEANOR
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The windows of my ex-company stared me down like a many-eyed monstrosity. The door kept gaping open and close like a devouring mouth, my footsteps hesitant as I looked up at the daunting structure with tired eyes. I kept my gaze peeled for any signs of recognition, taking the familiar ambience of the modish lobby with a futuristic impression that I had grown so I used to saunter in and out every day. With a piping cup of coffee in my hands and my head held high as I discussed with Cal about my agenda. The woman who was promised a future without inhumane capabilities bringing her world into a turmoil.
I felt intrusive at my once second-home, pocketing my trembling hands in my jacket as I approached the front desk. I grappled my phone on the inside, the intermittent buzzing alerting me about Tony's consistent calls. Sending it to a voice message, I focused my gaze on the doors and hoping the person I wanted would arrive soon.
I swiftly made my way to the expected turnstile and glid in with my ex-work badge—it was illegal but who cares, right? Before I could even get to the elevators, a familiar blonde sprinted out of the silver doors with her eyes wide as she searched the oncoming visitors. A lanyard hung down her little black dress and her clacking heels steadfast on their pace down the elevator line, her hands in a flurry to push past the masses. I hopefully stepped into her view past the lobby with a raise of my palm, her doe eyes widening as they fell on me.
'Miss Preece!' Calico Quinn yelped out as she marched her way through the newly emerging crowds, surprising me with her actions. Her arms flew around my shoulders, embracing me into a tight hug and my instincts reeling into confusion. I laughed nervously, patting her untamed locks and pulling back.
'Miss Preece, I'm so glad you're doing great,' she quipped relievedly in her same quirky voice. Her eyes were wild with excitement when I smiled with shock evident in my expression. 'Thank you for coming on short notice.'
'I have been more than free recently,' I said, laughing under my breath. 'Work has been gradual. How's Jill?'
Jill was Calico's girlfriend who I had never met before but heard about on several occasions. The amour between those two was adorable and I could tell it was going really well given the full-blown grin that graced her lips.
'Well,' she sang out, biting her lip. 'She popped the big question on our three year anniversary last week.'
I widened my eyes, palming my mouth in utter shock. 'Oh my god! And—'
