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Episode 24- I wish I knew but I don't
"I like criticism. It makes you strong."
LeBron James.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Melody POV
It's been two days since I left the office. Seeing Lorenzo again was one and finding out that Franklin was alive all this while was another. It was like a shock to me but I cannot question fate.
With confidence and bravery, I entered the company on Friday morning. I could feel all eyes on me but I didn't care what people thought of me.
As I took the elevator ride to the 35th floor that morning, I thought of what would happen if I come face to face with my boss.
He doesn't give a flying fuck about you. He doesn't remember you are alive.
I rubbed my hands on my black pencil skirt and inhale deeply. When I got to the 35th floor, I came out of the elevator and walked down to my desk. My
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