LILY POV

I spent a week looking for a new job but it proven void with each passing day. I visited several businesses in town and made inquires regarding job vacancies but alas was turned down. My frustration increased with each passing day as my options and luck simultaneously ran out and as time passed, my efforts grew weary from the rejection.

Ashley just arrived from work that day when she noticed the floors of the apartment had been freshly mopped. She had immediately guessed I had the floor mopped for the second time that day which forced her to intervene. She glared at me with the most pitiful eyes,...