EMILY

I tightened my fists as he spoke.

Why was he so difficult? It's just a mask, and I have the flu. Is that hard to believe? Or do I just suck at acting?

I coughed again.

“Miss Raven, we both do not have all day,” he added.

“I'm sorry to argue with you, sir, but I'm trying to take safety measures because I have the interest of other workers at heart.”

“If I'm going to take this off, then the risk of passing the flu around is higher and reduces our efficiency.”

I gave a long bow. “Please let me keep this on for now.”

I didn't look up....