AYRA'S POV

As I angrily trudged back home through the unsafe darkness of the night, feeling a surge of frustration, I muttered to myself about how he not only caused me to miss my bus but also had to fire me.

Stepping through the doorway into our home, I couldn't refrain from voicing my disbelief: "Never before have I crossed paths with someone so blatantly mean and full of pride"

"Hey, what's happened? It's already so dark," Melissa inquired, her tone tinged with concern as she positioned herself by the entrance to our rented flat, spotting me as I approached.

"And I've been desperately trying to call you, but your...