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OOC>>> I hope it's ok if I start posting here [img]smile.gif[/img]
Mistral
"So... any plans for tonight, Mistral?"
It's a harmless question, really. No need to read into it too much. ~ She turned slowly, and when she faced her colleague, the smile on her face felt genuine.
"I haven't decided yet, actually... and what are you doing, Giselle?" ~ Don't tell me, let me guess. You'll be spending it over a cosy dinner with your boyfriend, just as Maggie will be popping over to her in-laws' with her family... everyone has a plan, and... oh drat, why couldn't I have made one earlier?
The answer was quite simple.
She had not cared enough at that time.
Day in and day out, she had slogged her guts out for this crummy job at Wal-Mart's and though she could not exactly say it went unrewarded, she had an uncomfortable feeling that the benefits were not commensurate with the sacrifices she had put in.
At least I'm not a checkout girl... ~ She sighed as she zipped up her handbag and slung it over her right shoulder, her left hand absent-mindedly tucking a wisp of curl behind the ear.
"Are you okay, Mistral?
"Huh?... uh, yeah. I'm fine." ~ She bit her lip in embarassment ~ "You have a great time, yeah? And see you on the 2nd." ~ Hastily, she waved goodbye and strided out of the room, not wanting to attract any more of these distressing questions.
Out in the streets, couples were laughing, lovers were having bear-hugs, friends were joking loudly and everyone was headed somewhere.
What about me?
Sighing, she continued on her aimless walk, avoiding eye-contact with any specific person.
[ 10-01-2003, 08:02 PM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]
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