Haze
“Foster checking me out when he walked into the boutique twenty minutes ago.
Checking me out may be too strong of words, or more likely, wishful thinking.
I did notice him staring in my direction. It may have had everything to do with the fact that I didn't have enough time to straighten my hair after my shower. I'm a mess. I overslept this morning and being late isn't something I can afford to do right now.
I can't screw up again. Mr. Foster made that very clear. "Isla, I need a w...ord." My head pops up at the harsh clipped sound of Mr. Foster's voice. He's standing in front of the counter, not more than two feet away from where I am. Cicely is next to him, her arms folded across her chest.
I'm in shit. Real shit this time.
"Of course, sir," I say in the most sincere tone I can muster. "Can someone take over for me?" Cicely looks around the store. "Steph started ten minutes ago.MoreLess
Checking me out may be too strong of words, or more likely, wishful thinking.
I did notice him staring in my direction. It may have had everything to do with the fact that I didn't have enough time to straighten my hair after my shower. I'm a mess. I overslept this morning and being late isn't something I can afford to do right now.
I can't screw up again. Mr. Foster made that very clear. "Isla, I need a w...ord." My head pops up at the harsh clipped sound of Mr. Foster's voice. He's standing in front of the counter, not more than two feet away from where I am. Cicely is next to him, her arms folded across her chest.
I'm in shit. Real shit this time.
"Of course, sir," I say in the most sincere tone I can muster. "Can someone take over for me?" Cicely looks around the store. "Steph started ten minutes ago.MoreLess
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