![]() ![]() I look down at the number and feel a pang of hurt sear through my chest. I slowly walk over to the table and pick up the paper. "Someone had called for you an hour ago, so you can call back if you want, they left you this number," He pushes a piece of paper at the edge of his desk then stands up and walks past me. "Fine!" I snap and turn around to walk out. 'I think something's up,' My wolf narrowed her eyes. "You need to leave," He said apologetically. I cock my face to the side and look at him. "Listen here douche pants! I don't deserve to be fired!" I snap. ![]() ![]() "I will not tolerate your bad mouth in here!" He snapped back. "Not capable of the job?!" I snap, "I just fucking wait on tables!" "You come late, you're too clumsy, and not capable of the job," He replied. "You heard me," He narrowed his eyes at me. I stood by the counter when my boss called me into his office. I walked into the diner and went into the back to put on my apron. I quickly parked my car on the side of the road and got out. I felt a painful sensation in my chest every time I thought of that night. My smile fades away at that memory and I quickly shoved it away. My wolf purred at the feeling and I smile at that. I stare out my window, enjoying the feeling of the warm summer breeze whipping my face. ![]()
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