GROOMED FOR THE OMEGA

as I pack up my

ossiping about why I've quit, but I won't share. Not because I think the jerk who harassed me deserves to have his behavior swept

ut the door. There are a few confused glances as I leave,

of those is guaranteed here anymore. I'll just have to find something new. It's not like I was saving lives or anythi

t at some point and now I have no idea where it is-and try to proje

th my tail between my legs. I'm leaving in protest, and I'm going to find a better job, one that actuall

transport as much as I can to save money on gas. It means that it takes me twice as long to get to or from work sometimes, but when I'm struggling t

girl doesn't crap ou

ent and I juggle the box in one hand and my keys in the other, who

mile on my face and pray internal

suppose you've got an envelope of cash

I don't know why I ho

h rent for a couple of weeks now and I know that he has a point, I am late on my payments, but I also ju

like you, you're a nice girl, but I've gotta

e, Jerry,

re late on rent. Again. How ma

ething. Look, I can

lly not a

will it be

e stairs. "Maybe on a day when I haven't just lost m

ip out, I want to bang

t up. "Did you just s

o say. I definitely don't want my lan

did yo

't do an

w did you

t, as if the distinction w

od," Jerr

t it's not like I was doing open heart surgery. I'll get another job in a few day

. "That's what you say every time, an

ing to be cheerful, then I dash up the

n stairs to my tiny apartment, unlock the do

t a

re's no use crying. Everything is going to be fine. I take deep breaths and lug the box int

, no air conditioning or heating, the floor is technically hardwood but only because it's worn-down to bits, there's plast

now, honestly. But it's not like I can afford anywhere