Dera.
I bent over the slab of clay, elbows deep in gray, chalky mess, my apron already stained with streaks from the morning. My arms ached. My back screamed. And I wanted to scream too.
Because I was alone. Again.
Adrian hadn’t shown up. Right now, I was waiting for Gina.
“Good morning, everyone!” She suddenly walked in, grinning around.
The instructor turned to her.
“Hi Gina! You’re a bit late, but welcome. You can join Dera over there.” The instructor said.
Gina turned to me and I didn’t miss the irritation on her face. She looked around, and I didn’t have to think much to know who she was looking for.
Adrian.
“Oh, I’m sorry, but can I join someone else for now?”
“But it’s better to have two people working together, and everyone else has been paired.” The instructor said, and
