10. Anniversary and Something More...
The next day, my boss was already back in the office, yelling and being annoying as usual. He never thanked me for staying to take care of him, but honestly, I wasn't expecting him to anymore; it would be a waste of time. Instead, as soon as I arrived, he gave me at least ten tasks to catch up on, muttering that the previous day had been a waste of time. Irritated, I did what he asked all morning until, around noon, Candace came to get me for lunch. It had become a routine for us, and I enjoyed it.
“What are you going to wear tonight?” she asked, sitting on my desk.
Candace was referring to the anniversary party held every year by the company, which had been a tradition for ten years, ever since my boss bought the company when it was bankrupt and br
