Tia
The crisp morning air does little to ease the frustration building inside me as Adrian and I step out of the government bureau.
My heels click sharply against the pavement, echoing my irritation, while Adrian walked beside me, hands tucked casually into his pockets, exuding an infuriating level of calm.
Bureaucracy is a nightmare.
I knew this even before stepping into the government bureau with Adrian, but actually experiencing it firsthand? A whole different level of frustration.
I tighten my grip on my bag.
How can he be so composed right now?
"We’ll get it done, Tia," Adrian comforted, his deep voice steady as ever upon seeing my distress.
I stop walking and whirl around to face him. "How can you say that so easily? We were just denied, Adrian. Again. We need this approval
