“All you need to do is keep the lid closed and everything will be back to normal,” I chanted under my breath as I walked towards the gate. When I showed him my id card, his eyebrows furrowed, and he went to check something.
“I am sorry, Miss, but you can’t go inside,” he stated as he walked back to his post. “Ronald has listed a level six breach of security under your name two days ago.”
Perfect! This was exactly the kind of distraction I needed. Exhaling forcefully, I drew closer and spoke in a pleading voice, “Please let me. Today is the first day of guided internship. If I don’t attend, Mrs. Dawson will select someone else.”
“I am sorry, Miss. There is nothing I can do.”
“Please don’t be like this.” I begged, blinking my eyes and giving him a puppy dog expression. “Please?”
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