"I can't believe I got fired so quickly," Amelia sighed, dropping the smile she had been maintaining for the past few minutes while pretending to be okay as she listened to Augusto apologize for having to fire her. Even though she had imagined she might be fired due to her lack of skill, she wasn't prepared to be dismissed so quickly and had to work hard not to end up crying in front of Augusto and to not show how upset she was.
Now she didn't have to pretend anymore, since she had finally left the bakery. There, in the middle of the street, only Mia could witness her discouragement, and Amelia was sure Mia was already used to it.
"It'll be alright," Mia approached, hugging her. Amelia hugged her back, grateful that the street was empty and no one else would witness her defeat. I mean,
