[ZACH]
Julie made her appeal with a smile that was impossible to resist. “I need a little vacation, Zach. Just a few days to clear my head.”
I sighed, feeling the weight of the company's debts pressing down on me. “Julie, can we pause that for a while? I’m still paying off what the company has incurred.”
She leaned in, her eyes pleading. “But Zach, I really need this. Just a short trip.”
I looked at her, seeing the soft look in her eyes. I couldn’t say no to her, not when she looked at me like that. “Where do you have in mind?” I asked, already knowing I would give in.
Julie pulled out a magazine, flipping to a glossy page showcasing a calm beach resort. “Here. It looks perfect, doesn’t it?”
I sighed again, feeling the familiar tug of guilt and responsibility. “Okay,” I said, my voic
