I'd Rather Be With You

"Earth to Ava!" I heard my co-worker Amelia say to me. "Oh, right," I say a bit embarrassed. We were eating lunch and talking about weird topics. "I have a question for you, Ava," said Amelia. "What is it?" I asked. "Why do you always wear long sleeves? I mean I'm not judging but, it's summer. You should have some fun and wear some short sleeves," she said, making me surprised. "Um, I don't know. I don't like wearing short sleeves, I guess?" I said, completely lying. The reason is that, I had scars, not from accidents but, scars from knives. I did them and I did it for a reason. It was because whenever I got upset, mad, sad, and other emotions, I would get my secret knife and give myself scars. "You sure?" asked Amelia doubtfully. "Yes, I'm sure, now let's back to work," I said ignoring the look she gave me. When we get back to work, I see my boss sitting on my desk.  "Hello, boss. Do you need anything?" I asked. "Yes, I do. I need you to pack your stuff and leave," he said with a smirk. "I don't understand sir," I say refusing to listen to what I just heard. "You're fired. That's what I mean!" he shouted making me pull my sleeve up before realizing what I just did.  Amelia must have seen it and she came up to me. "Yes, I will help her pack her bags as well, good day sir," and with that, my boss left out the door. "Ava! What is wrong with you?" Amelia shouted. "Don't shout at me!" I exclaimed. "Well, you better tell me or else," she threatened. "I'll tell you while packing up my stuff," I said. "Oh, yeah, that too. Why are you getting fired?"  "I don't know," I said truthfully.