"Aren't you coming, Beryl?" It was payday and a Friday, so my colleagues were inviting me to eat out. They mentioned a newly opened restaurant that served alcohol, too.
"You all go ahead," I said, checking the contents of my bag. I grabbed the edge of my desk as I suddenly felt dizzy. Why did I get lightheaded all of a sudden?
"Are you okay?"
"Ah, yes... I just felt a bit dizzy. You all go ahead. I'll join you next time."
"Alright, it's up to you. Even if we tried to drag you, you wouldn't let us." I smiled at them reassuringly. I had a child waiting for me at home, so I couldn't delay my return.
On the way, I bought roasted chicken. Precious had asked for it the night before, and it was always funny to see how much she ate whenever we had it.
"Mommmy!" She glanced at what I was carr
