Ava's eyes widened as she read the letter, her heart racing with excitement. She and Sarah were sitting at their desks, surrounded by the hum of computers and the gentle chatter of their coworkers. But as soon as Ava saw the words "promotion" and "congratulations," she let out a squeal of delight, causing Sarah to jump in surprise.
The two friends quickly composed themselves, not wanting to draw attention to themselves in the middle of the office. They exchanged a sly grin, and Sarah mouthed "Tell me everything" as they returned to their workstations.
As they took their break in the office cafeteria, Sarah couldn't wait any longer. "Spill the beans, Ava!" she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What happened last night?"
Ava's expression immediately changed, her face fall
