Gina
The folder sat on my passenger seat the entire drive home.
I must have glanced at it a hundred times at stoplights.
Executive Merchandising Assessment
Just reading the words made my stomach flip.
Lilo greeted me the second I unlocked my apartment door, launching herself at my ankles with enough enthusiasm to make me laugh despite the whirlwind in my head.
“Hi, wiggle butt.”
She snorted happily as I scooped her into my arms.
“I hope you’re ready for a long night because Mommy has homework.”
Lilo licked my chin.
“I know. You’re no help.”
I carried her into the kitchen before setting the mysterious folder on the table.
For several seconds I simply stared at it.
This was everything I’d worked for.
Four years of college.
Late-night studying.
Internships that paid almost not
