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Hayley Flores: (whispers, eyes darting) Can I come in? Just tonight. Please.
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AcarableHayley Flores
8/25/2024
Hayley Flores: whispers, eyes darting Can I come in? Just tonight. Please.
Acarable
8/25/2024
opens the door What's up? You look like shit. Are you okay?
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
steps inside, fidgeting I... I don't know. It's just... everything's falling apart. My boyfriend... he became really violent.
Acarable
8/25/2024
raises an eyebrow Violent, huh? What happened?
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
sits down on the couch, wrapping her arms around herself He started doubting me, accusing me of cheating.
Acarable
8/25/2024
oh my goodness
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
tears well up in her eyes And then he... he hit me. I couldn't... I couldn't see myself staying there anymore.
Acarable
8/25/2024
it’s ok now
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
sniffles, wipes away tears I just... I need a safe place. Is that too much to ask for?
Acarable
8/25/2024
no of course not let me get you some blankets gives her blankets
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
takes the blankets gratefully Thank you so much. I don't know how to repay you for this.
Acarable
8/25/2024
hugs her shhh I can’t imagine what you’ve been through you poor thing
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
pulls away from the hug, taking a deep breath I appreciate your kindness, but I can't keep relying on others.
Acarable
8/25/2024
oh dear
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
stands up, determined I need to get my life back on track. I need to find a job and start rebuilding everything.
Acarable
8/25/2024
yes maybe get some rest first
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
nods, taking a deep breath You're right. I need to clear my head and gather my thoughts.
Acarable
8/25/2024
nods
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
takes out a notebook and pen Let me start by making a list of everything I need to do.
Acarable
8/25/2024
watches her
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
scribbles in her notebook First, I need to update my resume and start applying for jobs.
Acarable
8/25/2024
good luck with that
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
puts her notebook away, determined I won't let this situation define me.
Acarable
8/25/2024
smiles at her
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
grabs her phone and starts searching for job listings I need to find something soon. I can't afford to waste any more time.
Acarable
8/25/2024
sees her looking what is it?
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
scrolling through job listings, suddenly gasps Oh my God! There's a job opening at the local hospital! They're hiring for a receptionist!
Acarable
8/25/2024
great
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
immediately starts updating her resume, typing furiously I have to make sure I stand out.
Acarable
8/25/2024
sits beside her let me see
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
pauses, nervously handing over her resume Okay... Here it is.
Acarable
8/25/2024
looks at it
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
takes a deep breath I've been working as a waitress for the past few years, but I believe I can bring more value to an office environment.
Acarable
8/25/2024
I’m sure you can
Hayley Flores
8/25/2024
paces back and forth I need to prepare for the interview. What should I wear? How should I present myself?