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Chapter 3 - chapter 3:bad day

In his arms..

"As I slowly woke up, I felt a warm, comforting presence surrounding me. I opened my eyes to find myself in Henry's bed, with his arms wrapped tightly around me. He was cuddling me close, his chest rising and falling with each breath. I smiled, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me.

Henry stirred, his eyes fluttering open. 'Good morning,' he whispered, his voice husky with sleep. He leaned in, his lips brushing against mine in a gentle kiss.

We lay there for a moment, enjoying the quiet morning. Then Henry sat up, pulling me with him. 'Let's get some breakfast,' he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

We headed to the kitchen, where Henry whipped up a delicious breakfast of pancakes and scrambled eggs. We sat down at the table, enjoying our meal together.

As we ate, Henry told me more about his plans for the day. I listened, feeling a sense of comfort and companionship. After breakfast, Henry helped me gather my things, and we headed out the door.

As we walked to his car, Henry took my hand in his. 'I'm glad you stayed over,' he said, his voice sincere. 'I had a great time with you.'

I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest. 'I had a great time too,' I replied.

Henry dropped me off at my place, walking me to the door. We stood there for a moment, looking into each other's eyes. 'I'll call you later?' he asked, his voice hopeful.

I nodded, smiling. 'I'd like that,' I said.

Henry leaned in, his lips meeting mine in a sweet kiss.i didn't want the kiss to end but i have to go to work and also i didnt want him to come into my place that looked like shit.'I'll talk to you soon,' he whispered, before turning and walking back to his car."

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"As I began getting ready for work, I felt a sense of gratitude towards Henry for driving my truck back to my place. It was a huge relief not to have to worry about picking it up later, and I appreciated the thoughtful gesture. I showered and dressed in my favorite outfit "Armor shop outfit", feeling refreshed and revitalized after a good night's sleep.

As I styled my hair and applied some light makeup, I couldn't help but think about the previous night's events. I smiled to myself, remembering the way Henry had smiled at me, and the way he had held my hand. It was nice to feel a connection with someone, and I was excited to see where things would go with Henry.

"As I arrived at the armor shop, I felt a sense of normalcy wash over me. I had been working there for a while now, and I was comfortable with the routine. But as I walked in, I was greeted by a stern-looking boss. 'Anne, we need to talk,' he said, his voice firm.

I felt a sense of trepidation as I followed him to his office. 'What's going on?' I asked, trying to stay calm.

'You've been fired,' he said, his voice devoid of emotion. 'I've been trying to reach you all morning, but your phone was off. We had an important customer coming in, and I needed you to handle it. But because I couldn't get a hold of you, I had to give the job to someone else.'

I felt a surge of panic as I realized what had happened. My phone had been off since the previous night, when Henry and I had been together. I had forgotten to turn it back on, and now it was too late.

'I apologize for the inconvenience,' I said, trying to explain. 'My phone was off, and I didn't realize it.'

But my boss just shook his head. 'It's not just about the phone, Anne. It's about responsibility. You need to be reachable for your job, especially when we have important clients. I'm afraid it's just not working out.'

I felt a sense of disappointment and frustration as I packed up my things and said goodbye to my coworkers. I couldn't believe that my night with Henry had ended up costing me my job. As I walked out of the shop, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held, and whether I would be able to find a new job that would be a better fit for me.

"As I walked out of the shop, I couldn't help but feel a sense of uncertainty about my future. I had never been fired before, and I didn't know how to process it. I thought about calling Henry, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to talk to him about it yet. Instead, I decided to take some time to clear my head and think about my next steps.

I walked around the city for a while, trying to make sense of what had happened. I thought about my strengths and weaknesses, and what I could do to improve my chances of finding a new job. As I walked, I started to feel a sense of determination. I was going to find a new job, and it was going to be better than the last one.

After a while, I decided to head home and start job hunting. I spent the rest of the day updating my resume, browsing job listings, and making a plan for the future. As the day drew to a close, I felt a sense of hope. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I was ready to take on the challenge.

Just as I was about to settle in for the night, my phone rang. It was Henry. 'Hey, how's your day going?' he asked, sounding cheerful.

I hesitated for a moment, wondering how much I wanted to share. But something about Henry's voice made me feel like I could trust him. 'It's been a tough day,' I said, taking a deep breath. 'I lost my job.'

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment I worried that I had said too much. But then Henry spoke up. 'I'm sorry to hear that,' he said. 'Do you want to talk about it?

"I told Henry everything - about how my boss had fired me, about how I had forgotten to turn my phone back on after our night together, and about how I was feeling uncertain about my future. Henry listened attentively, asking questions and offering words of encouragement.

As we talked, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. It was nice to have someone to share my burdens with, someone who seemed to genuinely care about what I was going through.

After I finished telling him everything, Henry was quiet for a moment. Then he said, 'You know, I think I might be able to help you out. My company is hiring for a few positions, and I think you might be a good fit. Would you be interested in coming in for an interview?'

I was taken aback by the offer. I hadn't expected Henry to be able to help me out like that. But at the same time, I was intrigued. Could this be the opportunity I needed to turn my life around?

'I'd love to,' I said, trying to sound calm. 'Thank you so much for offering.'

Henry smiled, I could hear it in his voice. 'No problem,' he said. 'I'll send you the details of the job and we can set up a time for you to come in. Sound good?'

I nodded, even though he couldn't see me. 'Sounds great,' I said, feeling a sense of hope that I hadn't felt in hours."

"Over the next few days, I prepared for the interview, researching the company and practicing my responses to common interview questions. Henry had given me all the details about the job, and I was excited about the opportunity. I felt a sense of gratitude towards him for helping me out, and I was hoping that I could make a good impression.

On the day of the interview, I dressed professionally and arrived early at the company's office. Henry had told me that he would meet me there, and I was glad to see him waiting for me in the lobby. He smiled and gave me a reassuring hug, and we walked together to the conference room where the interview would take place.

As we waited for the interviewer to arrive, Henry gave me some last-minute advice. 'Just be yourself,' he said. 'You're going to do great.'

The interviewer arrived, and I was introduced to the company's HR manager. The interview went well, and I felt confident about my chances of getting the job. After it was over, Henry walked me out of the office, asking me how it went.

'I think it went well,' I said, smiling. 'Thanks again for helping me out. I really appreciate it.'

Henry smiled back, his eyes crinkling at the corners. 'Anytime,' he said. 'I'm rooting for you.'

A few days later, I received a call from the company, offering me the job. I was thrilled, and I immediately accepted. I couldn't wait to tell Henry the good news."

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