What an absolute terrible, cold-hearted viper disguised as a man!
With rage and fury burning in my heart, I stormed out of his office and out of the building to where Annie was waiting for me outside.
Her hopeful expression immediately dimmed when she took in the sight of me. “No good?” she asked.
Walking beside her, I started angrily kicking the metal railing that lined the side of the pathway.
“Nicholas is such an old-fashioned, pig-headed jerk!” With each word, I kicked in emphasis, the metal clanging under my shoe.
Annie moved over, making room on the bench. When there was enough for me, I gave up my fight with the metal railing and dropped down beside her.
“He won’t agree to help me,” I said.
“Yeah,” Annie said, smiling slightly. “I guessed that.” The smile quickly faded. She
