Chapter 69: Compensation

Kara Before I could even think of something to say, Drew turned around, going back to her job. I stood there staring between me and the long line of people waiting outside to be served. The timing was suspicious. I thought. It didn't make sense that the manager would want to see me, but it made even less sense trying to avoid it. I fought back a look over my shoulder, but no one implied she's already too focused. I stepped out through the back door, climbing up the stairs that led to the rooftop. I slipped my hands into my pockets, glancing over my shoulder nervously. I didn't know what the manager wanted to talk about, didn't even have a clue, but there was a gut feeling in my stomach that I wasn't going to like it. "...and I want to help us in any way you can. Trust me, you will be greatly compensated." A voice came from the rooftop. I stopped dead in my tracks, my blood going cold. Leaning my head, pressing it against the wall, I waited as though I was going to hear the pe