Chapter 194: Inviting David Over

Rose's POV: After the day's events, Rose felt the weight of stress pressing on her shoulders like a heavy cloak. The boutique, once a source of joy, Now, I felt claustrophobic, The air was thick with the residue of tense exchanges. She glanced at the clock, Its hands inching towards the end of her shift, And made a decision. She needed an escape, A refuge from the storm of the day. With a deep breath, Rose approached her assistant manager, A kindred spirit who understood the silent language of fatigue. "I think I need to call it a day," Rose admitted her voice a mere whisper of its usual cheerful timbre. The assistant manager nodded, Her eyes reflected empathy. "Go ahead, Rose. We've got everything covered here," She assured her, Her words were a soothing balm to Rose's frayed nerves. Gratitude flickered in Rose's eyes As she slipped off her name tag, The symbol of her role, And placed it gently on the counter. She wrapped her scarf around her neck, Armor aga