Good luck

Melinda Garrison

District Manager

E-net Computer Supply Inc.”

She can’t seem to stop crying. What the hell now? Emptiness filled her body, as she struggled to stop crying so she could get the hell out of there. She heard the door open.

“Tina, are you in here?” A woman asks.

Ah, it’s Linda, a woman on her same age that she’s gotten close to. They’re working together and also hang out sometimes on their free time.

“Yeah.” Tina replies after a few moments. She wipes the tears and then opens the door. Linda sees the red face.

“Oh no.” She says.

“Oh yeah.” Tina replies and gives her a weak smile.

“I’m so sorry Tina.” Linda says and pulls Tina into a hug.

“Thanks. Is there someone else that got the letter?” Tina asks.

“Yeah, Mildred and Paul from our department and Jake and Gary from the cable’s department. There’s 15 total. I don’t know the rest yet.” Linda says.

“Okay. Well, I guess I’ll go and pack down my things and say goodbye to everyone.” Tina says and walks over to the sink and splashes cold water on her face.

“I’m sorry Tina. I really am.” Linda says.

“It’s okay, it’s not your fault.” Tina says.

“I’ll keep you company.” Linda says.

“You don’t have to do that. I’ll just get my stuff, then I have to go to econ department for my paycheck.” Tina says.

“I don’t mind.” Linda says.

“Okay, thank you.” Tina says and gives Linda another hug.

They walk out of the bathroom and it’s easy to see that Tina has been crying, even if you splashed a lot of cold water on her face. Everyone comes up to her and give her a hug. Mildred and Paul too.

“We should start our own company.” Paul jokes and gives her a hug.

“Yeah.” Tina laughs.

After a few hours, she leaves the building, Linda walks with her to her car.

“I’m going to miss you here.” Linda says.

“I’ll miss you too and the others, but the job I don’t think I will miss.” Tina says honestly.

“Yeah, it’s not the most fun job out there.” Linda says.

“No. Maybe I’ll apply to college or something, get an education.” Tina says and smiles.

“I would love to do that. But I can’t afford it.” Linda says.

“Probably not me either, but… we’ll see. I guess this is it.” Tina says and opens her car door. She put her stuff into the backseat. She turns towards Linda and give her a hug. “I have my home mail, so please don’t stop sending me emails.” Tina says.

“I won’t, that goes for you too.” Linda replies.

“Off course.” Tina says.

Tina gets into the car and then drives away towards town. In the car alone, she starts to cry a little again. She stops in front of the café. Dana would still be there. She exits the car and walks in. Dana sees her right away. She gets a sad look on her face and walks up to her and pulls Tina into a hug.

“I’m sorry TK.” Dana says.

“It’s okay.” Tina says. “How about that omelette now? I’m hungry.” Tina says and smiles.

“Sure, come on sit down at the counter.” Dana says as she walks behind it and peaks into Mary in the kitchen again and orders an omelette. She walks towards Tina. “Coffee? Or a coke?” Dana asks.

“I’ll take a coke this time.” Tina replies. “I’ve thought about what you said this morning, about getting an education.” Tina says.

“Yeah, did you decide anything?” Dana asks.

“Not exactly, but I am going to check it out. If there is something that I want to do.” Tina says.

“Cool. Why don’t you come over to my place tonight, we’ll check it out together.” Dana suggests.

“Sure.” Tina says and smiles. Her omelette is done and Dana places it in front of her.