The morning sun streamed through the curtains, and Ruby stretched and yawned as she woke up. She felt energized, invigorated, and ready to take on the day. She got out of bed, put on her robe, and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. She looked in the mirror, and she felt a rush of excitement and happiness. Today was the day that she would finally be acknowledged as her father's favorite. Today, she would finally feel like she belonged.Ruby was in a good mood that morning, and she made a point of being extra nice to Derrick. She offered to make him breakfast, and she made sure to thank him for all the help he had given her. She was determined to make him feel appreciated, and she wanted to start the day off on the right foot. After breakfast, she got dressed in her nicest clothes, wanting to look her best for her father. She spent extra time doing her hair and makeup, wanting to look her most beautiful.“Derrick, I want you to go with me to my dad's place. We

Ruby turned away from her brother and headed for the car, where Derrick was waiting. He gave her a sympathetic look as she got in, and she gave him a small smile in return. "Sorry about that," she said, as he started the car. "It's okay," he replied. "Family can be complicated sometimes." Ruby nodded. "Tell me about it," she said, as they drove away from her parents' house. She knew that her relationship with her brother was far from perfect, but she also knew that it was something that they would always be working on.As they pulled up to the house, Ruby turned to Derrick and began to tell him about the upcoming trip. "We are leaving for New York in a week," she announced, her excitement palpable. "My father wants me to go there, strictly for pleasure and personal vacation, and he asked me to take you along as well." Derrick's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious?" he asked, unable to keep the surprise from his voice. "Of course I am," Ruby said, laughing. "I wouldn't kid ab

Derrick's heart sank when the woman made the announcement. He had come to her for help to find his spot at the company job, and this was not what he had been expecting. He thought he would be employed for a position as a manager, or something else in his field. But instead, she was offering him a job as a janitor. He knew that he needed to take the job, no matter how much he didn't want to. He needed the money, and he couldn't afford to be picky. He tried to put on a brave face, but inside, he was devastated.Derrick walked away from the woman's office, he couldn't help but think about how much he resented Ruby. He felt like she had always looked down on him, and now she was trying to humiliate him by giving him such a low-level job. He knew that it wasn't really her fault, but he couldn't help but feel angry and resentful. He thought about all the times she had made him feel small and worthless, and he felt a burning desire to get back at her.Derrick was seething with anger as he wa

Derrick got ready for bed, going through his evening routine. He brushed his teeth, washed his face, and changed into his pajamas. As he climbed into bed, he felt a sense of exhaustion wash over him. The argument with Ruby had taken a toll on him, and he just wanted to sleep and forget about it. He turned off the light and closed his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing and clear his mind. But as he lay there, he couldn't stop thinking about Ruby and what might have been.Derrick's day at work was slow and monotonous, as usual. He went about his tasks of sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the bathrooms with the same lack of enthusiasm he always felt. The hours dragged by, and he found himself counting down the minutes until he could go home. He tried to distract himself by thinking about other things, but his mind kept coming back to Ruby. He couldn't get her out of his head, no matter how hard he tried.As the workday dragged on, Derrick noticed that he was making more mistakes than

As Derrick drove back to his apartment, he decided that he needed some fresh air. He parked his car in a public lot and then set off on foot, heading for a nearby park. The sun was warm on his skin and the air was fresh and crisp. He felt a sense of calmness as he walked, letting the world around him wash over him. He breathed in the scent of the trees and the grass, enjoying the simplicity of the moment.As Derrick walked through the park, he noticed that there were other people there as well. There were couples strolling hand in hand, kids playing on the swings, and people reading books or sunbathing on the grass. He felt a sense of connection to these strangers, as if they were all a part of something bigger than themselves. It was a reminder that even though he was alone in his grief, he was never truly alone.As Derrick watched the other people in the park, he felt a twinge of loneliness. He was reminded of the fact that he had no one to share his life with, no one to come home t