Two years have passed.
Laureen is currently working at a very small magazine publishing company that only started two years ago. She's working their as an apprentice, as she's aiming to become a junior writer..."Where's my tea?""How about my coffee?""Laureen, I told you to buy some snacks for our guests, right? What are you still doing here?" one of the senior workers reprimanded her."Yes, I'm sorry... I'm on it now!" Laureen quickly responded.Laureen hurriedly handed the coffee and tea to other senior writers. Afterwards, she went ahead to buy some snacks and drinks for their guests who's going to arrive in their office at any minute now...She quickly rode on her bicycle and after five minutes, she arrives at the nearest convenience store.After getting all the things that she needed, she's now riding on her bicycle, as she's making her way back to the Publishing House.And for the next few hours
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