109- a day to go

It was almost evening, and Esther stood outside of Ashley Quarters, waiting for Mello. The air was thick with tension, and the hum of angry voices spilled out from the building behind her.

Investors and shareholders were packed inside, their complaints and demands displaying their discontent and anger

Despite the everything around her seem to be chaotic, Esther's mind wandered back to the young man she had met earlier that day. His easy smile and warm spirit had left a surprising mark on her. Making friends had never come easily to her, but with him, it felt natural, almost effortless.

Her reverie was abruptly interrupted as a group of investors barged out of the building, toward her.

"Where's Mello?" Sir Gusta demanded as he got to her, his voice displaying his dissatisfaction.

"We need an explanation, where is he?" Sir Lee added,

" We can't keep waiting!! I suggest we take matters into our hands!!" Sir Dean added.

She took a step back, feeling the weight of their frustration beari
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