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Day One

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Natalia

Everyone is glaring at me like I stole their money.

I’m not even surprised. With all the rumors Tristian and Cecily keep pushing out if they came at me with fire and pitchforks I still wouldn’t be shocked.

I keep my chin up and walk like I own the building.

I don’t ask for help. I'm not scared. (I'm a little scared.) I just prefer to find things myself.

The first door I open is a supply closet.

"Sorry," I tell a shelf of toilet paper, and close it.

The second door is the break room.
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