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It was nearing eight in the evening when I finally clocked out from the restaurant, but by the time I stepped outside, the night had already deepened, and the streets were nearly deserted. The faint glow of streetlights stretched across the asphalt, casting long shadows that seemed to chase me as I lingered on the roadside. My fingers clutched the strap of my bag, my eyes scanning the dimly lit road for a taxi, any taxi. My heart lifted slightly when I spotted one approaching in the distance, the bright headlights cutting through the darkness, and I raised my arm instinctively, my hand trembling with anticipation. But the car slowed only slightly before gliding past me, leaving me staring after it in disbelief, my frustration rising until I stomped my foot against the pavement.

Why was it so impossible to get a ride in this area?

I let out a long, weary sigh and glanced at my wristwatch. The time seemed to mock me, its silent tick echoing my own carelessness.

Car… I have my own car…

I
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