Later that afternoon, the office had an unusual quietness. Most of the employees had already been dismissed early, and by the time Maya packed up her things, the hallways were nearly empty. As she stepped out of the elevator, she wasn’t surprised to find Jason, Ariel, Sophie, and Nathaniel all making their way out at the same time. “Look at us,” Jason said with a grin, slinging his bag over his shoulder. “All clocking out like responsible adults.” “First time for everything,” Ariel added with a smirk. They all laughed lightly, the late sun casting a warm glow over the sidewalk outside. “Goodnight, guys,” Maya said, adjusting her handbag. “Wait,” Sophie piped up, turning to Maya. “Can I maybe... come over for a bit? I just feel like we need a little bestie talk time. You can finally tell me everything.” Maya smiled. “Yeah, of course. Come on, let’s go.” Ariel sighed dramatically. “Ugh, I wish I could come too. But, you know… the family dinner.” Maya gave her a soft smile. “It’
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