The Price of Blind Trust
The class nerd asked, "Did you hand in my application, Carrie?"
Carrie replied right away, "Yep. Felham University, journalism, just like you wanted."
"Nice! Thanks, Carrie!"
The class athlete followed, "What about me?"
"Northern Academy of Athletes, your dream."
"You're an angel, Carrie!"
My deputy texted soon after, "What about me, Carrie?"
Carrie replied instantly as well, "Kinsley University, computer science. You know you love it."
"You're a saint!"
Carrie didn't hesitate to answer their questions. The chat was spammed with thank yous and emojis of gratitude. Everyone's mood was more buoyant with every passing moment.