“Every time…every fucking time.” Faye whispered to herself, bending over and craning her neck in hopes of finding the issue.
The office printer was ancient, a piece fit for a museum – and it was the bane of her existence tonight.
In her mind’s eye, she could picture herself laying on her couch, the dim light of the fireplace flickering in rhythm to a soft crackle as she lay out with a bowl of ice cream, Pringles (her overweight cat), and another season of whatever Netflix crime drama show she found tonight.
The weekend was almost here and she was so ready for it, she could hardly wait. But first, the printer.
Patrick had asked for the final versions of the contracts and proposals to be on his desk the minute he walked in next week, leaving Faye to finish the job before she left.
She slid out a drawer that seemed like it hadn’t been shut correctly.
“Burning the midnight oil?” a voice came from behind her.
Faye twisted her head and saw Jeremy between her auburn locks of hair. She straightened up and turned to him.