As Charlotte wandered through the bustling streets of Meadow Brooke, she let out a deep sigh, her eyes fixed on her phone's screen as it buzzed with non-stop notifications from her work group chat. She had opted for a brief walk instead of a quick cab ride back to the office, unsure of how to address Natalie and Rachel's messages.
"Natalie's probably thrilled and anxious, while Rachel's being her usual doubtful self," she thought, pausing at the crosswalk as she waited for the light to change. Just then, her phone rang, with Natalie's name flashing on the screen. Initially tempted to ignore it, Charlotte reconsidered and stepped away from the crosswalk, retreating to the sidewalk to answer the call.
"Hey Nat, - Rachel was right, it was a mistake from the company. I'm truly sorry," She blurted out before Natalie could speak.
"Oh!" Natalie sounded disappointed, that Charlotte could sense her dismay.
