The Cost of Leaving
Language: en
For two years, Carter Vance transferred $10,000 to me every time he spent the night at my place. That is, until one particular morning, when I received a notification for $100,000. [I’m getting engaged next month.] [Received.] I stared quietly at the pinned conversation on my phone. There was no further activity. An hour later, I placed my resignation letter on my office desk and drove through the night back to my hometown. Just as I was dreaming about using the money to buy a few properties and become a landlord, Carter suddenly appeared in front of me. Suppressing his fury, his voice…