Melomiri

The Passenger Seat Principle

Language: en

After overtime, my boyfriend drove me home. But his little assistant walked right past me and sat directly in the passenger seat. "Director Tessa, I adjusted this seat to my height. I was afraid you wouldn't be used to it." She apologized while buckling herself in. I didn't speak, just glanced lightly at the back seat, piled high with a young girl's bags and clothes. Sensing the atmosphere was off, Lucas tried to smooth things over. "She's a new intern, just a kid. Don't be petty with her." I nodded thoughtfully, a hint of realization in my tone. "How can a child come out to work?…

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