"Are there anymore donuts left?" I asked quietly, looking at the box sitting on the chair.
The manager grimaced, immediately looking guilty. "No, they're gone."
"Oh." I resisted the urge to wrap an arm around my stomach, hoping that the rumbling from there wasn't heard by the manager. I'd gotten one earlier in the morning when the managers had first come in with them. A meager breakfast that I had treasured having not eaten since the day before yesterday.
I'd had the hope of obtaining another one for my lunch break. A silly hope.
"Okay." I continued, turning away. I would have nothing for lunch again. That was fine.
"Are you hungry?" The manager asked. "I'm just about to grab lunch, you want something?"
I opened my mouth, but hesitated. Unsure of my answer. Yes I wanted lunch. But at this point, until I could get paid...I had no way to pay him back. "I'm fine." I whispered, offering a weak smile.
His eyes narrowed. "A hamburger then? My treat."
I blinked taken aback. Huh? Hadn't I just said I was..."Uh...sure." I ducked my head. "If that's okay."
-Inspiration from work
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