CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE – INTERVIEW MAYHEM

The next morning, Karina woke early, filled with determination to land her dream job working with animals. Despite the chaos of her previous interview, she refused to be deterred. Karina had meticulously mapped out her route to Purr-fect Pals Pet Rescue, the shelter where she had scheduled a 10am interview for a kennel attendant position. "No wrong turns or flat tires this time," she told her reflection firmly as she got ready. With her neatly printed driving directions and resume in hand, Karina headed out the door at 8:30am sharp. The rescue was located across town, but she had budgeted plenty of time to arrive early. The morning commute started smoothly. Karina hummed along to an upbeat pop song on the radio, mentally rehearsing her answers. That's when disaster struck. A loud bang and jarring thud rocked Karina's little hatchback. She jumped, grip tightening on the steering wheel as the car swerved slightly. "What the...?" Looking in the rearview mirror, her heart plummeted