CHAPTER TWELVE – WORK SABOTAGE

As they drove through the quiet streets, Cassie found herself torn. Should she tell Alex about Marcus's offer? Would he understand her desire for something more, or would he see it as a betrayal of their shared struggles? "You're awfully quiet," Alex observed, glancing at her. "Everything okay?" Cassie hesitated, then made a decision. "Actually, something happened at work today. I got a job offer." Alex's eyebrows shot up. "Really? That's great! Where?" "It's a club called The Grey Room," Cassie explained. "This guy, Marcus, he's a promoter there. He said they could use someone like me." Alex was silent for a moment, and Cassie felt her anxiety building. Finally, he spoke. "Wow. That's... that's a big deal, Cass. Are you going to take it?" "I don't know," Cassie admitted. "It sounds amazing, but it also feels too good to be true. And then there's you, and Jenna, and even stupid Cheesy Fingers. I don't know if I can just leave it all behind." Alex reached over and squeezed her ha