Chapter 20

There were a few months left before school started. Having nothing much to do, Saoirse decided to intern at an advertising company. Her major was graphic design, which was an internationally influential program at Hufter University. Although she was just an intern, her colleagues and supervisors took good care of her. The only issue was that the company was a bit far from home, and the commute was lengthy. To ensure Saoirse got enough rest, her parents rented her a small studio apartment near the company, asking her to come back home only on weekends. Though Saoirse missed home, she had grown a lot during her four years of university and quickly adapted to life in Poralis. One morning at 8:00 am, she left for work, yawning as she carried her bag. She noticed that a room across the hall, which had been up for rent, now had occupants. Curiosity got the better of her, and she almost went to check out her new neighbors. However, the elevator arrived just in time. She had to forget