36 Mark’s Plan

Rachel, determined to face the challenges awaiting her at the office, hopped into her car and set off on her journey. “I always come into the office a few hours before due time. There’s no way I’d be late for this one.”  She said as her engines revved to life. As she navigated the city streets, her mind was filled with a mix of apprehension and a flicker of hope that she could somehow face the storm with her sanity intact. She knew that Mark was going to make her day miserable. She was very sure of it.  “I just can’t let him use me today.” Finally reaching her destination, Rachel pulled up to the entrance of the office. building, only to find no available parking  spaces in sight. She let out a frustrated sigh and rolled down her window to speak with the gateman. "Excuse me," she called out, hoping for a stroke of luck.  "Is there any place I can park my car? I'm running a bit late." The gateman, a burly man with a gruff voice, scratched his head and s