Ava’s point of view
"I need your help, Gloria. Tom managed to get us all the day off with pay at the packhouse. Remember this when I ask for a favor, best friend," I texted Gloria, anxiously awaiting her response. I valued her friendship more than anything.
"Gosh, woman. Why are you up so early? And yay, I already like Tom more. How and why did he do that?" Gloria asked.
Feeling anxious, I heard a gentle knock on the bathroom door. The others must have been filled with excitement after Beta James made the unexpected announcement, and I imagined them busily preparing to make the most of their unexpected day off.
Hastily, I left the bathroom and made my way towards the back door of the packhouse, my mind racing with thoughts of what to say to Gloria.
Just as I was on the verge of mak
