Chapter 2

"You're late, Wren."
"I know, Yoshiko, I know."
"Trouble with your sister again?"
"Isn't it always?"
"What'd the little s**t do this time?"
"Used my shirt to put out a fire. And because she also forgot to do the laundry, I had to go buy a new one on the way here."
Yoshiko laughed. "Can you get me into one of her parties?" Wren glared at her. She held her hands up in surrender. "Kidding."
"I don't know what to do about her."
"Don't ask me. I still think like a teenager."
"She thinks she's a teenager with a bucket list."
"Let her get on with it. She's smart enough not to do anything too stupid or dangerous."
"I used to believe that."
"Wren?" The boss shouts from her office. "Come in here."
"You're in trouble." Yoshiko sings.
"Great. Just what I need." Wren walked into the office. "you wanted to see me, Awen?"
"Close the door." Wren closed the door. "Is there anything you want to tell me?"
"I'm sorry I was late. I won't happen again." Wren apologized.
"That's not what I'm talking about."
"I don't understand." Wren was confused.
"Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?"
"It's not a big deal."
"It's your birthday. You should be celebrating with your family and friends."
"I can't miss work."
"Wren, you're my best worker but everyone needs down time. When was the last time you had a day off?" Wren shrugged. "It's too late for me to give you today but I don't want to see you tomorrow."
"But I can't afford to."
"I'll give you it as a holiday. You need a break."
"I'm fine, really."
"Don't argue with me, Wren."
Wren sighed. "Thank you."
"Even though you don't mean that, you're welcome." Wren laughed. "That's better. Tell me, what did you get for your birthday?"
"Nothing."
"Why not?"
"I haven't told anyone."
"What about your sister?"
"She forgot."
"I'm sure that's not true. She's probably waiting to suprise you when you get home."
"I doubt that. I should get back to work."
Wren left the office.

Reviews

[Jennie Baron]

Good dialogue, and you have inserted tags and names so that it's simple to follow who's speaking. Perhaps in future drafts you can insert just a little more action and description. But you do have me curious about the story!

[Jemma Packman]

Thank you. I am working on improving my descriptive writing. Hopefully the new piece I am working on will be an improvement.