Chapter 69 Pranks Gone Wrong

• “Esther,” Kimberly says. Unlike Lila, she’s actually come out of her office. Standing in front of my cubicle wall, she reaches over it to hand me a paper. On it is an idea for an honest to God legitimate article and a few bullet points she wants covered. “Get me this assignment ASAP.”
• “Yes, ma’am,” I say, unable to contain my excitement. This isn’t busying work. This is a real story with real leads. Something that could make the front page if I find the right angle. “I’ll do my best.”
• Kimberly rolls her eyes at me, but she’s smiling too, just a little. “Don’t try. Just get it done.”