Bad luck exceeds death.

John's voice brought me back to reality and I sighed again.

" Yes, I will help you but this is the last …"

I couldn't finish my sentence because the guy had already left for his office and was coming back with a pile of documents in his hands.

He laid them carelessly on my desk before giving me an energy drink to bring me a little boost.

" You should get started then..."

Then turning to the popular woman, he asked her if she wanted to go to lunch. She smiled elegantly, rubbing her hand through her hair before replying in the affirmative.

" I was already hungry, so let's go then."

Without another word to me, the two left for lunch leaving me alone in front of two piles of documents. It was a bad idea because my job alone was not easy but when I added to my colleague's accounting documents, I was running towards overwork. I was sure of it but I had already accepted. I could not go back on my word, especially if it is about John, and if there was one thing for which I was proud, it was the fact of being a trustworthy woman.

Decided I took a pen, a calculator, and files before plunging into it ardently.

I worked so hard that I couldn't see the time passing and soon, I felt a pain in my back. This pain forced me to straighten up and take a break only to notice that the room was empty and the bay windows looking over the city gave me a clear indication that night had long since fallen.

I quickly glanced at my watch and my body went cold when I found out it was 8 p.m., and I had been working overtime unintentionally...but that wasn't the worst part. I had to choose between the fact that John left without even saying goodbye to me when it was his fault that I was in such a ridiculous situation.

Secondly, I should have gone to deliver the work to my boss at 6 p.m., but now at 8 p.m I am downright two hours late and have no doubt that my boss will make me pay for it.

Between insults and humiliation, I wouldn't know where I was going to put myself.

My boss was not going to hesitate to remind me how incapable and incompetent I am, which I find stupid because I am the most competent of his employees. This is why he gives me all the work rather than others, and the fact that I'm also the only one to pander to his whims.

After all, the others have far too much charisma for my boss to lose the way to order them as he does with me.

I get up quickly, repacking all the files, mine and those of my colleague even if in the end, I have only done two-thirds of the work requested. He would understand that my work alone could not be done in only five hours and added to that of my colleague, I would be taken by the times forced to work overtime.

I wiggled my aching neck and clicked my tongue on my puck...I had a bitter aftertaste in the back of my throat not to mention the fact that my stomach was gurgling reminding me that I hadn't eaten since breakfast.

My insides were writhing and added to the fact that my head was pounding, and I was seeing blurry due to fatigue and hunger, I could barely stand up.

I took a moment to calm myself down and when I did, I ran down the hall almost slipping on the tiles which I imagine the maid had just polished...despite me not wearing high heels, I slipped twice before recovering and rushing into the dark hallway at the end of which was my boss's office.

I was so obsessed with my goal that I didn't even hear the night guard talking to me and finally, I was in front of my boss's office.

I took a deep breath before releasing everything. Making sure not to spill everything, I reached up and knocked on the office door.

It was light, almost shy, which clearly expressed the state of mind I was in.

After a few seconds of knocking with no answer, I decided to call.

Again silence greeted me and shortly after, I heard footsteps coming up behind me and turned around hastily.

It was the night watchman looking at me both sorry and annoyed...

He wanted to tell me that the boss had since returned but I didn't want to listen to him. If I had done so it would have kept me on this useless walk, especially since I was loaded.

" I'm sorry my little lady but the boss has been home for hours now, you are the only employee of this company...at least with me...give me these files I will help you carry them."

I said nothing and followed the security guard toward the employees' offices.

Once he arrived, he apologized, deciding to go do his rounds, and then left alone, I finally let out the tears I had kept against the hallway...they had left me with their work, they didn't even have the decency to let me know they were leaving but I was there doing their job...their damn job...I wanted to scream in rage to throw those files in anger, to tear them up but I'm done by calming myself down...it was my fault for being such a jerk, the Turkish head that we exploit without it ever doing anything and to which we don't need to say thank you when she does you a favor.

I've always been exploited and I'm sure it will stay that way if I don't rush the train.

I sighed forcefully and angrily wiping the tears from my eyes, the rubbing that had caused patches of redness on my face.

I took the pen and decided to continue working...when it was 11 p.m., the security guard came back. And after telling me that the time had passed and that it was desirable for me to return, I sorted the files into piles of documents, putting those of my colleague aside and then mine of the other for the next morning.

I got up and stretched for a long time, relaxing my muscles and making them less numb and more flexible. Then I took my bag, thanked the guard, and left the room towards the elevator.

I walked in and when the doors closed as I found myself in complete silence of the place, I slipped onto the floor and started crying.

Why did they have to be so mean and cruel? Why are they using me so meanly?

I cried over and over and finally, I was in the hall, the lights were off and I was gasping looking around...

Nobody, I was the only person nearby.

I sighed and walked out of the company shivering at the night breeze, biting my skin despite the heavy coat I was wearing...it wasn't a good night for me.

I went out to see many couples walking in love and I felt my heart twist in pain... I truly wanted to be like them with my lover on this special day but I was so alone, it was pitiful.

I walked a long time to the metro, not having enough money to take a taxi at this time of night. I arrived at the metro station and waited for it to arrive.

I was sitting on a bench with a few runaway teenagers nearby and two men behind.

I was just praying that they wouldn't attack me at least that they wouldn't take my meager little money or that they wouldn't snatch my cell phone. If so, I'd curse myself even more for my life.

I was exhausted and only dreamed of one thing, getting home and going to bed...no reading tonight.

I dozed off for a moment, taken from fatigue and it jerked on my shoulder and woke me up. There was such a handsome man in front of me who was talking to me... I contented myself with admiring him, too impressed by his looks... maybe I wasn't as cursed as I thought and maybe, I would go home with him and despite my fatigue, I would finally receive a real cock out of my dreams.

I smiled like a moron. Certainly, the man found me stupid because he shifted showing me the doors of the metro which were already closing.

" Shit!"

I threw myself into the subway at full speed before sighing in relief when I made sure I was there. I looked at where the man was and realized with disappointment that he was going towards the subway without even looking at me.

" It was too wonderful to be true, I was sure."

I went to sit in the empty metro and waited to finally be at its station...I couldn't stand seeing the couples show their love to each other in front of me...it was becoming disgusting...yes I was embittered and jealous but I didn't care that was my feeling at the time.

Soon I arrived at my station and got out of the metro towards my neighborhood. I almost ran through the streets of the neighborhood before climbing the steps of my building and rushing into my studio, finally home.

My body was sore all over and all I wanted was to sleep

I threw myself on my bed and languished on it, directly closing my eyes, and suddenly falling asleep.

The alarm clock rang shrill in my ears and I had to wake up. I went into the shower dragging my feet and finally in the shower cubicle, I took off my clothes from the day before and showered quickly...

The metro in the morning was a struggle so to avoid any problems, I just went very early which is why my alarm clock was set for 6 am.

I washed quickly and dressed simply, I didn't know how to put on make-up, which is why I wouldn't take a lot of time to get ready.

I left my studio in the direction of the subway and engulfed myself there. I arrived at work quite early. Finally, I was on time and barely arrived. I was summoned to the boss's office.

I gulped, I was going to be in trouble for not submitting my work on time.

I arrived and found John in front of the boss and the two men were looking at me as if I had committed the greatest sin.

" Hel…Hell. hello sir..."

" Good morning? Good morning. There's nothing good today Valeria...I told you I was expecting those documents at 6:00 sharp yesterday and you never showed up."

" It's that sir... it was too much work and..."

" Too much work? Besides being incompetent, are you also lazy?"

" No ... no sir I swear to you ... I finished very late yesterday. If you want, I will bring you the documents ... I finished and ..."

" That's not even the point ... not only are you unable to finish your work but you also penalize your colleague?"

I looked at the two men unable to understand then the booming voice of my boss brought me back to reality.

" He had his work to do but you managed to trick him and took his work to end up not finishing it in time."

I was lost at this point, how did I take John's job, he was the one who came and...

" Valeria, you knew that these documents had to be given to the boss but you took them and now I find myself in a mess..."

" But I told you that..."

" You made him believe that it was me who sent you the reason for which he yielded; but he should not have been that naive, where it is your fault, John."

" I understand sir... I shouldn't have let myself be convinced like that..."

" But that's not true...John, it's you..."

" Hey shut up Valeria, you go out and bring me the documents that you supposedly finished right away."

I was cold, John lied so that I would be reprimanded for him, and knowing our leader, he would not have given me the time or the opportunity to explain myself. John took advantage of it, the filthy scum, I was so stupid to love him, if I hadn't agreed to help him, I would have finished my part of the work in time and would not be in this situation...the tears began to sting my eyes and during my whole walk in the hallway, I had to hold myself back and control myself so as not to let anything show in front of my colleagues.

I walked past the popular woman who didn't even give me a look and took the piles of documents, I grabbed them and walked back into my boss's office.

I gave them to him and he checked them.

" Still happy that you did all this shit ... the next time you want to be playful to yourself, assess your abilities well, and don't embarrass others, you can go out."

I said nothing and left in silence with my head down, I went to lock myself in the broom closet and cried again and again...why...why? They are so cruel...I was crying so much I started to gasp and at the same time, I heard footsteps...it was John and the popular colleague they seemed to be kissing.

" Haha, this idiot took a lot..."

" Don't talk about this woman...I just wanted to tell you that yesterday's evening was magnificent, I loved it..."

I put a hand in front of my mouth so the famous girlfriend was her, they played me well.

" For whom she thinks she is? Nothing, her only role is to do what she is asked so she will have a little use"

" You are so mean."

They were laughing at my fate as I did everything to keep myself from crying and being noticed. The two lovers left and I stayed for a moment before going out...all day long I had kept my calm making an important decision...I was not going to let myself be done...never again and I will live as I please without worrying about pleasing anyone or doing what others expect of me.

I would be as mean as those who thought they could use me however they wanted.

I finished my work day with this in mind and decided that instead of going straight home, I would go and have a drink.

I took a few hits at 9 p.m.

I put up with the way to my house, I was not drunk but my head was spinning a little... I need to sleep.

The metro station was a few meters in front of me and I was waiting for the light to turn red to allow me to cross.

So I started the steps on the road but at some point, I heard horns, my body hit violently before finding myself on the ground, and after nothing, total darkness.

I had just been hit by a vehicle and died instantly.

Bad luck exceeds death.

I felt my consciousness shut down as my body was being stabbed from all sides. I was in pain and I knew it would be my death. So I prayed. I never believed in God but at that moment, faced with the injustice that my life will have been, I prayed. Yes, I wished for a second chance.

"If you exist, allow me, then I will now live for myself and no longer for others."