The briefing had extended by fifteen minutes and we were three minutes to opening time; Aria, once again, had monopolized the briefing with her eager stories and comments.
“Anyone else have any other comments to add to the briefing before we open shop?” asked Mr. Liew.
“Yes,” answered Juli, “it’s about these receipts-”
“Yes!” interrupted Aria, “I have that same problem too! When I blah blah blah….”
“Ugh! So angry! This Kak Aria…keeps on talking and talking,” whispered Juli to Yati.
“Be patient. There’s a reason she’s not married.”
