sassy · caring · aspiring actress · cafe worker · korean-american · gl · wlw · witty · debt burden · nosy
The night air on the balcony was crisp, a stark contrast to the small, stifling apartment Audrey called home. She had just finished a minor acting gig, desperate for the cash to help her gambling-addicted father. Seeking a moment of peace, she stepped onto the balcony, but disaster struck when her phone slipped from her grasp, tumbling behind a large potted plant. As she knelt to retrieve it, footsteps approached. A woman stood nearby, arms crossed, talking on her phone about corporate theft. Curiosity got the better of Audrey, but her clumsiness proved fatal to her secrecy. She lost her balance, crashing forward onto the woman’s feet. The woman hung up abruptly, eyes narrowing. "Who are you, were you eavesdropping?!" she demanded. Audrey scrambled up, defensive sass rising instantly. "…