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Dylan's work had always been his life. With no family to make him feel loved, he found joy only in his job. He poured his heart and soul into his work, and his dedication earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues. So, when he received a sack letter, it felt like his world had come to an end. His heart shattered into pieces, and with a confused mind, Dylan went to his manager's office to seek answers.
Dylan was a good staff member, and everyone admired him. If he were to be sacked, there must have been a reasonable explanation. When he entered the office, his manager looked uncomfortable, avoiding eye contact. "I know why you're here," the manager said. "Trust me, if I had my way, I wouldn't have let it happen. I received a call from the owner of this restaurant, specifically ordering me to sack you."
"Did he tell you why, sir?" Dylan asked, trying to keep his emotions in check.
The manager leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers. "Do you remember keeping someone who didn't want to wait in line?" he replied. "Yes, I do. I remember asking him to wait for his turn. When I told him this, he flared up, saying he'd regret his actions."
"Well, that answers the question," the manager said. "The man you got upset with is the son of one of the most influential men in the city. I'm afraid we can't afford to upset people with connections, no matter how unfair it may seem."
Dylan felt a surge of frustration. "I was only trying to be unbiased and fair to everyone," he said. "I didn't think I was doing anything wrong."
The manager nodded sympathetically. "I understand where you're coming from, but I'm afraid there's nothing I can do. The owner's word is final."
"So, that's it?" Dylan exclaimed, feeling a sense of despair wash over him. "I've dedicated my life to this job, and this is how it ends? Without any explanation or apology?"
The manager looked at him with a mixture of pity and understanding. "I'm sorry, Dylan. If it makes you feel any better, everyone here loves working with you, and we're all upset about this decision."
However, unknowingly to him, his manager went the extra mile to fight for Dylan's return. The manager contacted the owner, arguing that Dylan's actions were justified and that he was an asset to the team.
Dylan left the office, feeling like he'd been punched in the gut. He went to the locker room, packed his stuff, and said goodbye to his colleagues. The news of his sacking had spread throughout the restaurant, and everyone was sad. The remaining hours of work were boring, and no one was happy with the decision.
Feeling hopeless, Dylan planned to visit his favorite latte shop, take a drink, and then go home. He hadn't planned on doing anything drastic, but the pain and frustration were overwhelming. When he arrived at the shop, he ordered a cup of lemonade and noticed a jar of fortune cookies on the counter. Since he had nothing to lose, Dylan opened the jar, took a cookie, and broke it. The fortune read, "You're not alone."
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After his lemonade arrived, Dylan's attention was deflected from the fortune cookie. As he sipped his drink, he began to relax, feeling a sense of calm wash over him. Meanwhile, his former coworkers had planned a surprise visit to show their support.
When they arrived, Dylan was touched by their kindness and concern. Their presence prevented him from doing anything drastic. After the visit, Dylan felt alive, a feeling he had never experienced before. He wanted to relive that moment and asked his colleagues to come over the next day.
The next day, Dylan went to cool off with a drink. Staring at him was the jar of fortune cookies again. He read the fortune aloud: "Something big is coming your way."
With a mix of skepticism and curiosity, Dylan threw the fortune away and went home. That evening, while Dylan was enjoying life, a message landed in his inbox. It was from the owner of the restaurant, apologizing for sacking him and offering a better position.
Dylan couldn't believe his eyes. The fortune cookies' messages now seemed prophetic. He felt a sense of hope and new beginnings. Maybe this was the start of something amazing. He couldn't wait to see what the future held.
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