Talking with a Superior. [Author Notes at the End.]

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Chapters: [1] - [2] - [3] - [4] - [5] - [6] - [7 current] - [8]...

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59 ÷ 31 = 0

Chapter 7: March 20th

INVENTORY: BED, MOBILE, FRIDGE, SHIRT, PANTS
Balance: 0 USD

“Sorry Mr. Damian, but can I have a part of the payment early?”

"I understand, Hisham. I heard about the Con Artist incident but didn't know you were involved. My condolences..."

"You do understand."

"But sorry, I can't do that."

"Wh- Why?!"

"The streams aren't doing good. I didn't reach the payout threshold last month. I haven't received my Payments either you know!"

"Dammit! ...D- Damian I'm afraid to say but I'm starving right now--"

"It can't be that bad. I promise I'll pay you as soon as the platform pays me! ...Surely, you can wait 10 days, right?"

"No... Y- Yes, I can. Sorry for bothering you."

"I'm the one who's sorry, see you at tomorrow's stream."

Hisham closes the messaging app and screams silently. He opens the Fridge. It's empty.

Hisham opens and closes the fridge multiple times. As if he hopes it'll magically fill itself if he pleads enough.

"If I could wait 10 days I wouldn't have messaged you!" Hisham surrenders on his bed.

His sister promised to visit on the weekend. His only meal in the foreseeable future will arrive two days from now. Hisham scratches his head.

He waits.

In the back of his mind, the Joker's laughs grew louder.

To Be Continued...

Go to Chapter 8...

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Author Notes

I tried to continue the trend of having a Dialogue-only chapter as much as I could. That part took only half of this chapter though.

Hisham has spent all the remaining food he had in the past three days between chapters, and his sister refused to help him monetary. (He brought it on himself.) Now, his last-ditch effort failed too.

Will he survive until the next weekend?

I hope you look forward to the next chapter.

What do you think?

The story is nearing its climax. I hope to be more consistent with publishing it from now on.

If you liked reading this, you might also like my other stories. Please check out my "Where to Start?" article for more information.

Salam (Peace)

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