The Hero of the Day

Not all heroes wear aprons, but Mr. Peters sure knew how to save the day. He walked over, his expression calm but full of quiet understanding. “Don’t worry,” he said gently, his voice steady. “Difficult customers come with the trade, but you handled it with grace and professionalism.”

Then, he added something that caught me off guard. “Take the rest of the day off,” he offered. Relief washed over me as I nodded, grateful for the unexpected kindness. I began packing up my things, which didn’t take long. With barely any stuff in my purse, I took off my apron and hung it in the locker.