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The day my whole life changed started out just like any other. My name is Fred Arthur, and I'm a quiet guy who keeps to himself. I work at a big insurance company, where my job is to make copies and file records. I'm good at it, but it's not exactly exciting. The only enjoyment I have is the love of reading books and the solitude and reflection of my own thoughts. Most people would think I should really go out more, enjoy the scenery, and take a break to take a vacation. But they can't be more wrong; I think the best thing after books is reclining sofas and a cup of coffee to sooth my coffee addiction in a warm, cozy home. But as people have said, "Life is full of unexpected things, so expect the unexpected." Well, maybe I made that up—I don’t know—but you still get my point. Well, today I will learn that life gave me the biggest slap in the face.
It was another normal day in the office except for an overtime with my boss Maxwel, whom we call Max, who had pleaded with me. Max was a nice guy, and I didn't want to get on his bad side. Plus, I could use the extra money, and I was the best at my job while the rest of my colleagues were lazy and took too much time on a single claim, sometimes taking more than three times the estimated time. So I agreed, even though it meant canceling my plans for the evening. He revealed to me that he had completely forgotten about his daughter's school concert that night. Despite his forgetfulness, he loved his daughter dearly and spared no expense when it came to her happiness, even going so far as to buy her multiple dresses, makeup, and even a second car after she didn't like the color of the first one. Which was insane. But I do understand; his wife had died while they had her, and he was trying to be the best father he could be by giving her everything, which I don’t think is the best, but who am I to judge? After I agreed, partly due to the promise of an extra $20 on top of my regular pay from him pleading with me for hours, he had rushed out the door to attend his daughter's school concert, I was left alone in the empty office, surrounded by scattered papers on his desk. Looking out the window, I noticed the sun had set, leaving the office in darkness, I could see Max going to the parking lot, as his car is the only one left. I turned back and little did I know, this was just the beginning of a chaotic day.
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