All of it required specialized operators, and someone with my skill set was exactly what they needed.
I accepted their offer on the spot. The onboarding paperwork was done before I left the building.
They agreed to let me start after the holiday.
Only then did I leave.
For the next few days, I threw myself into the resort. Hiking, sightseeing, eating whatever I wanted. I knew this stretch would be peaceful.
But Victor's company equipment had been deteriorating for a long time.
And with Sybilla constantly mishandling the instruments, it was only a matter of time before something went wrong.
I just hadn't expected it to happen on the very first day of the holiday.
"Layla! The instrument broke down. You need to come back right now!"
Sybilla's voice was tight with panic.
I could hear the tremor running through every word, the barely concealed fear underneath.
I kept my voice even. "Sybilla, you seem to have forgotten. I don't work there anymore."
Silence on the other end. Brief, loaded.
Then her voice came back, strained. "I know you resigned!"
"But this was your job. You didn't do a proper handover. The instrument is malfunctioning now, so you're still responsible!"
