There was nothing they could do. Faye had to work, and Princess was going to meet her at the party after dropping off the kids..
"So there is nothing we can do? You don't want our money?" Faye said.
She was in the lobby with Malo and some other people who were assigned to work in the hall for the celebration.
She stood with her arms folded across her chest, her eyes fixed on the two officers while her lungs pulled in a fast, frustrated draft of air.
The officers in charge were the same as yesterday... Dan and Jacob.
"I mean, we can pay you double... just mark our attendance and it'll be like we were here," Malo said to them. He stepped up beside Faye, his hands outstretched in a pleading motion while his heart beat a rapid, hopeful rhythm against his ribs.
