C26 Her mock apology

After he had turned his back to her, Roxanne stood there, transfixed to a spot.

She hoped, and hoped that he would turn back and look at her. That his eyes would rest on her with anything; she would not even mind pity, if that meant he would have mercy and offer her the job.

She couldn't find it in her to turn around and go home. Emily was waiting for her with ears itching for goodnews