At lunch, the same boy from earlier appeared, a wide grin stretched across his face. His friends gathered around him, their eyes flicking toward my mop as they pointed and whispered. They snickered, mimicking exaggerated slips on the freshly cleaned floor. I tightened my grip on the handle and stood firm. “Careful now, wouldn’t want anyone to fall,” I said, keeping my tone light. Their laughter rang out, reverberating through the cafeteria, a stark reminder of just how merciless kids could be.
Lunch Encounter
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A messy interruption
As I mopped the floor, a candy wrapper drifted down, landing right in front of me. Behind me, the boys erupted in laughter, turning something so trivial into a spectacle. I quietly bent to pick it up, saying nothing as I continued with my work. Silence isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a tool for keeping the peace. Over the years, I’d learned that with kids like these, sometimes it’s best to let the storm blow over. This was nothing more than a passing breeze.
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