"Early Closing Today: Staff Event. Thank you for understanding!"
Just like what the note said, the grocery store closed early that afternoon.
It was all of a sudden. Gray had planned it earlier with Marcus and Joel.
After the long weeks of cleanup, reform, and recovery, he figured everyone deserved a little breather. Besides, they had a new manager now.
It was just right to celebrate it with the employees.
The sky outside was still bright when the lights dimmed and the doors of the store were closed and locked. However, at the back of it, the energy was different.
The usual noise from the customers was now replaced by chatter and laughter from employees.
The staff room had been cleaned and rearranged just for the night. The tables were placed next to each other, lining the wall. It was topped with trays of hot food, takeout boxes from well-known fast food, and plastic cups next to bottles of soda and juice.
