Kiara gazed at the selection of noodles at the convenience store near her place. Since her go-to quick dinner wasn't available, she scanned through the other options. Her brand loyalty compelled her to pick another flavor from the same company.
It had been another long day of work. On top of that, Kiara had spent most of it making phone calls, trying to find help for Cassandra's case. Once again, she felt completely drained.
I did my best today, she thought, watching the hot water pour into her cup noodles. It's alright. I'll try again tomorrow.
Forcing a smile and shaking off the exhaustion crawling down her spine, she picked up the noodles and set them on a tray. Since this was going to be her dinner tonight, she didn't bother bringing it home. Instead, she took a seat outside the convenience store, at one of the small tables set up under the awning.