” Beep beep.I took off my hood and gloves and waited until the XO arrived. He led the crew and told me “I can handle this, captain.” I nodded, a...d he brought them all back to the wardroom. I was glad the hatchway was open so I could hear the ass chewing he was about to deliver, and glad that he was the one taking on that role of taskmaster. I hated yelling at my people. I wasn’t that good at it and for me it never was as motivating as a quiet word with someone.“What THE FUCK did I just see back. Or her mother. She gripped her satchel tightly to her corduroy lap and brushed some dust off her cotton sweatshirt."I'll never let you down, Mum! Never! I love you. I'll tell Marianne we're not to see each other until after it's all over. I'm sure she'll understand!" I hope so," Layla's mother agreed. "I certainly hope so."Unfortunately, Marianne wasn't quite as understanding as mother and daughter had hoped. In fact, Layla's mother probably had the more realistic view when she stressed to her. "We should have known," Sandra answered feeling depressed. She took a sip of her coffee."You're right," Barbara replied with a sigh. There was nothing worse than finding she was the source of her problems.Running a hand through her hair, Sandra said, "It kind of makes me wonder if that isn't the reason why business casual has taken such strong root in the business world today. Only the people at the very top of companies dress business formal anymore." I hadn't thought about it," Barbara. "SARAH!!!!" I yelled as I banged on the door. I sighed heavily as I tucked an unruly wisp of hair behind my ear and walked downstairs to my brother's room. "Hey Josh can I use your shower for a second?" I was met by three faces with gaping mouths and wide eyes, and my brother's own in disinterest as he listens to the music coming from his headphones.That asshole! He knows I'm always walking around naked and he doesn't tell me he's having friends over! I kept my composure and walked though his.