Okay nah, Sal?

An immigrant struggles with mental health as reality falls short of the dream.

‘Okay Sal, see you tomorrow. Make sure to lock up before you leave!’

‘Yes sir, will do of course,’ replied Sal. As the door slammed shut, he continued: ‘just as I do every fucking day innit? When do I ever not bloody lock up?’

Sal threw the broom on the floor and went in the back to grab his jacket and the keys. Priming the alarm he headed for the door, then paused, went back, picked up the broom and put it back in the closet, heading out just before the security was armed.

He held the keys in his hand and hesitated for a moment; thinking, contemplating, pondering…

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