Package Physics
By: Elissa Schrum Alice was dead tired. Not just physically exhausted, though she was definitely that as well, but also mentally tired. Her eyes were unfocused as she shuffled towards her apartment door. She plugged her key into the lock, twisted it, and then pushed her weight against the door. It creaked open, as it always did, and she gratefully went inside. She dumped her gear inside and leaned against the closed door, her eyes closed. She needed a shower and some food. And a new job. She couldn't be expected to allow her boss to chase her around the proverbial desk forever. Could she? It was all well and good to tell him to stop, to leave her alone, to report him to HR, but since he was the head of the startup company and she was a lowly clerk, she'd most likely be without a job. Or a recommendation for the next job. It was a tricky situation, and she hadn't figured out what to do about it yet. Deciding she needed a shower first, Alice pushed off the door. Her apartment...
