Fate, however, had a different itinerary. It started with a button.
Arthur told her about the button. He told her about the promotion he was desperate for, and how oddly relieved he felt that it had been postponed. a tale of unintended fate
We like to think we are the architects of our lives. We draw up blueprints, we lay the foundation, and we meticulously choose the decor. We believe in cause and effect: if I work hard, I will succeed; if I am kind, I will be loved; if I turn left, I will arrive at the grocery store. Fate, however, had a different itinerary
"It’s fine," Arthur snapped, though it was very much not fine. He looked at his watch. 8:35. The interview was at 9:00. He was ten minutes away, but he looked like he had just swum through a café. He couldn't show up like this. He told her about the promotion he was
As Lyra navigates this new reality, she faces numerous challenges:
On Thursday, while Mr. Henderson was conducting the interviews, Arthur sent an email. He withdrew his application.