chapter one

The sound of the alarm blaring through the building woke me up from my slumber, so as my comrades. It is yet the start of another hectic day, my every day life that I dread the most. Why did I even apply for this work? And why the fuck did they even hire me?!

I hastily folded my comforter and smooth out my mattress. I was busy getting my uniform ready when Lily peek from the top of the bunk bed, a grin plastered on her face.

I rose a brow at her. “What?”

She shook her head. “You know, Iris, you’d really look good if you just put on a smile.”

I scoffed at what she said. “What’s there to smile for? I have a hectic day ahead of me and Commander Bitch won’t even spare me even for a minute!” I said, annoyed.

“Oh, dear. Did he give you more papers to go through today? I can help,” she said with an apologetic look on her face.

I sighed, “it’s fine. Thank you for the offer, Lily.”

We both went back to what we were doing before. I ironed my uniform and made sure that I have everything I need before I go take a quick shower. I have 45 minutes to get ready before the daily room inspection to happen.

I carried my robe with me and a spare towel for my hair, and made my way to the shower area. I picked up my pace when I saw that it’s almost crowded, I might lose a spot. I don’t want that to happen.

Once I settled my things inside, I turned on the shower and let the cool water run on my skin. Thank god, there’s still something worth having in this base. I didn’t take long in the shower area and hurried back to the quarters. I made sure to pat myself dry before wearing my undies before my uniform. After I am done with it, I turned towards the small mirror I had on the drawer beside the bunk bed.

I picked up the brush and starts brushing my tangled hair. It always annoy me having to do this every single day, it’s tiring as hell. I put it in a bun and secured it with a scrunchie. I also applied gel to smooth out the baby hairs I have, and made myself look presentable. After that, I applied moisturizer and sunscreen on my face, and put on colored lip balm. Well, I’m not a trainee anymore, so I can put on make up whenever I want to.

Once I’m done, I put away the things I used inside the drawer in order. Good thing the girls with me knows how to keep it clean in here, I would’ve flipped if not.

Minutes later, the room starts to get a bit noisy with murmuring and talking. The girls finished one by one, just in time for the daily inspection. We positioned ourselves beside our bunk beds, eyes ahead, standing straight, and chests out.

We watched as the utility lady rounded the room for a good 10 minutes, checking every nook and crook of the room.

Before making her way out of the room, she made sure to salute. “Good job, ladies.”

Some of us breathed a sigh of relief. We admit that that utility lady gives us a type of scare than most of the higher ups. She’s terrifying.

“God, that was nerve-racking,” said Cara.

Lily hummed, “yea, tell me about it.”

“I can’t believe we’re scared of her than that Commander Bitch,” I said with a frown on my face.

“Exactly!” Demi chimed in. “The look on Commander Bitch’s face can’t compare to the utility lady’s terrifying look.”

“If that utility lady become our commander, I would gladly resign from my post and this job,” Lily said while acting like she’s shivering from the thought.

I just laughed at what she said. If you are wondering why we call our Commander that way, let’s just say that we women have lots of guts to do so. It’s also his fault why we despise his ass-looking face, so as his name. Lieutenant Colonel Butch Santillian a.k.a Commander Bitch.

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