Buy Now, Pay Later Chapter 2

Lynn lifted her chin triumphantly, dusting chip crumbs off her hands.

"This is nothing! I got it all using 'Buy Now, Pay Later.' Didn't cost me a cent today!"

Just as I was about to step out and reprimand her for causing a disturbance during work hours, my phone buzzed.

The screen lit up with a notification from the gourmet grocery store downstairs—

[You have activated 'Buy Now, Pay Later' this morning. Order total $999 pending payment.]

The rustling of plastic bags and laughter of my colleagues continued outside.

Lynn's boastful voice grated on my nerves.

"Stocking up with this feature is the best deal. The money doesn't come out until next month anyway!"

I stared at the unauthorized transaction on my screen, my grip tightening on the phone.

I pushed the door open.

The office went silent instantly. Everyone froze.

Lynn was tossing the last bag of chips to Sarah. Seeing me, she rolled her eyes publicly.

"Oh, now you want snacks?" She sneered, her voice sharp. "Dream on. I'm not giving you any."

She deliberately shook the empty plastic bag at me.

"Some dinosaurs don't even understand 'Buy Now, Pay Later.' Do you really deserve to eat the food I bought?"

I stared at her smug face and held up my phone, screen facing her.

"The $999 pending payment at the grocery store downstairs... did you use my account?"