I Keyed the Wrong Car
Jobic Chakalisa
Keysha Crawford wins cases for a living and loses composure at night. After a jealous scrape across a red Audi, a vendor’s sketch, a valet’s memory and a volunteer’s rag turn a private act into a public problem. The car belongs to Julian Mercer’s foundation. Instead of press or fines, Julian offers a different five days of hands-on restitution—painting benches, serving meals, showing up. With the gala five days away and a donor threatening to pull support, her choice will cost pride, or everything she’s worked for.
Will five days of honest work stop a rumor from wrecking her life?

