003 Dusting Off the Truth: A Cleaner’s Confession

You know, when I talk to my friends, I tell them I work as a lab technician, helping to solve crimes. They think I analyze evidence, like on those crime shows. But the truth is, I work as a cleaning lady in a large business tower.​

Every evening, I put on my yellow gloves and clean the offices after everyone has left. It’s honest work, but sometimes I feel embarrassed about it. I want my friends to be proud of me, so I let them believe I’m involved in forensic investigations.​

Keeping up this lie is challenging. I often find myself researching forensic science to make my stories believable. I talk about analyzing fingerprints, examining DNA, and reconstructing crime scenes. In reality, the closest I get to these tasks is wiping down desks and emptying trash cans.​

Sometimes, I imagine what it would be like to actually work in a crime lab. I dream about contributing to solving cases and bringing justice to victims. But for now, I continue with my cleaning job, hoping that one day I can pursue my true passion.​

But what if my friends find out the truth someday? I worry they’ll feel betrayed or think less of me. The thought of losing their trust is frightening. I know I should be honest, but I’m scared of their reaction. Maybe they’ll understand, maybe they won’t. Until I find the courage to tell them, I’ll keep living this double life, hoping that when the truth comes out, they’ll forgive me.