I was distracted from my fatigue by a strange sound that reverberated throughout the room.
When I sat up and tried to find out what was making the noise, I discovered it was my alarm clock, its high-pitched voice piercing the silence.
It was almost 8:00 a.m. when I looked at the time. I went to the bathroom, had a short shower, and swiftly dressed as panic struck.
Juliet entered as I was finishing, her eyes wide with shock at my hurried pace. You're still here? Wow. "I assumed you would have departed by now," she said.
I mentioned that I was in a hurried state because I had worked late into the night. Ever the helpful friend, she assisted me in getting dressed as I hurriedly collected my belongings and headed for the elevator.
The doors in the foyer started to close, but I managed t
