[Nicole]
Both Clara's alarm and mine went off at the same time announcing the end of the long, gloomy weekend, and the beginning of an even longer week.
Usually, I'd be up while Clara would remain on the bed, wishing everyday is a holiday but today was an exception.
Clara was up, and preparing for work while I remained on the bed, wishing everything was a nightmare, and I would be aroused soon.
I heard approaching and retreating footsteps as Clara made her way around the room, doing her business.
"Come on, Nicole. Let's get you prepared for work." Clara called out, shaking me a little. She must have thought I was still asleep but how wrong was she. I have not slept a wink since the incident with the strange man, no matter how hard I tried.
"I don't want to go. I'll call in sick." I r
