HERMIONE
"Wow!" Dr. May exclaims when she sees me. "Professor Pier...Mendes," she stutters, still unaccustomed to my name change. "You look radiant."
I beam at her, exuberance flooding my chest. Last night had been wonderful. Not only did we engage in passionate lovemaking, but we reveled in each other's company, enjoying our time together. We indulged in a range of activities, and the house offered many options. From swimming to virtual reality, cycling, watching movies, and preparing dinner together, romance permeated the air.
I laughed so much the previous night that I felt it in my dreams. Even now, the emotions linger. My cheeks are still pinched in a smile.
"Thank you, Dr. May. You look lovely as well."
She grins back at me. "You left early yesterday. I heard the Director inqui
