[PEARL]
I woke up feeling groggy, my body stiff and aching. As my eyes adjusted to the morning light streaming through the window, I realized I was lying on my couch, still in my work clothes. I couldn’t remember much of what happened the previous night.
The last thing I recalled was working late in the office. I took a deep breath, and a familiar, comforting scent filled my nostrils. It was Zach’s cologne. My heart skipped a beat. Zach must have brought me home. I resolved to thank him when I got to the office.
After my usual morning routine, I stepped into Zach’s office, organizing his schedule and preparing his desk for the day. My mind was preoccupied with how to express my gratitude without sounding awkward. The thought of what I might have said or done in my sleep made my cheeks f
