The alarm rang true to the setting of the timer. It had a clanging sound that she found highly annoying. Rachel groaned as she rolled over in the bed. Sitting on the side of it, she reminded herself she was rising early on a Sunday morning to attend church with Joe. It wasn"t a first, but it was significant. It had been her suggestion, after all.
She had showered the night before, so she was good to go. After brushing her teeth, she padded into the kitchen in her soft slippers. Joe had already made coffee. What a guy! She poured a cup for herself, adding the necessary sugar and creamer. She could hear Joe in the shower, so she returned to her area to get ready, cup in hand.
About an hour later, Rachel was waiting at the door. She"d already eaten a boiled egg, had her coffee, so she was r
