Sofia woke up to the sound of her alarm clock blaring in the small, dimly lit apartment. Her head ached, and her throat felt scratchy. She knew she was coming down with a cold, but there was no way she could afford to take the day off. It was Monday, and she had to work at Julius's house.
Their relationship had always been a bit strained. The last time she had been there, she had entered his house without permission, causing a heated argument between them. She knew she had to make amends, and today was her chance.
As she reluctantly got out of bed, she shuffled to the kitchen to prepare herself a cup of hot tea. The early morning sunlight filtered through the tattered curtains, casting a warm glow over her cluttered apartment. She took a moment to admire the small, handmade sign on the w
