[Leonard]
I suddenly woke up, following the blast made by my alarm as it began to ring. My first thought went to Nicole who was just across the hall from me, seriously hoping she hadn't been aroused as well by the alarm which had sounded unusually high today.
I dragged myself off the bed, and headed for the bathroom even though I didn't have to. I could wait until later before getting prepared, but I already was used to getting prepared for the office from the moment my eyes were open.
I got dressed, although in a black suit as always, but not for the office. I left for Nicole's room, as is my daily routine, even though today is a little different. As I hoped, she laid on the bed while Magdalene arranged the dishes on the tray.
"Good morning sir," Magdalene greeted me, announcing my arrival to Nicole who was on her phone. I nodded slowly while I walked farther into the room. I had information to pass to Nicole, and her reaction was to determine the final outcome, well, and more.
