The sun greeted the morning skies. Beacons of warm colors pierced through the clouds, lighting up the horizon like a comforting blanket. They brought hope and joy as a new day arrived. Sunlight beamed on the asphalt roads and concrete buildings.
It shined through the windows, signalling the citizens of Maize City to wake up and to start the day.
Monday had come once again.
Eve groaned in her bed. Eyes still closed, she tapped on the pillows and searched for her phone. Her hand followed a trail until it located the mobile device. It felt warm under her touch.
She cracked an eye open and peeked at the screen. One notif immediately captured her attention. Her thumb clicked on it, bringing her to the app. Her other eye opened up.
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''Yan: Good morning.''
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Eve chuckled. Nothing had changed. Ambryan still messaged in the same manner. If the media got ahold of this conversation window, they'd doubt that he and Evangeline shared an intimate relationship.
A teasing grin blossomed on her lips.
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''Lin: Good morning to you too, Ambee~''
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Then. her brown eyes zoomed in on the timestamp.
"Crap!" She was going to be late!
Eve bolted out of the bed. Her phone dropped on the pillows. The blankets tangled around her legs. She tugged them free, landing on the floor. Dull pain ached at the back of her head.
She ran to her bedroom door.
It wasn't there.
"What—" Eve began to say but stopped short. The blood drained from her face. Of all days she woke up late, it just had to be—she shook her head and changed directions, muttering a curse.
The bathroom stood across the bedroom.
"Damn it! I really am gonna be late now!"
Her mind raced as she took a shower. She formed a game plan. Unfortunately, the odds weren't in her favor. The time constraints were just too wide. If she managed to clock in on time, it would be a miracle.
She really should have taken a taxi back to her real apartment last night. Andie was unable so she decided to leave in the morning since it was late.
Well, that surely did her a load of good.
Eve zipped back to the bedroom like a cartoon roadrunner. Her feet went for the walk-in closet. She grabbed the first pair of underwear she found. Then, she searched for the easiest dress to wear. A slip on would be good at saving time.
She found a long t-shirt dress in gray.
It would have to do.
Ambryan had messaged her on time. He surely wouldn't be late. If only he was then, she could get away with her tardiness.
"Damn him and his punctuality!" She cursed under her breath. "Next time, I'm going to ask if he's ever been late in his entire life. There had to be, at least, one moment."
Eve stepped out of the apartment.
A pair of sunglasses hid her brown eyes. A backpack hung on her shoulder. A baseball cap secured her crimson wig. She had been in a hurry that she couldn't be sure if the wig looked natural. She hoped the cap could hide away any mistakes.
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