– I found myself seated in my car, utterly worn out after driving for more than 10 hours on the road.

ith his friends. Despite informing him in advance about my arr

I unfastened my seat belt and stepped out of my car. Waiting for him was inevitable,

viate the tiredness a little bit. My eyes trailed over the tall, gr

provided various services, including meals at their doorstep and full housing amenities like cleaning and laundry.

rn furniture, and magnificent ceilings created an exuberant atmosphere. An 'n'-shaped partition separated

o Carl, letting him know that I was waiting for him there. After sending the message, I slid my phone

and brought me back to consciousness. My eyes were halfway open, recognizing a contorted figur

led my body up, shifting my weight

someone special?" he inquired, pre

r. I informed him, but he forgot, as usual," I explained to

ou ask for th

lica

unkard brats lose a pair or two every week," he said, rolling his eyes and disapproving of

ssed in a black dress coat with pointed shoulders, revealing the collars of her red silk shirt. Her lips were smeared with red lipsti

! Tha

re wel

wards the girl. She held onto th

help you?" she said in

out my cellphone, dialing Carl's num

sir. I'll give her

he wanted to

ellphone as I grabbed i

. Anyway, you just go up and chill. I'll be back soon," he said, and I'm a hundred and ten percen

fed as I hung

your key

eight on it, and the yellow light bulb lit up. The small cafeteria next to the lift was buzzing with activity. It was a cozy pl

ed inside, watching the doors close. When they opened again, I walked out, clutching my bag, and headed tow

ainty washed over me. It was as if the ground beneath me had turned into a slippery slope, causing me to lose my balance on th

I found myself covering the distance without taking a step. Sweat beads formed on my fa

e to speak, I cleare

le

keys on the door, realizing that unlocking it in