I woke up to the soft glow of morning light filtering through the heavy drapes. The mansion was eerily quiet, a stark contrast to the tumult of my thoughts. I glanced at the alarm clock on the nightstand. It read 7 a.m.
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Slowly, I pushed myself out of bed and headed to the bathroom. The cold water splashed on my face, waking me up from the haze of sleep. After a quick shower, I wrapped myself in a towel and stepped back into the bedroom. There, on the bed, was a neatly arranged outfit. Taehyung’s doing, no doubt.
I dressed mechanically, my mind drifting as I buttoned up the blouse and smoothed down the skirt. Standing in front of the mirror, I took in my reflection. My eyes were still tired, my expression distant. The events of the past days weighed heavily on me, but I knew I had to keep moving forward.
I applied minimal makeup, just enough to look presentable. Grabbing my bag, I checked for my phone and keys before heading out of the room. On a whim, I decided to check on Niki. I walked down the hall to his room and quietly opened the door.He was still asleep, his small frame curled under the blankets. A pang of sadness hit me, but I pushed it aside.
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I closed the door softly and looked around for any sign of Taehyung. He was nowhere to be seen. For a moment, I considered looking for him, but then decided against it. I had enough on my mind without adding more complications.
Making my way downstairs, the mansion felt empty and silent. Once outside, the cool morning air brushed against my skin. It was a familiar sensation, grounding me in the present moment. I got into my car and started the engine, the sound echoing in the quiet surroundings.
Driving to Park Corporation, I navigated the familiar streets with a sense of detachment. The city buzzed with life around me, yet I felt removed from it all. Arriving at the office building, I parked and took a moment to gather myself.
Straightening my clothes and smoothing down my hair, I took a deep breath. Today, I would focus on work. It was the only thing that seemed to make sense amidst the chaos of my emotions. With determination, I walked into the building, ready to face the day ahead at Park Corporation.
