"I've ordered breakfast for you, and I have to rush to work," I said.
That's how the adult world was—what seemed wild at night faded by morning, and we were all bound by various rules once again.
"Okay, take care on the way," Lucy said.
Leaving the room, I messaged Edward and George, then hailed a cab straight to the office.
Upon entering the office, I felt many eyes on me, from old colleagues in the marketing department to many unfamiliar female colleagues.
While in the elevator, I coincidentally ran into Grace and Melody!
Morning elevators were always crowded, and everyone squeezed in. But seeing Grace and Melody in the midst of the crowd, I pushed through and pulled them over.
Turning my back, I placed my hands on the elevator wall, protecting them in the middle to avoid any unwanted advances.
Grace's eyes lit up, and she said, "William, what a surprise to see you here!"