Chapter 138: Embarrassed
Evaline:
When my alarm started buzzing at six, I was already awake.
I sat up and rubbed my temples gently, wincing as my fingers brushed over the sore bump on my forehead. It was throbbing a little but wasn’t as bad as I expected. Thank the moon for Rowan’s balm.
With a sigh, I got out of bed and started my morning routine. Today, I was planning to leave half an hour early, so I called Mr. Wood and confirmed with him.
Instead of going straight to the Council Headquarters, I made a quick stop at a dry cleaning store in Lakeshire Town. The boutique dress from last night, after being folded carefully and stored in a garment bag, was now hanging in my arms like an unwanted secret. I paid the dry cleaning charges and gave the Council headquarters’ address for delivery as I requested they deliver it by late afternoon.
The heels and jewelry from last night were neatly packed in a smaller bag, hanging from my shoulder. Once the dress would be delivered, I would return all these things back to River.
When I finally reached the Headquarters, I was met with the usual scent of fresh linen, brewed coffee, and expensive polish. The grand lobby was gleaming under the sunlight filtering through the tall windows.
I greeted the receptionists and a few passing employees on my way in.
"Good morning-"
Their heads turned, and then... their eyes widened.
Some halted in their steps, others blinked, obviously caught off guard. Not by my arrival, but by the giant, red, angry bump right in the middle of my forehead.