Chapter 13 - First day at work

Sydney

To spend time on Monday morning, I awoke early and worked on some of my projects. My internship, which I would be undertaking at the Reiners, was my last semester of art school. Except for submitting my report, I didn't need to return to school.

On the other side of the flat, I heard Leah's door open. "Coffee?" I inquired happily as I peered out of my room.

Leah pouted and rubbed her eyes sleepily. She despised getting out of bed in the morning. She offered a half-hearted nod and walked inside the bathroom. I grinned and began preparing breakfast for the two of us. Leah reappeared half an hour later, happily sniffing the warm aroma of fried bacon and coffee.

"You really do seem cheery," she commented as she sat down at the dining table. "Smells fantastic."

"It's the beginning of a new life, so of course I'm glad and joyful," I said with a smile.

"Sure," Leah responded, a mysterious smile on her face. I made a funny face at her and returned to my coffee.

"Mike isn't going