17. Late

Late for the office again.

Liana and Nova left together for the office, taking a taxi. In the cab, Nova and Liana sleep until the taxi driver wakes them up because it has arrived at a large office yard.

Nova was tough to get up. Finally Liana woke Nova with force, shaking his body. "Director wake up!" said Liana.

Nova's eyes opened, he yawned wide and looked at the windshield.

"Director, you didn't brush your teeth?" asked Liana shamelessly.

Nova looked at Liana. "Does my mouth smell bad?" He asked Liana back. "You know. I ran away from home without preparation. I slept in your house without clothes and toothbrush. So, don't ask."

"Sorry. The Director can take a shower in the office toilet." Liana gives advice.

"Shut up. You don't have to ask, I already know what I have to do."

Liana ignores Nova's last words; she gets out of the car and opens the car door for Nova. "We're late. So, be ready, Director." Liana was surprised, Nova had been lazy as if he had no intention of working.

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