The buzz of the alarm caused Sarah to jump. Eight thirty-six was staring at her in bright red on the night stand. She jerked up and flung the covers from her body. “How am I late again?” she groaned.
Some clothes were hanging in the closet, but a few seconds spent flipping through them reminded her that this was laundry weekend, and she didn't do laundry. Everything left was either too revealing or too casual to wear to the office. After re-evaluating the clean clothes she had, she looked towards the hamper in the corner where the used work-out clothes were mingling with the slacks and blouses from the two previous weeks.
On top of the pile was a green top she had worn Friday night that was on for maybe three hours while out for dinner and a movie with the girls. She laid it out on the bed and sprayed some Febreze over the top, then turned it over and got the other side.
Before heading back to dig out a pair of pants she grabbed her phone and flipped it open to call work. She was surprised she hadn't heard from Joan, her supervisor, yet. Normally fifteen minutes after eight Joan was calling to remind her how important it was to be on time so that the day wasn't completely thrown off.
The phone rang a few times before she heard, “Thank you for calling General Power. We are currently closed, but please try back during normal business hours. For immediate assistance please dial pound and then 111. Thank you for calling General Power.” Sarah closed the phone and looked back to her clock, now reading eight forty-three.
She flipped the phone open once more and looked at her calendar. Sunday, November 1, 2009. Work isn't open on the weekend, she thought to herself. Sarah sighed and climbed back into bed, pushing the green top to the floor. At least I'm not late, she thought before laying her head on the pillow.
Her eyes still felt heavy, so she hoped that some miracle would cause her to fall asleep. She laid still for about ten minutes before opening her eyes to see the ceiling.
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