Chapter 10.

Bliss.

I've been lying in bed since I woke up. The curtains let in a little morning light, although it's not bright yet. I pick up my phone to check the time and the screen light pretty much blinds me - 6:04am. I toss the phone somewhere beside me. 

I can't lie here forever...(which is sad) but I'd rather do things at my own pace instead of running around like a headless chicken because I'm late. Sometimes I still end up opening my salon late, even if I wake up early. I kiss my teeth and get up.

I walk into my bathroom and stare at myself in the mirror above the sink. My face and eyes are puffy. I look like brown bread - delicious. I brush my teeth, doze off on the toilet contemplating the purpose of work, almost fall off it but I don't and I shower.

I throw on a large button-up shirt and black trousers. I stare at my outfit in the full-length mirror... Should I wear a cuter shirt? What