AI WHISPERS
Sunday. The day of rest. Or, in my case, the day of separating whites from colors and praying my favorite silk blouse didn't shrink in the dryer.
I’m standing in the laundry room of my apartment building. It’s in the basement—a dimly lit, concrete box that smells of fabric softener and old pipes. It’s usually the most boring hour of my week.
I shove a load of towels into the washing machine, slamming the door shut with more force than necessary.
"Ugh," I groan, leaning against the metal machine. "I hate chores."