Chapter 15 Lessons in the Kitchen

The piercing sound of Eleanor's alarm cut through the silence, signaling the earliest hour of 3 am. Groggy and lost, she slowly opened her eyes, her room cloaked in darkness. It took a moment for her to remember the reason behind this early awakening – her first day at a new job. Despite the early hour, excitement bubbled within her. Reluctantly, she pushed back the cozy covers and sat up. The cool air in the room sent a shiver down her spine, causing her to rub her arms to generate warmth. The room was still and silent, a stark contrast to the bustling day that awaited her. With a determined sigh, Eleanor stretched her body, easing the stiffness from a night's sleep. Her fingers danced through her tousled hair as she yawned, the anticipation of the day ahead slowly replacing the fatigue. It was too early for anyone to be awake, let alone Lucas, her roommate. Cautiously, she swung her legs out of bed, the cold floor sending another shock through her system. The darkness clung to the