The next morning.
Liam's eyes snapped open the moment the first sliver of sunlight slipped past the curtains. He immediately swung his legs off the bed, as his body moved on instinct, with his mind already buzzing with anticipation.
Today wasn't just another day. Today was the day.
He strode into the marble-lined bathroom of Bellemere Mansion and turned on the shower. And by the time he stepped out, toweling his hair dry, his heartbeat had already quickened.
Minutes later, dressed in a clean set of clothes, he picked up his phone and the Gear Glass from the nightstand. He slipped the sleek device onto his face and Lucy's voice greeted him almost instantly.
"Good morning, sir," she said.
"Morning, Lucy," Liam greeted back with a smile, as he adjusted the device against his temple.
"You seem… excited. Is there an occasion today?" Lucy said, when she noticed how high the biological readings the device was feeding her was.
