Alex wanted to enjoy this peace for as long as it would last, since there hadn't been many moments of peace in his life lately.
But fate was a cruel mistress, and his peacefulness was cut short soon after it started.
*Dooroorooroo*
His intercom rang, interrupting his head scratches, as Kary was about to get up and go answer. But Alex put his hand on her thigh.
"I'll get it. We aren't expecting anyone, so it must be reception."
Kary smiled at him, kissing his forehead as he got up, and she stayed seated.
Alex sighed, disappointed with how calm never seemed to stick lately.
He reached the intercom as it rang for a third time. Pressing the answer button, he saw the smiling face of the receptionist, who usually manned the downstairs desk at this time of day.
