Steve Burton parked the car slowly at their destination. He got out first, holding an umbrella, and opened the door for Ruby Gregory, escorting her into the building before they said goodbye.
Steve watched Ruby enter the elevator and go upstairs before he returned to his car, still holding the umbrella.
There was a routine meeting at the company in the afternoon, but Steve wasn't in the mood to go. The rain outside continued to patter down, drumming against the car. He hesitated for a moment, then decided to simply wait in the car for Ruby to finish her class.
He had drunk quite a bit of alcohol that morning at the Capital Club. He went to bed late last night, and now he felt a bit sleepy. Steve flattened the seat and lay down, closing his eyes. He tried to fall asleep, but his mind was too alert. Just as he was about to drift off, his cellphone rang. It was a call from his secretary, Ms. Taylor.
