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Mel's POV

I woke up when Jill tried to free herself from me. Grumbling, I snuggled closer to her and felt her fingers stroking my back.

"Let me get up. I'll make us breakfast," she spoke softly and I shook my head.

"You have to take it easy. I'll get up...", I murmured, but snuggled even closer to her.

"But you are still tired. Let me get up, then you can sleep a little more. I'll take care of my shoulder."

Tired, I raised my head and looked at her skeptically.

"You're right-handed! How are you going to make breakfast and take care of your right shoulder?" I wanted to know and Jill gave me a kiss.

"I'll manage..."

"All right," I mumbled and rolled off her. I snuggled up in my pillow and my girlfriend gave me a gentle kiss on my hair.

"Sleep tight..."

The next time I woke up I was lying alone in Jill's bed and sat up yawning. Confused, I looked at my watch. It was shortly after 9, probably I had fallen asleep for another hour...

Finally I got up and put on one of Jill's sweaters. Then I put my phone in my pocket and went into the kitchen.

When I got there, I smiled immediately when I saw Jill. She was just setting the table, but really took it easy on her shoulder.

"Shall I help you?", I asked and my girlfriend looked at me. Then she smiled slightly and pointed to the pan.

"Can you take the pan?"

I nodded and put the pan with the scrambled eggs on the table. Then I turned to my girlfriend who had just put our glasses on the table and wrapped my arms around her neck.

"Thank you," I whispered and felt Jill's arm pulling me closer. She closed the gap between us and I smiled into the kiss.

After the kiss we both sat down and I took out my phone. I took a picture and made sure that Jill was not recognizable. Then I put it in my Insta story and put my phone next to my plate. When I looked at Jill she rolled her eyes.

"What? I haven't done that for a long time...", I smiled innocently and Jill shook her head with a grin.

"I still don't understand it. But is it your business..."

"How's your shoulder? Does it still hurt...?", I changed the subject and Jill nodded slightly.

"That's not good...", I spoke carefully and she smiled slightly.

"We'll know more later. Please don't worry, okay?", she asked and I nodded slightly.

"I'll try not to."

After we had breakfast I helped Jill to put everything away. I was about to put everything into the dishwasher when my phone vibrated. I quickly dried my hands and took my phone out.

"What's wrong?", my girlfriend asked and I showed her the display.

"Pick up!"

I nodded and picked up quickly.

"Hello Mel! I'm sorry to bother you so early, but I want to ask you something," said Joe and I sat down at the dining table.

"No problem. What's the matter?"

"Do you have plans today? I know it's rather spontaneous, but I would like to discuss something with you. About your contract. Are you free at 11:00? It wouldn't take long...", my coach asked.