Nicole Watterson's Nude Awakening

Title: A Race Against Time Once upon a time, in the heart of Elmore, there thrived a lively character named Nicole Watterson. A dedicated worker and a zealous mother, Nicole was always punctual, until one fateful morning. Nicole awoke startled, to the sight of the rising sun. She glanced at the alarm clock on her bedside table, which indicated that it was 8:30 a.m. An utterance of shock escaped her lips. She couldn't comprehend how she had missed her 6:00 a.m. alarm for her shift beginning at 9:00 a.m. Shaking off her disbelief, Nicole wasted no time in turning on the turbo mode. She skipped her usual morning jog and quickly washed her face. Breakfast was out of the question, so she grabbed an apple for the road before she dashed towards the door, leaving behind traces of her usual organized self. As the hasty drive ensued towards the Rainbow Factory, her mind was a blur of tasks she needed to complete as soon as she reached the office. Unbeknownst to Nicole, in the upsweep of her frantic morning, she had completely overlooked something incredibly crucial. Her attire. In her rush, Nicole had zipped out of her house without dressing up and reached the workplace in her colorful pajamas! Amidst the roaring machines and vibrant conveyor belts, Nicole punched her attendance card, relieved that she had made it just in time. It was then that she realized that various expressions ranging from shock to amusement were directed towards her. At first, she didn't understand the stares. It wasn't until her colleague, Sarah, stifling giggles, slipped her a small pocket mirror. As she took a glance, a deep blush crept onto her face. Reflecting back at her was not Nicole in her work uniform, but a rather unabashed display of her sleepwear. Her eyes widened in disbelief, hastily she looked down at herself. And there it was, her duckie printed pajamas, a stark contrast to the formal office atmosphere. Not even her pinkest blush could match the red of her face then. Laughter echoed around the factory as Nicole planted her face in her palms. The morning may have been a catastrophe, but it made for a fantastic water cooler conversation. Nicole Watterson, the always-on-time and forever-ready mom, had given everyone in the Rainbow Factory a story they would retell for ages. And thus, from then on, each day before leaving for work, Nicole would remind herself doubly to check if she was indeed dressed for work!