chapter 12

Z A RA

I wake up to the sun shining through my windows. I raise my left hand to cover the sun rays shining into my eyes when the familiar ring gleams, reminding me of my grim life. I stare at the clock, my eyes finally settling, "It's noon already?!"

I run to the washroom for a shower. The lingering stinging pain in my core is still present but less apparent than last night.

I quickly change into a comfortable new pair of pajamas, trying to ignore the events of last night for the sake of my deteriorating mental health. My eyes widen at the thought that Alejandro might've texted or called.

"When I call or text you, I expect a reply within five minutes or I will assume you're disobeying me. You should be nearby the phone at all times."

I scurry to my phone, which is charging on my nightstand beside my bed.

No new calls or texts. I sigh a breath of relief. I walk out to see that my lunch is being set up by a woman, who's probably in her late twenties or early thirties.

She's so pretty..