11 Clarissa

Clarissa

It was a restless night for me. I tossed and turned in my bed, unable to find a comfortable position despite the plush blankets and satin sheets. I even tried counting sheep, but it was no use. At midnight, I got out of bed and opened the window to let in the cool night air, hoping it would help me relax.

But my mind was racing with thoughts of what had happened and the fact that I now had a bodyguard following me everywhere, thanks to Jalen. When I finally managed to fall asleep, I woke up feeling groggy and tired.

Despite the lack of rest, I forced myself out of bed and got ready for the day ahead. I took a bath and chose a tailored navy blue power suit with matching pants and a crisp white blouse that showed a hint of cleavage.

As I went downstairs, I saw my dad sitting in the living room with Detective Troy, an old family friend, and a long-time worker in the security unit. "Honey, can you give us a minute?" my dad called out to me. "Detective Troy needs to ask you some q