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"We're ready, Lex... Are you?" Elena's voice resonated through Alexa's room door, reaching Alexa, who was still lying on the bed tiredly.

Alexa exhaled exasperatedly as she fluttered her eyes open. She stretched her tired limbs on the bed before glancing at the clock on the bedstand to see it was already past 8 AM. She instantly bolted to her feet, shocked to see she was waking up so late. How had this happened? She questioned inwardly as she hauled herself out of bed.

"Just a second, I'm coming." She shot back at Elena even though she couldn't see her.

"Okay," Elena's voice came through, followed by the faint sound of footsteps walking down the hallway.

Alexa exhaled heavily as she glanced around before she found the mirror. She stared at her reflection and saw she was a mess; her hair was disheveled and bags were beneath her eyes, making her look awkward.

She scoffed Incredulously at herself as she observed her features. This is what happens when someone works overnight for an assh
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