Chapter 11: He Was... Just Eli

TIARA MCKENZIE'S POINT OF VIEW

I could no longer feel my hands from all the work I had to do and still need to do. Good heavens! I forgot about the portfolio our professor gave us as an assignment that's due the next day!

I carefully put my seventh design in my folder, scared that it might get crumpled. I took a quick look at the wall clock. I groaned in frustration. It's already two in the morning and I still need to finish five more designs to complete my portfolio.

I could just put them aside and finish it later since it's due the next day but I just can't! I have a job to finish today. Besides, I promised Kier I'd be joining them tonight.

"I missed partying," I whispered to myself and then pouted like a stupid duck.

I could feel tears welling up out of frustration.

Just kidding, I was exaggerating.

I decided to go down the stairs when I finished the sketch for my 8th design.

As usual, the house is so quiet. Sometimes, I think that bats might want to live with us. A huge house with