Something about Monica's response left Talia with an odd feeling.After a brief silence, she typed back, "Well, congratulations."Monica's message came through. "Thanks, Talia."Talia did not continue the conversation. After saying goodnight, she went to dry her hair.Once her hair was dry, she got into bed. But despite being wrapped in the warm blankets, sleep would not come. She had no interest in scrolling through her phone either, so she curled up on her side and stared blankly at the window.Lost in thought, she barely registered the shadow that flickered past the window. Although she had not seen it clearly, it startled her. She sat bolt upright, heart pounding, and stared at the window.But there was nothing there except city lights glittering in the distance.Maybe she had been seeing things. The thought calmed her.She got out of bed, walked to the window, and drew the curtains closed. Back in bed, drowsiness finally set in. Talia slept soundly through the night.A kn
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