Celeste’s POV I rushed out of the bathroom, my hair still half wet as I tried to dry it. I nearly dropped when I checked the time on the clock again. 'Oh my god.' I overslept. The stress from yesterday must have completely knocked me out because I never, ever sleep this late. I grabbed my bag from the couch and started looking for the hospital envelope again…the payment. I had to get that payment made for Ray's treatment before noon, the very thought of it made my chest ache. 'Why are you running like the building's on fire?' I turned my head around. Maya was up, sitting up lazily on the couch with messy tangled hair and sleepy eyes. “ You're awake?” “Clearly.” I quickly scooped up the envelope. “I have to go to the hospital before work, they're waiting on the deposit.” Maya's eyebrows knitted together as she pushed herself up straighter. “The payment for Ray?” I nodded. “Twenty-eight thousand dollars before they can continue his treatment.” The very amoun
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