Lahat ng Kabanata ng When the Stars Went Dark: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 44

ROSELYN’S POV"Aaghh!" I groggily shouted as I grabbed my phone, its alarm blaring loudly on my bedside table. I opened it, only to be blinded by the sudden brightness of the screen. Squinting, I realised with horror that my alarm had been on snooze, and it was already five o’clock in the morning.I shot up from bed, rushed to take a shower, and quickly changed into plain white skinny jeans before slipping on my black three-quarter-sleeved uniform. Tying my hair into a ponytail, I reached for my name pin, about to place it on the left side of my uniform, when my phone rang.I bit my lower lip nervously as I saw the caller. Athan. I glanced at the wall clock—six o’clock. I was dead. Athan hated latecomers, and I was very late. Squeezing my eyes shut, I braced myself and placed the phone to my right ear, ready for a scolding.“It’s already six in the morning, Rosie! We still need to prepare at the venue.

ROSELYN’S POVThe weather was exceptionally captivating today. The sun shone brightly, but the clouds drifting across the blue sky provided the perfect shade, while the cool sea breeze carried a fresh, salty scent through the air.Seated inside a beautifully made brown tent, my palms sweated uncontrollably, and my heart pounded at an unusual pace. I stared at my reflection in the mirror as Beatrice styled my hair while her assistant, Laila, carefully applied my makeup. Both had been recommended by Lyn, who swore by their expertise—her stunning bridal look at her wedding was proof enough.I adored Beatrice’s work.She curled my hair, weaving a small braid along the crown of my head before decorating it with delicate, vibrant flowers—a style she called Pile on the Flowers.Meanwhile, Laila created a soft ombré eyeshadow on my lids, blending into a natural gradient, while my lips were painted a