Chapter 18. Mistake

Valerie

I was awake by dawn, far too early in the morning than I was used to. I knew there was no way I was getting any more sleep.

I picked up my phone immediately after, calling Mina to check on her and the shop. She was no doubt opening the shop already considering that she was the early bird between us. She'd answered immediately

For a moment, even speaking with her brought me back to a relaxed state, reminding me of where my home now was.

‘That was right,’ I sighed to myself as I listened to my only friend’s voice through the phone. Staying here was only temporary.

Last night lingered in my mind but I didn't tell her. There was no use burdening her with things that didn't matter.

We finished talking by the time the sun was up, leaving me