136. Athena
The day we all had been waiting for had finally arrived—Raven's big day. Her happiness meant the world to me, and nothing was going to ruin it. Waking up late wasn’t an option; every detail had to fall perfectly into place. Last night, I even set my alarm to ensure I woke up on time.
Now, as morning light filtered through my curtains, I stretched lazily on the bed, yawning deeply as the grogginess lingered. I gathered my hair into a messy bun, determination sparking inside me, and I sprang from the bed.
A shrill, persistent ringing cut through the quiet morning air—the alarm’s blaring insistence demanding attention.
"I hear you!" I snapped, smacking the phone to silence it.
The noise ceased, but the rush of thoughts in my mind remained relentless. I placed the phone back
