Essel’s Pov
I yawned and extended my arms. After collecting my books and papers, I ascended the stairs to my bedroom, wishing my mother, who was busy entering numbers into a calculator, a good night and suggesting that she should also retire for the evening. Ella incessantly inquired about the events of the previous day when I had dinner at Michael's residence. I felt utterly fatigued and longed to envelop myself in my comforter and drift off to sleep.
I proceeded with my nightly routine, which included brushing my teeth, securing my hair in a bun, and changing into my pajamas. After turning off the lights, I nestled into bed. The clock indicated that it was eleven o'clock at night. I let out a contented sigh and cuddled my pillow.
It felt as though I had only been asleep for five minut
