AMBER POV
The morning sunlight filtered through my window, bathing my room in a soft, golden glow. I’d been awake for hours, unable to do anything, my stomach fluttering with nervous excitement. *Eighteen.* Finally. My first shift!
The sound of a car pulling into the driveway reached my ears, followed by the unmistakable sound of my best friend, Victoria, slamming her car door. I had just enough time to roll my eyes before she burst through the front door, yelling my name at the top of her lungs.
“Amber!” Vic’s voice rang out, cheerful and full of energy as always. “Birthday girl, where are you? Don’t tell me you’re still in bed!”
I barely had time to sit up before she barreled into my room, her arms loaded with a wrapped gift and an absurdly sparkly party hat.
“Happy birthday
