BIG DEAL
Lexa plopped onto her bed, the soft thud of her body contrasting sharply with the nagging sense of weight that seemed to cling to her.
Her gaze flickered to the new phone she had just purchased, another dent in her dwindling account balance.
With a faint sigh, she reached for the box, fingers grazing its edges as she slowly began to unbox it.
Just as she was peeling back the last layer of packing, a sudden knock on the door interrupted her train of thought. She glanced up, a mix of surprise and curiosity flooding her.
After a moment's hesitation, she pushed herself off the bed and unlocked the door, revealing Alexander standing there, a smile stretching across his face.
“Hey,” she greeted, a hint of relief washing over her.
“Ehnn, Hey,” he replied, his grin widening, thou
