Katie
My chest felt heavy. It was still weighed down by the events of the night before. Frank’s harsh words replayed in my mind. I had spent most of the night crying. My pillow was so damp with tears and my heart aching in ways I didn’t know were possible.
I thought about staying in bed and just bury myself under the covers to block out the world. But I knew that wouldn’t help. The house was still a mess from the party. And since Frank sent the maids away last night, there was no one else to clean it up but me.
With a heavy sigh, I forced myself to sit up. My limbs felt sluggish. It felt as if my emotions were a burden they had to carry. But I couldn’t let the mess fester. Swinging my legs over the side of the bed, I stood and made my way to the bathroom to wash my face. The cold water
