I slipped back into the classroom, the one where my next lesson was set to kick off in less than thirty minutes. Mila and Clara weren't there yet, so I figured they might still be on their way. I claimed a seat in the far corner, pulling out my laptop to update my notes and knock out a few tasks. To keep my focus sharp, I popped in my EarPods, no distractions allowed. I dove right in, typing away, lost in the rhythm of my thoughts.
After about thirty to forty-five minutes, someone approached me. I didn't notice at first, not until both EarPods were yanked out of my ears. Startled, I whipped around to see who had the nerve to do that, only to be met with Mila's flustered, slightly upset face. "Bella, where have you been? You missed the first class today!" she exclaimed, dropping the EarPod
