Clarissa’s POV
I never expected my statement to spread the way it did, but I was glad my voice was heard. The statement was among the trending topics and I was still getting a lot of support. The gala was fast approaching and the pressure of getting everything perfect was dawning on me. It was the perfect chance to reclaim my voice publicly, with the world watching. Or lose everything in a single night. Both possibilities felt equally real and it made me really scared.
There was a knock on the door, I looked at my reflection in the mirror and instantly regretted waking up to different thoughts instead of freshening up. I quickly rushed into the bathroom to wash myself and style my hair. It wasn't perfect but it was a bit better. A knock on the door startled me, I turned to see Dante. Ma
