~NYRA
I barely slept—
Such that when morning came and the first rays of the sun shimmered into my room. I jolted awake.
I sat up and I instantly felt beyond dirty from all my forbidden activities from last night. I needed to take a shower and I also needed to be ready in time to see my mother off.
So I hurried out of bed, stripped myself naked and ran into the bathroom. I allowed the water to wash away my sins and I told myself that this was going to be the end of it.
I was not going to let myself fall for my stepbrothers' charms again. I was going to be more responsible and put an end to any relationship they wanted us to have.
I was going to be a better daughter to my mother and not be the cause of her marriage failing.
When I was done giving myself a pep talk, I walked out of the
