Chapter Forty-six •CHERRY• I woke up very early this morning, determined to get everything right. The interview today was a big deal, and I couldn’t afford to mess it up. I made sure I did all the necessary things: freshened up, prepared breakfast, and even organized myself the night before. After I took a quick shower, I returned to my room and put on my undergarments—panties and bra—and then reached for my clothes. I had chosen a simple yet professional look: a white, fitted button-down short-sleeve shirt paired with a black, on-the-knee frill peplum skirt. I wasn’t going to overdo it with accessories or makeup, but I still wanted to look polished. My hair went into a quick ponytail—no time for styling it today. A light touch of lip gloss, powder, and mascara, and I was good to go. I

