Rhea
I’m walking to my room at the end of the journey while still reliving the events that occurred at the summit.
It’s still difficult to believe that it all actually happened in the span of a day. Me running into my uncle and my cousin had been like a blow, but that’s nothing compared to Daciano and I making out. As I remember the way he’d pushed me away, when I remind myself of my resolution to stay away from him, at least till I have to make good on my own end of the arrangement.
As I return to reality, I overhear two maids whose names I don't know speaking in tones they are not particularly interested in keeping hushed.
“Tonight is the ceremony, and you have to be quick.” One says.
“As long as you finish what we have to do before the time comes.” The other fires back.
“I can't w
