Chapter 19

Maya's P.O.V

Slowly and reluctantly, I blink my eyes and uncover my face to the streaks of sunlight that penetrated through the window. As the sun rises and casts warm tones into my room, I feel something new. It's as if all the negative emotions have fleeted away, and there isn't a single reason to feel despair anymore.

After all the restless nights, I finally had a full day of sleep. My eyes were no longer tired, and my dark circles were fading away.

All the thoughts from yesterday played in my mind, and without noticing, a broad smile grew on my face. Never did I think I was going to wake up with an automatic smile plastered on my face. I wouldn't even be surprised if I slept with this smile. Last night was one of the best nights of my life, and I owed it all to Ethan.

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My finger tapped on the screen, ready to send Ethan a message. Although I had nothing important to say, I couldn't wait any longer to see him.

My first thought was to send him a text asking him to hang out, but the