CH.7

The insistent humming of her phone jolted Serena from her tormented sleep.

She hadn't registered its presence on the bedside table earlier, so engrossed had she been in the tumultuous storm of her emotions. At first, Serena tried to dismiss the relentless ringing, but eventually capitulated when it became clear that the call was not going to cease.

She reached out a hand and plucked up the mobile device, squinting against the harsh light of the screen.

Her manager's name glared back at her. "Damn!" she muttered under her breath, pressing accept and lifting it to her ear.

An instant later, she recoiled as a shrill scream assaulted her eardrum. "Where on earth are you? The show is about to start! I've managed to delay it for two hours already but we can't wait forever for you to grace us with your presence!"

Her manager's voice was like ice water being poured over Serena's head; her eyes snapped open wide in shock. Oh no! Today was the award ceremony!

She had returned early from a tour