FIFTY SIX: CAN’T FALL ASLEEP

[SHAIRA's POINT OF VIEW]

The clock on the wall ticked. The 'Tick-tock'. is allowing goosebumps to trespass my body. My body would react to the ticking sound. So, I turned over and groaned, pulling the sheet up until it reached my shoulders.

There it goes again... Tick. Tock. Tick.

Goodness! Why did I have insomnia tonight, out of all night?

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.

Make it stop!

I groaned and sat up. My room was dark. My eyes adjusted fairly quickly though. I turned on my lamp and looked at the clock on the wall. Usually, it helps me to fall asleep, but not tonight.

I really needed to get some sleep. Tomorrow was an important day. I’d be seeing my boyfriend. We’d been apart for two months and his homecoming would be spectacular. I sighed.

I really needed to get back to sleep.

I looked at the time— 3:00 midnight.

Ugh, will I ever get to sleep? I mustn't stay awake all day long. It could harm the life I have with me at this point.