CHAPTER 23

  *Danika*

  I jolted up from the bed at an alarming sound that came from somewhere around the house. I sat on my elbows, my groggy mind working to dissect where I was.

  Then I remembered at once where I am and what happened yesterday.

  I bounced back on the bed, deciding to take another round of nap when the door flung open and someone walked in. Without knocking.

  I didn't want to know who it is and prayed the person should recognize that and leave me to my respite.

  "Morning, Ms. Danika." a very cherubic voice sang, making me sigh in defeat and remove the pillow I was using to shield my face from the sunrise.

  "Good morning to you," I returned in a bristle voice informing the lady that I wasn't pleased with her waking me up this early. That is if she is clever enough to catch the message.

  "Did you sleep well last night? You have morning patches under your eyes the size of a morsel,"