CHAPTER ELEVEN

Anika's P.O.V

The sun's rays, like golden streams, gently kissed my closed eyelids, coaxing me awake. I groaned softly, feeling the light invade my sleep.

Moving with a sense of urgency, I rose from my slumber and hastened to the curtains in my room, pulling them together to block out the intrusive morning light.

With a satisfying yawn and a refreshing stretch, I shed my nightwear and retrieved my pink gym set from the wardrobe.

It had been far too long since I last indulged in a jog, as work had kept me preoccupied. Eager to rejuvenate my body and mind, I tied my hair into a ponytail, donned my workout outfit, and slipped into a pair of pristine white sneakers.

My cordless headphones wrapped around my head, filling my ears with the captivating melody of 'Into You' by Ariana Grande.

Descending the stairs, I noted Nana's absence and assumed she was still resting. Stepping out into the fresh air, I embarked on a jog around the vibrant neighborhood.

After a refreshing jog, I return