Chapter 59: ETCH-A-SKETCH

Edeline Man, I’ve had my fill of exhaustion, excitement, heartache, nervousness, and confusion today. Alright, time to hit the hay. I’ll catch up with Nixx tomorrow and get all the details. I really hoped I wouldn't be overwhelmed by anxiety tonight while I found myself alone with my thoughts. ... I stared at the blinds, watching as the sun slowly rose higher in the sky. With each passing hour, its light grew stronger, pushing away the night and making the moon retreat to the other side of the world. Restless nights have been a part of my life before, but last night was different. All I could do was think, shedding a few tears and lost in contemplation. It seems this will be my life for the next eight months. A pounding headache greeted me as sunlight streamed into my bedroom. I didn't feel like getting out of bed today. Besides chatting with Nixx, who sneaked in around 2 a.m., I hadn't done much. I made it back home by midnight, but Nixx ended up staying out longer than planned. I was