8
Nadine
I didn’t think it was possible, but I woke up before Keisha. Trying not to make any loud noises, I tiptoed out of my bedroom and went to the bathroom where I brushed my teeth and changed from my pajamas to working out clothes—black pants and black tank top. Because I was in the mood for black. Or was it because black matched my mood?
As I walked to the kitchen, I saw Ceris, Victor, Maho, and Micah in the dining room, having what looked like an important meeting. A tiny pang sliced through my chest. They were having a meeting without Keisha and me. It was okay, I told myself, and I entered the kitchen. They were all mighty gods. They were supposed to have ultra-secret meetings.
I found fresh coffee, prepared two slices of toast, and sat down at the kitchen island. I tried focus
