ELLA'S POV
I woke up earlier than usual, feeling refreshed. I took a warm bath, sat by the vanity and styled my hair into a nice ponytail, leaving out some locks to fall by the side. It was a few minutes shy of six in the morning. I quickly dressed up in a thick fur jacket and went to fix breakfast. After what happened in the dining center the other day, I developed sudden cold feet from eating there.
I bit hard on my lower lips to fight back the creepy feelings that pooled in my stomach. I mixed the batter and started out on my pancakes. I had an allergy to coffee, so I opted for orange juice. I made two servings and spun around on my heels when I almost let go of the tray in my hands.
“Liya, you scared me!” I shrieked.
She shrugged. “You too.”
I stared at her in confusion. “Sorry?
