Awakening

Chapter 3
Ascendant
The day of the New Year Ball arrived, and Nina found herself waking up early. Her mind was buzzing with thoughts, making it hard for her to focus on the ball.
She was concerned about her dress being perfectly ironed. She also didn't know how to style her hair—should she tie it up or let it cascade down her shoulders? Nina even thought about tinting her eyebrows and lashes, even though her grandma told her they were already dark enough. She thought it would make her look mo...