The alarm clock on the bed stand screamed and vibrated when the shorthand hit seven o'clock.

However, Carmen didn't move a muscle even though she had been awake all night, and although she was tired, sleep wouldn't take control of her because her heart and mind were consumed by her hurt.

After minutes had passed the alarm finally went silent. But that still didn't convince Carmen to get out of bed even though she knew that it was seven-forty and that's why the alarm stopped.

For two minutes, Carmen slightly opened her eyes but then the darkness circling the room caused her to shut her eyelids again.

Somehow within that...