Several months later...

The sun had yet to rise on the eastern horizon, but Sherena's house was already bustling with people preparing for her seven-month celebration. While everyone outside was busy, Sherena herself was still snugly wrapped under her thick blanket.

Edrik, who had been up since earlier, entered the room to check on and wake up his wife.

"Bee, wake up! Go take a shower. The event is starting soon," he said.

Edrik pulled the blanket off his wife and gently shook Sherena's body.

She stretched and then looked towards the window, which was still covered by curtains. Her brows furrowed.

"It's not morning yet, Boo!" she protested groggily....