New York, Mia

My eyes fluttered open, and the only thing that greeted me was a sea of white. I blinked, disoriented and groggy, as my surroundings slowly came into focus. It was a sterile, hospital room, and I was lying in a bed, connected to various monitoring devices. My heart raced as a rush of confusion washed over me. Where was I, and what had happened?

Before I could gather my thoughts, I heard a familiar voice that cut through the haze of uncertainty. “Oh my god, you’re awake,” the voice said, filled with relief. I turned my head toward the source and saw Bella and Sophia sitting by...