FIVE YEARS LATER

Layla walked into her daughter's room to see her still sleeping. “Noelle dear" Layla called as she opened the curtains.

" Noelle get up. It's time for school.." she announced walking over to the bed.

Noelle opened her eyes slowly, letting out a big yawn. "Mommy, I don't want to go to school," she yawned, her voice still groggy with sleep.

"I want to stay here at home, good morning morning" She added slowly.

Layla smiled, unable to resist Noelle's pleading eyes.

"You know you have to go to school, sweetie," she said, trying to sound firm. "It's important for you to learn and grow."

Noelle pouted....