Tara's POV.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

I kept quiet and still, hoping the intruder disturbing my sweet slumber would back off, but that was not happening anytime soon.

The knock persisted again and again, and I had no other choice but to stand up and respond to the caller. I opened my eyes slowly, trying to adjust to the rays of the sun that hit my eyes, and that was when I took in the setting of my surroundings. I had completely forgotten the events of earlier leading up to this moment and the fact that I no longer stayed with my parents.

I had instantly fallen asleep after taking my...