After missing my second day of classes because I was too hungover and I overslept I was ashamed lowkey off to a terrible start.
Dragging myself out of bed, I stumbled to the bathroom, the bright light stinging my tired eyes. As I splashed cold water on my face and headed over to the shower.
I quickly get out and add leave-in conditioner to my curls diffuse it and do light makeup.
Feeling slightly more human after my shower and makeup routine, I stood in front of my closet, scanning through my options for an outfit that would hopefully distract from the fact that I was running on fumes.
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I put a cute bow in my hair and made my way downstairs for breakfast, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries enveloped me, instantly lifting my spirits. I found my tia Carolina bustling about the kitchen, her apron adorned with flour as she prepared our morning meal.
"Good morning, tia Carolina," I greeted her with a warm smile, slipping into a chair at the kitchen table.
"Bom dia, querida," she replied, returning my smile as she set a plate of scrambled eggs and toast in front of me. "How did you sleep?"
"Bem, recovering from a hangover," I admitted, shaking my head. "I stayed out on Monday night with some friends, and I may have had a bit too much to drink."
Carolina's brow furrowed with concern as she poured me a cup of coffee. "Oh, Augustinha," she chided gently, her tone laced with maternal worry. "You need to be careful, miúda. Drinking too much is never a good idea."
"I know, tia," I replied sheepishly, taking a sip of my coffee. "I promise I'll be more responsible next time."
"You think you're the only one who knows how to have fun, Augustinha?" she teased, nudging me playfully. "Your uncle and I were quite the pair back in the day."
I grinned, imagining my aunt and uncle as carefree young adults, painting the town red with their adventures. "I can only imagine, tia," I replied, sipping my coffee.
"Just make sure you don't inherit our wild streak," Carolina added with a laugh. "We don't need another troublemaker in the family."
Before I could respond, Lily and Thiago bounded into the kitchen, their backpacks slung over their shoulders as they prepared to head out for the day waiting to be taken to school by my tio James.
I get to class and as I scanned the room for a seat, my heart skipped a beat when I spotted Paige sitting in the same spot where she had been on the first day of class.
