Chapter 1
Chapter 1: An Unexpected Beginning
The sun rose on Monday morning, and Lina woke up at 7:30 AM, filled with energy and positivity. She began her day with her usual routine, washing her face with a smile and preparing for a new day.
As she headed to the kitchen for breakfast, the sound of loud, rhythmic knocking on the door interrupted the quiet morning. Surprised, Lina went to open it and found her friend, Sara, standing there with a tense expression.
"Lina! Lina!" Sara said, sounding hurried. "Aren't you ready yet? We are going to be late for our first class!"
Lina laughed lightly and replied, "Calm down, Sara. It’s still early; it’s only the first day! Come in, let’s have breakfast together first."
Sara shook her head in refusal, saying, "No, thank you. I’ve already had my breakfast. Hurry up and get ready, we don't have much time!"
Lina sighed and said, "Alright, just 5 minutes and I'll be ready."
Sara looked at her with a knowing glance and said, "I know you too well; those 5 minutes will turn into an entire hour..."