Elsie's POV

　　Nothing is holding me back.

　　Those words reverberated in my mind. They were what I didn't want to accept deep down in my heart, yet I felt their truth. The words held profound meaning.

　　Aren't you happy? I asked myself.

　　Yes, I'm happy- definitely happy. All my years of endless effort and hard work have finally been recognized. This is a breakthrough in my career.

　　My eyes stung as tears threatened to spill. Placing a ...