I was so excited, I could barely sleep through the night. The moment my alarm buzzed, I was already out of the bed and heading towards the bathroom.

Once I was done dressing, I stepped out of the apartment and then the main building. The morning air was crisp, and the sky was still a dark blue colour.

I smoothed my blouse one final time before walking through the gate. I'd chosen my outfit carefully this time around.

I wore ankle boots for stability on the uneven ground, fitted dark jeans ...