Celeste

The next morning started like any other, quiet and boring, until my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I squinted at the screen through sleepy eyes.

Elewon.

My heart skipped. My best friend never called this early unless something important was happening.

“Elewon?” I answered, my voice still thick with sleep.

“Finally! Listen, there’s a party tonight at Club Vesper. Everyone’s going to be there. You have to come with me,” she said, practically bouncing with excitement.

My ...