Chapter 21.1: The New Student

Nicole Jane’s POV

I was jolted awake by consecutive knocks on my door.

“Just a moment.” I groggily walked towards it and lazily opened it. “What—”

“Good morning too, Nicole.” Kira’s smiling face greeted me as soon as I opened the door. But he paused as his gaze swept over me from head to toe.

“Sorry for waking you up.” He scratched the back of his head.

Uncomfortably, I stepped back and looked at myself in the large mirror. My eyes widened when I saw how messy my hair was right now. And to think I was even wearing my Hello Kitty pajamas!

I glared at Kira, who suddenly burst into laughter.

“Don’t worry, Nicole. You still look beautiful.”

I scowled at him. “Whatever! What are you doing here anyway?” I crossed my arms as I approached.

He turned around and seemed to call for someone. That’s when I noticed there was someone with him.

“Well, I’m here to introduce your roommate, Miss Stephanie Miller.” He looked back at the girl beside him. “Steph, this is Nicole Jane Parker. The royalty tha