read the following passage:

I planned to meet Eliza and Dominic at the library to study for our u.s. history exam. I arrived first, so I started to study before them. unfortunately, neither showed up. the next day, we took the test and I think I did really well. Eliza and Dominic were not as confident as I was.

which word or phrase most effectively connects the topics in the passage to make the story coherent?

A. not as confident
B. unfortunately
C. The next day
D. planned to meet