You can. If I were you, I would try to use your character inner thoughts to try and start it off. You can do that by using italics. Here's an example:
(Based on a different show, Riverdale. I'm using the last sentence from your story to show you how it would work)
(...) I tried getting my arm free from underneath the bed. As I pulled, I was able to get my hand out. I was appalled, but grateful.
<em>How did that happen? </em>Betty thought to herself as she shook her head.
I hope you undertood that and that it helps.
Answer:
The fragrant oranges danced in the trees appearing to be ready
for harvest
Answer:
After the mistress stopped teaching him, he already knew the alphabet. He made friends with all the little white boys whom he met on the street, and took a book with him on every errand.He traded a bread in return for a lesson of education
