Chapter 12: The Night of the Spring Ball
Excitement filled the air.
The Spring Ball had finally arrived.
Emily and Maddie helped each other get ready.
Gowns shimmered.
Hair styled perfectly.
Makeup highlighted their natural beauty.
Jackson adjusted his tie for the tenth time.
Nervous energy coursed through his veins.
He couldn't wait to see Emily.
Her smile.
Her laughter.
Her sparkling eyes.
The ballroom dazzled.
Chandeliers shone.
Music filled the air.
Emily and Jackson shared a tender moment.
Their eyes locked.
Their hearts beat as one.
The night sky twinkled.
Emily and Jackson swayed to the music.
Their love shone brighter than the stars.
Maddie and her date joined them.
Laughter and joy filled the air.
The night flew by.
Emily and Jackson shared their first dance.
Their first kiss under the stars.
A night to cherish forever.
The Spring Ball came to a close.
Emily and Jackson walked hand in hand.
A new dawn broke.
Their love had just begun or so Emily thought
As The Spring Ball's magic faded.
Emily's gaze locked onto Jackson.
Something wasn't right.
A hidden truth lurked behind his smile.
"Jackson, what's wrong?" Emily asked.
Jackson's eyes darted around the room.
"My ex is here," he whispered.
Emily's heart sank.
Jackson's voice trembled.
"We broke up a year ago...complicated."
Emily's eyes narrowed.
"You still have feelings for her, don't you?"
Jackson hesitated.
"I care about her, but I love you more."
Emily's voice rose.
"How can you love me and still love her?"
The argument escalated.
Emily's words spilled out in anguish.
"If it came down to choosing, choose her."
"I never want to be an option."
Jackson's face contorted in frustration.
"You're not just an option, Emily."
"You're the one I want."
Emily stormed off, tears streaming.
Jackson's words echoed in her mind.
"Why am I always an option?"
"I'm tired of being second best."
Emily lay awake, thoughts racing.
Hope was all she had left.
"Maybe Jackson will choose me."
"Maybe he'll stay."
But doubts lingered.
"He'll go back to her."
Emily made a decision.
"I'll stay with Jackson."
"Hope will keep me going."
A glimmer of resolve formed.
"I hope it works out."
"I hope he chooses me."
As Emily drifted off to sleep, her phone buzzed.
A text from an unknown number:
"Jackson's secrets are deeper than you think."
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