Life doesn't always seem to work your way. It surprises you, in the most deadly and sometimes happier ways.
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"We never broke up"
"We were never together"
"What was it, that we had?"
"Almost love"
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"If it is 'Yes' I will be on cloud nine, If it is...
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I was scared. Excited. Surprised. Shocked. It all felt so new... falling in love, having best friends, feeling genuinely happy. And I was loving every second of it. Life had never been so beautiful.
Standing in front of the mirror, I took a deep breath, letting the feeling sink in. The girl staring back at me had a sparkle in her eyes... a type of glow that hadn't been there before. Tonight wasn't just about prom—it was about celebrating everything I had gained in this one year: love, friendships, and the freedom to be myself.
A final call from my mother and Sebby pulled me out of my thoughts.
"We know you're a beauty queen," Sebby teased. "Now come back, Majesty, your chariot awaits."
I laughed, rolling my eyes as I grabbed my clutch. My parents were waiting in the living room, and when I walked in, my mom's eyes shimmered with pride.
"Annie, sweetheart, you look absolutely stunning," she said, her voice warm with affection.
My dad smiled, nodding in agreement. "A real princess. You sure you're not sneaking off to a royal ball instead of prom?"
I grinned. "Maybe I am."
Sebby, of course, already knew every detail about my dress—she had been there for the endless shopping, the last-minute indecision, the frantic questioning of whether it was too much or not enough. But she still gasped dramatically.
"I knew it was perfect, but seeing you in it? You're breathtaking. Matt is going to pass out."
My cheeks instantly heated up. "Oh, stop."
She smirked, linking her arm through mine. "Nope. Now let's go before Hugo honks the car horn and makes a scene."
I left my hair open, letting it fall in soft waves over my shoulders. It felt freeing—like I could embrace everything ahead of me without hesitation. Because tonight? Tonight was all about embracing happiness.
The car ride was nothing short of perfect. I sat beside Matthew, and he couldn't stop looking at me, his gaze filled with admiration.
"You're beautiful," he whispered, reaching for my hand.
"You've already told me that five times," I murmured, my face growing warmer by the second.
"And I'll say it a hundred more. You deserve to hear it."
