Broken Mirrors

Mirror

(Authors Note Each of these is a short story that starts off with broken mirrors and is mostly flashbacks)

I stand in front of an ornate mirror now nothing more than broken glass on the floor. It was my fault, I couldn't deal with anything that the reflection showed. Even the shards mocked me, reflecting me and my demons. The torn fabric of my dress hanging to the side and my perfect makeup smudge by tears. "Damn.... damn them all to hell." I stutter out through the choked back sobs threatening to escape. Betrayed by those she trusted, those whom were closest to her.

I stared at my image in the mirror nitpicking every detail to look perfect for the part. My best dress (casual of course nothing to fancy) and my party shoes wait for me after I finish getting ready. After finishing my hair I make towards the door putting on my short heels. Out the door of my small apartment and down a floor I stand outside waiting for Alexa to pick me up. Irritated by the amount of time it takes to drive from her house (even though it only takes five minuets) I sigh checking my phone for the time and to confirm I'm not being irrational and impatient. She finally pulls up after what feels like forever, I mean this was her suggestion that I go since I hate parties and prefer reading. I step into the car and she basically screams a hello over the loud music. I cringe inside... pop music my worst enemy we meet again. I may sound dramatic but after hearing this song every time I turn on the radio I can't help but despise it.

I should describe Alexa. She is a outgoing energetic preppy girl , or woman, that loves parties and group activities, unlike me being the happy introvert I am. She is very beautiful with perfect dark curls and amazing hazel eyes, able to get any guy she wants while I can't even get a cat to look at me on my best day.

Then there was Jackson, the hottest guy in school and captain of the basketball team, who was interested in me according to Alexa. Jackson, out of all the people to like me, completely baffled me with his interest. At first I was wary of some Carrie type joke but, he turned out to really like me. Alexa said I had too little self confidence in myself but I would counter I don't have much to be confident about. When I say that she starts to list off my pros, my long beautiful hair, my pretty blue eyes, and my nice *cough* figure. Regardless, this was going to be a great night.