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Fifteen years later...
The moon hung low, silver and unblinking, as if watching Eloise Myles wonder where her life had gone wrong. She sat on the grass by a sparkling river, the chill in the air forgotten as memories rushed back. Beside her, Jaiyana Kinslee stirred, a quiet presence in the night.
The reunion had ended hours ago, leaving echoes of laughter and old faces behind. Jaiyana glanced at Eloise, whose serene expression hid the storm within. Fifteen years of chasing dreams... and losing everything.
"Elo... how do you feel?" Jaiyana asked. "After seeing everyone again?"
Eloise let the moonlight wash over her before answering, her voice soft, sad. "Terrible."
"Why?"
"I feel like I spent all these years chasing shadows," Eloise said, eyes on the sky. "While everyone else shaped their dreams... I was left behind."
Her words carried a mix of regret and bitter humor. Jaiyana's heart ached, knowing all her friend had endured. "And if you could do it over?"
Eloise turned to her-the same seatmate she'd overlooked in high school, who had become her anchor when everything else fell apart.
"I'd do it all differently. I'd choose wisely... and listen more."
Jaiyana laughed, brushing off the grass.
"Of course... since when has the almighty Eloise ever listened? Come on, I'm starving after all that wine. But I hope your wish comes true-I want the vibrant, ever-charming Bella of Vican High back, not this shadow."
She rose, swaying slightly, and began walking. Eloise watched her, then the river, which glittered like it was celebrating too.
"I hope the same," she whispered.
A small smile touched her lips. She stood, brushed off her coat, and followed.
Fifteen years had passed, but this night... this journey... was just beginning.
And don't noticed how the river before them danced with the water sparked like the fishes inside is having a great party inside
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