Well, this was unexpected, but I'm glad it happened because I now know that this is what I really wanted . . .

My life story. Exaggerated. Greatly.

En thought that moving into the new, unfamiliar place would be her biggest struggle - but she was wrong. . .

This is my life story it is dark and full of Loss, heart ache, and depression. But it needs to be heard.

My whole life was a misery Still I tried hard to go through it I was a mess when I found you I found peace in you You were my everything but You chose someone else leaving me behind I was a mess but it seems like I am worse than a mess now. I wanted to make your life perfect but I couldn't I know you've gone through a lot But you never knew what I was going through I knew I wasn't perfect for you Still I tried to be by your side Taking an oath that I'll never leave you behind I wish you could ever understand me the way I understood you.

While I've got you, and while we're alone ... can I share something with you? You know, man-to-reader? OK, fab. I am slowly becoming a girl. Yeah. Really. See, that girl you heard about just before my boring ass started chundering away about showers and carpets like a dodgy salesman, she's in my head. She has been for a really long time. Maybe soon, I'll go deeper into that. I hope that's put your minds at ease in an odd way - now you'll know why I dream from the perspective of a girl less than half my age. So, show of hands, how many of you have questions? One, two, thr ... yeah, I had a feeling it would be like this. I can't answer them right now, but I promise you will know me soon enough. Besides ... I'm counting on you for something. You, dear invisible reader, are going to play the role of my brain. I'm going to scribble down every thought, event and experience I have. You're going to be the way I no longer have to live life trapped in my own head 24/7. And eventually ... soon, you will be the reason I stop pretending. This is a promise I am making to myself, and you are all going to be witness. 2025 is the year I stop playing pretend.

Ashley is excited for his friends wedding, until it turns out she wants him to be a bridesmaid... But he may just learn that he loves the role...