The dining hall looked like something from a dream.
Soft golden lights hung from the ceiling, reflecting against the glass walls that overlooked the calm lake. Gentle music played in the background, and waiters moved smoothly between tables, serving glasses of wine and plates of appetizers.
Everyone looked happy, relaxed, laughing as if the week’s stress had melted away.
Everyone... except Izzy.
Her heart thumped quietly in her chest, though her face stayed calm.
Calm. Confident. Untouchable.
She reminded herself again...just like Maya had taught her.
Izzy felt that familiar sting deep in her chest.
But she lifted her chin.
No, not tonight.
Tonight wasn’t about crying over a man who isn't hers. It was enjoying a little moment like this.
She took her seat, pretending not to notic
