*Ashley*
I watch as Lucas rushes over to the woman who has just entered the ballroom. My heart sinks, a heavy weight settling in my chest. She’s stunning… tall and elegant, with a confidence that radiates from her. I can see the resemblance between the two of us. The same dark hair, the same sparkling eyes, but she’s like a perfect version of me. Taller, skinnier, more beautiful. I feel like a shadow next to her.
Lucas is completely absorbed in her. His smile is wide, and there’s a light in his eyes that was only there moments ago when he was looking at me. It feels like a punch to my gut. I want to look away, to erase this moment from my mind, but I can’t. I’m frozen, watching them talk, his gaze never leaving her face.
After what feels like an eternity, I take a deep breath and decide
