TESSA
After a long struggle, I finally made the cookies. Maya and I hurried to the event. Everyone was waiting for us… for cookies.
Mrs. Gable had called us a million times.
By the time we arrived, every guest was already there.
The venue sat in the heart of the town, a sprawling garden that looked as though it had been lifted straight from a storybook.
Elegant lampposts lined the stone pathways, lighting a warm golden glow. At the center, a pond shimmered beneath the stars, while towering pine trees stood like silent guardians around the garden.
White-clothed tables and wooden benches were scattered across the lawn, creating an atmosphere that felt extremely grand.
The garden buzzed with life.
Children darted across the lawn as they chased one another between the tables. A few
