"I know things may seem hard now, Autumn, but I promise you that life improves." She says. "One day, you'll look back and be happy that you never gave up." "Thank you, Gabriella." She didn't have to be this nice to me. They'd just had their problems, yet she was, trying to comfort me. It's crazy that women like this existed all this time, yet I chose Anya as my best friend. If I'd known that this was what true friends were like, I would have known that Anya was a fake from the start. Gabriella nods, and after we both take a long shower, she pulls me toward the mirror to add some makeup to my face. After getting dressed, we both step into the ballroom, which is packed with hundreds of people. Half of them I'd never even met before. The invitations were only sent out today; it's crazy

