Adam’s Pov
The moment was electric with excitement as the room erupted in cheers, laughter, and bright smiles.
Essel stood in the doorway, momentarily stunned, her eyes sparkling before she broke into her signature, crooked smile. "No way!" she exclaimed, running her fingers through her hair. "You guys didn’t..." Her smile grew even wider as she stepped inside, her gaze quickly landing on me, tucked away behind Sarah. "You did all this?" she asked, clearly moved. Her expression softened, and for a fleeting moment, her eyes held a depth of feeling I couldn’t quite decipher.
I shrugged, attempting to play it cool as I moved closer. "Sarah was a big help. I just did what I do best—throw a party."
"This is amazing," Essel said, pulling me into a brief hug. Her embrace felt warm and familia
