As the vibrant evening sun began to set, a strikingly beautiful blonde girl majestically made her way through the crowd toward us. Her bright, sunny curls effortlessly cascaded down her shoulders, commanding attention from those around her. She sauntered with an unmistakable radiance that came with unwavering confidence, heading directly toward Shane and me. To my utter surprise and annoyance, she completely overlooked my presence as if I was a mere shadow. "Hey Shane baby," she cooed sweetly, drowning in a pool of faux innocence that didn't quite reach her kaleidoscopic eyes. "I missed you today. Where on Earth have you been hiding?" She didn't bother to glance my way, there was not even a moment's recognition of my existence. Observing Shane, I noticed a peculiar shift in his handsome f

