Saturday had arrived, and I felt a mix of nerves swirling in my stomach. Chase had gone back to being distant, and although I understood why, his avoidance was still difficult to navigate.
We had been conversing more frequently with Lucas and that had stirred my anxiety, leaving me caught in a loop of overthinking.
Despite Lucas reassuring me not to feel pressured, the weight of expectations was hard to shake off.
I had a hair appointment scheduled today, I was long overdue for a trim. It had been a while since I pampered myself, making this the perfect opportunity, for I didn't want to stick out like a sore thumb at the event tonight.
Initially, I thought of taking Mia with me, but I hesitated, not wanting to ask Chase for permission directly, and god forbid I broke one of his many r
