EMILY
Rachel's engagement party was just around the corner, and naturally, it was the topic of conversation on everyone's lips. But that was okay. Love and having feelings for someone were such beautiful things, right? Lately, I had been experiencing these emotions myself, and it would reckoned it would feel even more vibrant when they were reciprocated.
But gosh darn it! It seemed like I couldn't think of anything else but him. He was gone, and I was doing fine—so why was he still consuming my thoughts 24/7?
"For the engagement party, it will be just us girls, Ian's family, and a few close friends. I want it to be special and memorable," Rachel explained, as she tirelessly scrubbed the kitchen counter. "I think parties are all about the emotions you feel inside, you know?"
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