Nina It was two days before my wedding. The house was quiet, a lull of calmness in the storm of preparation. I was at home that evening, half lost in the endless list of last-minute arrangements and half lost in daydreams. Enzo was out, running some errands. I didn't expect anything out of the ordinary. But as it turned out, I was in for a huge surprise. A knock echoed through the house, the sudden sound pulling me from my musings. I opened the door to find Jessica and Lori grinning mischievously. “Hey, guys,” I said, opening the door a little wider. “I wasn’t expecting you—” “Grab her!” Jessica shouted. Before I could react, Lori grabbed me by both arms. A bridal sash was thrown over me, a tiara was plunked on my head, and I was unceremoniously dragged out of my house. I glanced

