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"Oh yeah, that's the reaction we're looking for."
Ayana murmured with a soft grin despite the buzz of excitement coursing through her as we walked down the steps together. All eyes were on us, awe and excitement in their gazes as they watched us.
I had been a bundle of nerves the entire drive and the second before the doors were open to reveal the lavish backyard that had been prepared for the event. I hadn't been in the Hampton Manor for a while but the renovations that had been made were truly stunning. Mother had always had an eye for design, without a doubt, but some of her choices were different from what I liked.
Our strong personalities always conflict… we're too much like each other…
Excitement coursed through me at the sight of the set up, miles away from the Olympic pool
