RAQUEL
The lights blare down on me, condensing the very essence of my being as I push through having to smile. Hoping the imperfections in the curve of my lips would not be captured by the lens of scrutiny behind everyone's eye. At least that's how I had been functioning for the last couple of days, now here we were standing amongst the crowd, in what I can only describe as an incredible venue. I would have loved the view showcasing the astounding city lights if it weren't for the fact I did not want to be here.
I resist the sudden urge to place my hand on my belly, reminding myself that I had a real family with Alex and other people that came along with it. That was the only thing going, the only string that held my sanity in check as I held back another eye roll as another obnoxious re
