OLIVIA
The days leading up to Austin's parents' anniversary were a flurry of excitement and anticipation. I found myself preparing for the trip, eager to make a good impression and enjoy a change of scenery. As I walked through the shopping mall, the task of finding the perfect dresses and shoes became an adventure in itself.
Each store held a promise of new possibilities, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of liberation as I browsed through racks of dresses and tried on different styles. It was a feeling I hadn't experienced in a long time – the simple joy of indulging in something as normal as shopping for myself.
My fingers brushed over the fabric of a beautiful dress, a smile tugging at my lips as I imagined wearing it at the anniversary celebration. The thought of being by Austin
