STELLA
“Time to party!”
The night air was electric with anticipation, the grand finale of the cruise promising an evening of revelry that no one wanted to miss. Every corner of the ship seemed to have people bubbling with excitement, from the decked-out ballroom to the outdoor seating areas illuminated by strings of twinkling lights. The scent of fresh flowers which had probably been sent by air mingled with the salty breeze. But I felt empty inside. I didn't want to be here.
I wasn’t going to let Griselda or Corey, for that matter ruin this night for me. If this was the last hurrah, I’d go out dazzling.
When I returned to my room, I quickly got dressed. I slipped into a bright red dress that hugged my curves perfectly. The fabric shimmered under the light, the thigh-high slit teasing
