Bella:
The thirty-first flew by in the blink of an eye with only a few hours left until new year. Despite the lingering sadness from my broken family, Finn had been my rock, helping me find strength. Being with him brought a sense of relaxation I hadn’t felt in a long time. I had never enjoyed planning a party, but today, because of him, I did.
“The party is about to start, and people are already on their way.” Finn’s words jolted me from my thoughts as I stared at my reflection in the mirror.
He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close until my back was against his chest.
“I will always be with you, and I want you to remember that. I hope this party will take away your worries,” he whispered, pressing his lips to my cheek.
I forced a smile, trying to believe his words.
Fin
