The wind chime above the door gave a soft, bright ring as I stepped into the bridal shop. Warm light spilled across rows of ivory gowns, crystals catching the glow like frozen stars. My fingers tightened around the strap of my bag. I wasn’t ready for this. The scent of new fabric and fresh lavender floated through the air as I stared at the dresses. They were all beautiful. Probably expensive but Orion had already given me his card. "Don't worry about the cost and buy something pretty. You're going to be my wife after all." he said before leaving for work with Lesley this morning. A part of me had expected him to come along with me. Voices drifted from the far end of the shop bringing me out of my thoughts. I moved forward, my hand wrapped tightly around my strap as I made my way to

