Nicole
The day I had been dreading was finally here. Today was my engagement with Micheal and I wasn't the least pleased about it, but I knew it was another responsibility I had to do as a good daughter, so I had to put on a fake smile on my face and pretend to be one of the happiest people in the room tonight.
Mom came into the room while I was getting dressed with a reassuring smile on her face.
"You look so beautiful, my dear," she smiled, looking at me like I was the most precious gift in her life.
"Thank you, Mom," I gave her a small smile that barely reached my face and she seemed to notice it too.
"Can I help you with that?" She asked, already reaching out for the necklace in my hand to help me get it on.
I turned my back to her so that she could help me wear the necklace and
