WINTER
I plaster on a smile at Nath, but it dies the moment my eyes land on Mike and Olivia.
Oh. My. God.
They're walking toward the stage. Together. Dressed like… like that.
Olivia is shimmering in a silver dress, Mike in a matching suit. My design. Mine.
I remember sketching that gown, showing it to Mike after he proposed. I'd pictured an engagement party...something special, something us. He'd told me not to worry, that he'd handle it, that we'd unveil the outfits right before the wedding.
And now? He's parading my dream on another woman. My replacement.
I thought I'd stopped caring. Turns out, my heart didn't get the memo. It feels like someone just took a hammer to my chest and kept swinging.
Nath takes my hand, guiding me to the dance floor. I nod, pretend I
