AMBER POV
The start of the week always felt like a fresh page, and today, Monday, was especially bright, like sunshine bottled up and poured all over the morning. I stood in front of my closet, a little ritual of sifting through my clothes, hoping to find that one perfect outfit. After a bit of thought, I settled on a cute short gown and my trusty pair of sneakers. They felt just right for the day ahead.
Next stop was my dressing mirror. I spent a little longer than usual adjusting my reflection, smoothing down the fabric of my gown, and making sure my hair looked okay. Deep down, I had this little flutter of hope. Maybe, just maybe, after everything that had happened between us, Lucas might finally ask me to be his girlfriend. That thought kept a little smile playing on my lips.
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