I had to be careful with everything I said and did, terrified he might break up with me if I upset him.
But for an important occasion like trying on wedding dresses, he was the one who set the date.
I knew it meant a lot for him to make time for this, so I agreed and even sent him a few cute emojis.
In reality, I didn't feel the excitement I'd imagined. There was more calm and resignation.
But being stood up again still hurt.
Aurora, you really did this to yourself!
You fell for his empty promises once more.
After leaving the bridal shop, I went to a photo studio and had several sets of pictures taken, from school uniforms to wedding gowns, even though I was the only one in them.
It was my way of saying goodbye to the past.
As for everything related to Jackson, I've given up.
This was just my way of giving my youth a perfect ending.
When I got home, it was already late.
Jackson still hadn't come back, and seeing my phone with no new messages, I couldn't help but laugh bitterly at myself.
After a shower, I went to the spare room to sleep. As I was drifting off, I felt a pair of large hands roaming over me, and the cold made me jolt awake.