Chapter Twenty One

Time passes by even faster now that the wedding is in sight. My days are filled with last minute activities, final fittings, adjustments, cake tastings and the likes such that by night, I'm too exhausted to spend much time thinking. When I do let my thoughts wander, I try to stay positive as I count the days, hours and minutes till my mum and sister arrive. After so long, the day is finally here. The day my family comes.

I hop out of bed excitedly and rush to the mirror, peering at my face. Thankfully, it's not too swollen. Everything must go perfectly today, I can't afford to have anything ruin the day. Humming and skipping in my steps, I go to the bathroom, running a scalding hot water bath for myself. When that's done, I throw in my favorite bath bomb and add drops of my favorite oils before shrugging off my nightdress and slipping inside. My eyes close deliciously as the water welcomes me.

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