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The Wedding Eve

Author: Tekoro1
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I frowned as I held the envelope tightly. My heart sank as I read the brief, impersonal words: Tomorrow Mark's the eve of the wedding. For last-minute arrangements, be ready to show up to the family by 7 p.m.

Those words seemed cold, uncaring, as if I was being polished and put on exhibit for their own gain. I was left alone with the icy message as the messenger backed out of the room and curtsied.

With shaking hands, I put down the message. Tomorrow was the first step toward losing what little of who I was left, not just another step toward a life I didn't want. More likely the beginning of the rest of my life.

With the city lights below glistening like strewn diamonds, I walked to the window. I felt like screaming, tearing the letter to shreds, and fleeing from this golden cage.

Where would I go, though? Returning to Marco? To a life in which Presley's impact followed me everywhere?

Breathing became difficult as the weight of my choices weighed heavily on me.

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I felt as if I had e
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