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Preparation For The Auction (2)

Author: Hassy_101
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Adele~

We spent two hours in town– getting my makeup and hair done– and now, I was standing in my room once more, watching as the girls eagerly grabbed my dress from the box.

"Okay, there's something more in the box," Sarah said, excitement sparking in her voice as she dug a little deeper beneath the folds of tissue paper.

I blinked, tilting my head. "More?"

"Yes!" She pulled out a small, velvet pouch and handed it to me with a mischievous grin. "Open it!"

Carefully, I untied the delicate string and opened the pouch. Inside was a diamond necklace. A thin, glimmering chain with a tiny, elegant pendant shaped like a rose. It was simple but breathtaking, like something pulled straight from a dream.

My heart squeezed. "Oh. My. God," I whispered, my fingers trembling slightly as I lifted it. "It's… it's beautiful."

"You better not cry!" Emily warned, wagging a finger at me. "We spent too long on your eyeliner."

I laughed wetly, blinking up at the ceiling to push the tears back. "Okay, okay
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