~Helena~“No, Helena. You have to come to this party. You’re always backing out. You need to have some fun, girl.”One of my colleagues leaned across the office table earlier that day, trying her best to guilt me into going.“I do have fun,” I had said, wrinkling my nose.She smirked knowingly. “You mean sitting at home, ordering takeout, and bingeing ice cream like you’re starring in some sad drama? Please, that doesn’t count.”I rolled my eyes, but she wasn’t letting up. “Just come to this one. One party. If you don’t like it, I’ll never bother you again. But at least give it a shot.”Her eyes widened into exaggerated puppy-dog pleading. I groaned, realizing she wasn’t going to let me go without an answer.“Fine!” I threw my hands up.She squealed loud enough for the whole floor to hear. “Yes! Finally! I’ll send you the details. Don’t even think about backing out.”And just like that, my fate was sealed.By the time evening rolled around, I was pacing in my room, glaring at my refle
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