The black tie was crooked. I knew, because I had already tried to redo it three times, and it still looked like a poorly made knot. I sighed, staring at my reflection in the bedroom mirror. The tailored suit fit perfectly, like everything my mother had chosen for me since I was a child. I looked like a Calahan — impeccable, elegant… and suffocated.When I reached out to grab my wristwatch from the dresser, a soft knock at the door made me freeze."Come in." My voice came out lower than I intended.My father appeared with his usual impeccable posture, his hands clasped behind his back and his blazer as perfectly aligned as mine. His eyes scanned the room, as if inspecting every detail, before landing on me."I see you're almost ready," he commented, with a slight tone of approval."Yes, sir." I adjusted my tie for the fourth time, trying to hide my nervousness.He approached, stopping a few steps away from me, and extended one ha
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