By the time the party was in full swing downstairs, the music drifting up in waves of laughter and bass, I was still upstairs in my room. I had just finished getting ready—makeup soft but glowing, my hair falling perfectly over my shoulders. I stood in front of the mirror, taking it all in, while Lisa lingered beside me, her reflection bright with excitement.“Oh, Michelle… you look so beautiful,” she said, her voice full of admiration as she reached for my arm.I smiled at her reflection. “Thank you, Lisa. Really… thank you for everything.”“It’s nothing,” she waved it off, though her eyes said otherwise. “I’m just so happy for you.” She pulled me into a tight hug, and I held her just as firmly, feeling a rush of gratitude and nerves all at once.After a moment, she pulled back with a playful grin. “Alright, I’ll head downstairs now. We’ll all be waiting for you… especially Patrick,” she added with a teasing raise of her brow.“Oh, stop it,” I said quickly, already feeling my cheeks
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