Thrill of the Chase
"Right now, I'm just so happy for you two!"
Avery and I share laughter, and she fills me in on the whirlwind of events. In a nutshell, it involved a romantic picnic on Arroyo Burro Beach, a midnight beachside proposal, and an eventful night in the car. I'm genuinely thrilled for her because she absolutely deserves it.
"Venti iced caramel macchiato with extra caramel and mocha-espresso drizzle for Isabella!" bellows the barista in the bustling Starbucks on campus.
I head to the counter, clutching my drink in one hand while the other holds a packet of Sour Patch Kids — pretty standard for me. Then, I make my way to the condiments station.
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