MY SECRET HUSBAND IS TEN YEARS YOUNGER
Joy proved easier to imagine than to live.
Somehow, the universe snatched away the last crumbs of happiness I tucked away like treasures in a cookie jar.
“Hmm, not badddd,” I stretched the last word out like a rubber band, squealing at my reflection. “It’s so perfect!”
I twirled like a doll on display — perfect, polished, maybe… hollowed.
My eyes lit up, and my lips curved into a smile, satisfied and impressed by everything.
“Oh my gosh, you look so pretty.” Zarina’s voice pulled me out of my funny daydreaming.