My Darling Superstar
The bat slowly lowered.
Emily let out a broken breath she did not realize she had been holding, her body sagging against the ropes as tears slid down her cheeks.
The heels grew louder.
Each step felt like a countdown, striking against Emily’s nerves. She squinted into the light, her lashes wet, her vision still swimming. The woman moved closer, her silhouette sharpening with every step.
Then Emily saw her face.
Her eyes widened.
“Surprise!!!” the woman said brightly, her smile sharp enough to cut.