Amelia

Aaron and I drove toward the opera in silence. He had surprised me with a beautiful gown to wear. It was a mermaid-style dress in a faint blue color, adorned with stunning sequin patterns. The top was heart-shaped and strapless, featuring a deep round cut in the back that exposed half of my back.

I left my hair down in loose curls, and he had a professional girl do my makeup in natural tones.

I couldn't help but notice that he kept looking at me the entire ride, ...