IVANA:

The penthouse glittered with golden light, I had spent all morning making sure every detail of Kyl’s birthday party felt perfect. From the soft jazz music humming in the background to the fresh orchids arranged across the long dining table. Kyl and I had started dating officially about two months ago, and every moment we spent together has been nothing short of bliss.

I smoothed my knee-lenght gold and black ball gown for what must have been the hundredth time and pressed my ...