Movie-level Romantic

“Look! Isn’t it beautiful?” I held out my hand for Nora and Tessa to see, unable to stop smiling. The ring sparkled even in broad daylight — a soft, clear glow that almost didn’t belong in such a sterile place as this.

Tessa gasped like I’d handed her a meteor. “Holy shit, Hazel. It’s huge!” She grabbed my hand and turned it toward the light, squinting dramatically. “Wait—hold on. Did you lose th