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MAEVE

My lips parted in disbelief. Around us, gentle coos echoed.

I looked at Vanya in complete awe, surprised that she actually picked me.

"Oh, dear," I placed one hand on my chest as I took her small hand in mine. "Thank you for giving me the honour."

As I approached the stage with her, my eyes inevitably darted to Vera. Her jaw twisted from side to side, her expression sour. She looked