Something Real

Hazel

I’m sitting in front of the mirror when Maya asks it, her fingers gently pinning a loose curl into place.

“Are you nervous?”

I let out a slow breath and look at my own reflection.

The woman staring back at me almost doesn’t feel real.

The gown is simple, soft, and perfect, hugging my body in a way that makes my little bump look like a promise instead of a flaw. My hair is a bit longer now, s