A Toast to New Beginnings

Stella

The sound of music fills the space as I carefully fold my clothes and place them neatly in a large suitcase.

“You’re sure you don’t want this?” Tessa asks, turning away from the mirror. She’s wearing one of my heavier winter jackets, a vintage wool piece that suits her really well.

“Yeah,” I say with a smile. “I won’t need so many heavy coats like that where we’re going. And besides, it loo