Chapter 34

I guess I do get to experience happily ever after.

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The rest of the evening went by in a blur but in a good blur. Sterling stayed in close proximity to me and I’m not going to lie, I enjoyed that very much.

School starts tomorrow. I have three midterms this week and it’s crazy. I have had such a hectic two weeks and it has been unreal.

But I guess life goes on.

“Honey, I have to run to the company. Sarah is sick and I have to take her shift.” I hear my mom say. She walks up to me and plants a quick peck on my cheek.

“Bye, mom. Be safe.” I say to her.

She stares at me longer than necessary and I can’t help but ask. “What’s wrong, mom?”

“No, nothing. You just look...very happy. I love that for you. Bye now.” She rushes out the door and the only evidence that she was even here is the faint smell of her perfume.

My mother is right, I am happy. Things are finally aligning.

Today is Sunday, I have to prepare for my first