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I’ht, though Since arriving in France, the energy surrounding the festivities has renewedWild
Like wearing a dress thatthe speech I’ive my father when I turn in my teeks’ notice once we’re back hoacy And Violet’s Even Lily’s I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, but I’m even more excited to see what you and Violet do with Fleur Perhaps even Lily, if she ever gets her head out of her ass"
"Grandma!" I shouldn’t be shocked at what she says, but every once in a while she does surprise s "Besides, soone, you know"
"But …" I start to protest and she shushes hty-three years old I can’t live forever, as much as I’d like to" She waves a hand at the necklace I’ in one hand, the velvet box in the other "Turn around, my child, and let me put that on you Why are you still in your robe? Shouldn’t you be dressed already? The pre to start soon"
"I’m almost done" Nerves suddenly eat atthe box on the dresser besidethe necklace to her so she can help put it aroundit easier for her to slip the necklace on "Hair and makeup is finished I just need to put on my dress and shoes"
"You’d best hurry, then" She slips the necklace aroundaway from me "There Let’s see how it looks"
I turn to face her once ainstme wear it From the few stories I’ve heard about it, the necklace rarely if ever makes public appearances "What do you think?" I ask
She contemplates me, her expression serious, eyes narrowed "It’s beautiful Originally I thought I wanted Lily to wear it since she’s the oldest, but she’s not here And the ht about it, the more I realized you’re a better fit since you’re so ht it down I refuse to feel bad for what I’ girlfriend over ht over me without a care I need to stand up for what I believe in
And what I believe inPilar Vasquez have any sort of authority over me That bitch can die before I ever let her tell me what to do
"You didn’t want Violet to wear it, hht The necklace is stunning, even against the white silk robe I have on, and I stare at my reflection, overwhelht Fleur is ht up in the ainst Daddy and … Pilar
Ew Just thinking about that bitch makeshappen to me I need to make a stand I need to let Father know that I don’t approve of his tactics So
If that has to be me, then so be it
"Please Violet has that lovely diaer She doesn’t need any other piece of jewelry right now" Grandht Ryder asked Violet to iddy over it
For so long I’d been afraid she’d saddle herself to that idiot Zachary Lawrence, but thankfully she saw the light and found a man who cherishes her Understands her Respects her That he’s gorgeous and sexy as hell doesn’t hurt matters
I’rudge her finally finding joy She’s had so le one of them I’m proud of her Happy for her
Truly
"Enjoy that necklace There’s a segment in the documentary about it" Grandma winks and starts toward the door "We’ll meet in your father’s suite in twenty minutes Don’t be late, you hearmy head as she exits my room with a loud slaain,the white silk part before I shrug it from my shoulders The fabric falls to the floor in a crumpled heap around my feet and I kick it away, then stand tall
The necklace looks good againstht need to have a drink or two before I don the dress I’ll need the liquid courage to face my family later
Daddy will probably hate the dress Violet will be scandalized Grandh and silently cheer ht, which I hate I don’t give two shits what she thinks about the dress Or o to the closet and pull the dress out, s my hands over the layers of white, frothy chiffon thatit’s strapless, the necklace will be showcased perfectly I wonder what sort of story surrounds the piece of jewelry?