The message was followed by a picture showing Rachel kissing Trevor while holding up her phone and taking a picture in front of the mirror. Even though it was a blatant provocation, I didn't feel offended. Naturally, I wouldn't care about anything relating to Trevor because I didn't want to be involved with him any more.
In addition, my birthday fell on the same day as their engagement celebration in three days.
I ignored all the messages from Rachel.
I got in touch with my old pals and invited them to join me in celebrating my birthday.
Trevor had been the center of my universe for the last decade.
Today, all I wanted to do was live for myself.
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After spreading my long hair, I changed into a dress that was burgundy in color. I felt magnificent when I looked in the mirror.
For years, I had been following Trevor about the office.
I had been wearing a boring black and white business suit for a long time. But I was only in my twenties this year and like all girls, I was at the age of loving beauty.
My friends joyfully gathered around me and shoved a giant birthday cake over when I entered the private room I had rented.
I couldn't contain my tears as I sniffed.