A night of secrets

Annabelle had arrived home late at night, the fatigue from the day weighing heavily on her shoulders. She quickly freshened up, enjoying the warm water cascading down her body and rejuvenating her tired muscles. After drying herself off, she slipped into her comfortable pajamas, a soft cotton fabric that instantly made her feel at ease.

Making her way to her mirror stand, Annabelle sat down on the stool and looked at her reflection. She let out a sigh, her mind still reeling from the evening's events. It had been a nerve-wracking experience, meeting her Edwards parents for the first time.

With determination in her eyes, Annabelle began her night routine. She picked up a gentle cleanser and a cotton wool and began cleaning her face. As soon as she was done wiping her face she applied some face moisturiser,face serum and night face cream gently massaging it on her face , she couldn't wait to share her experience with her childhood best friend, Clarissa Frey, or Clary as she was fondly called.

It had been years since the two girls were last together. Annabelle had moved to Louisville for her career, while Clary had taken over her mother's fashion house in Florida. Despite the distance, their bond remained unbreakable. They relied on technology to stay connected, often using FaceTime to catch up and share their secrets.

Annabelle finished cleansing her face and applied a generous amount of face cream. Feeling refreshed, she climbed into bed, propping up her laptop on her lap. She opened the video call app and dialed Clary's number. The familiar face of her best friend appeared on the screen, her eyes lighting up with excitement.

"Hey girl," Clary's voice sounded vibrant and filled with enthusiasm. "How did it go meeting with your admirer's parents? Spill the details!"

Annabelle couldn't help but chuckle at Clary's eagerness. She loved how her friend was always curious about her love life. It made her feel special, like someone genuinely cared about her happiness.

"Well..." Annabelle began, drawing out her words, trying to pique Clary's curiosity.

"Stop teasing me and cut to the chase, girl!" Clary pleaded playfully.

Annabelle laughed, unable to keep the secret any longer. "It went well!" she announced triumphantly.

Clary's face lit up in excitement, and both girls squealed in delight. They congratulated Annabelle on a successful meeting with her admirer's parents, giving her words of encouragement and advice.

"The ball is in your court now," Clary advised, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Make him fall for you, Annie. I know you can do it."

"I sure will," Annabelle assured her friend with a prideful smile. "You can trust your girl, Clary."

They continued their conversation for hours, catching up on each other's lives, reminiscing about their childhood adventures, and sharing their hopes and dreams. The distance between them seemed nonexistent as they laughed, joked and simply enjoyed each other's company.

But as the night wore on, exhaustion began to creep in. Annabelle's eyelids grew heavy, and she struggled to keep her eyes open. Reluctantly, she admitted defeat and decided to end the call.

As she placed her laptop on the nightstand, Annabelle's gaze fell upon the gift that Edward's mother had given her earlier in the evening. Curiosity piqued, she carefully opened the box to discover a beautiful jade bracelet nestled inside. It was an exquisite piece, its intricate design and vibrant green color indicating its rarity and value.

Annabelle couldn't help but admire the bracelet, marveling at its beauty. It seemed like a rare antique, a piece with a story to tell. She delicately placed it back in the box and placed it on her nightstand, intending to delve into its history in the morning.

With thoughts of both the successful meeting and the wedding plans swirling in her mind, Annabelle finally allowed sleep to claim her. As she drifted off.