Gloria was dressed up beautifully today. Holding a bouquet of flowers, she looked at the photo on the nightstand before leaving, picked it up gently, and stroked the face of the person in the picture.
"Good morning, Mom."
"Today is a special day—a very, very happy day indeed."
Elodie and Gloria stood behind Lily, one helping her with her makeup, the other styling her hair. Lily's fiery red hair wove through Gloria's fingers as Gloria lowered her gaze, concentrating deeply. In the mirror, Lily looked at her two best friends.
Her white veil swept the floor, adorned with lilies that Elodie and Gloria had embroidered by hand with gold thread.
"You look stunning, Lily."
Elodie adjusted her veil, and Lily laughed. Elodie took the bouquet from Lily's hands, while Gloria held her hand, using magic to lift the hem of her gown and leading her to the ceremony site.
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