Aeri lay sprawled on the couch, her blue mini dress hugging her curves, the front knot pulling the fabric tight across her chest.
A pillow was clutched against her with one hand, her other holding the phone to her ear as she talked to Sara, her childhood best friend.
"So, how's it going?" Aeri asked, a small smile tugging at her lips as she stared at the ceiling, the pillow a comforting weight on her chest. "How's the first two days of married life treating you?"
"It's FUNNNN!" Sara's voice exploded through the phone, so enthusiastic Aeri had to pull it away from her ear for a second, wincing at the volume. "Girl, you have no idea!"
Aeri chuckled, shifting to prop herself up on one elbow, her smile growing despite the ache in her chest. "Seriously? Spill it, what's got you so hyped?"
