★Anastasia★ Moving day had finally arrived. After a week of nonstop shopping trips with Aunt Eloise and Marcia, my apartment no longer felt like an empty shell. It was mine now. Every corner, every carefully chosen detail. The excitement thrummed through me as I stepped into my new home, taking in the space that had transformed from bare walls and cold floors to something warm and inviting. The kitchen gleamed with newness. Stainless steel appliances stood proudly against the dark wooden countertops, their sleek surfaces catching the soft glow of the under-cabinet lighting. I had stocked the cabinets with fresh dishes, and neatly stacked white ceramic plates, and bowls sat beside an assortment of glasses. The island at the center was both stylish and practical, surrounded by three high-ba