***Natalia***
My heart flutters as I wait for my cue to walk down the aisle, knowing that in a few short minutes, I will officially be Zane’s wife.
“Talia,” Gwen murmurs, carrying a small gift box in her hands. “Vanessa had this delivered for you. Toran says she couldn’t make it, but she wanted you to know that she’s happy for you.”
I take the box from her hand, and stare at it for a moment, not knowing how to feel about her absence. I had thought long and hard about sending an invitation to my sister and finally decided I would leave the choice up to her.
There is a small note attached to the box and I read it to myself.
To my dear sister,
I know it is not much, but I hope you and your daughter love it as much as you and I did.
With love,
Nessa.
I untie the ribbon and remov
