-Elizabeth- The sun was beginning its slow descent over the horizon, casting a warm golden hue on everything it touched. I nestled deeper into the swinging chair, its gentle sway lulling me into a cocoon of contentment. Fatso lay sprawled across my lap, his soft snorring accompanying the laughter that floated between me and Aria. The air was filled with the fading light of summer, a perfect backdrop for what felt like one of those rare, blissful moments in life where everything seemed right. Aria stretched out comfortably on her lounge chair, her golden blond hair catching the last rays of sunlight like a halo. "I can't believe you're engaged! You and Zayn! This is amazing, Lizzie!" Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and I couldn't help but giggle at her enthusiasm. It felt surreal to he

