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Kyra hit her fist on her chest. She felt like she was choking up but then she realized that she’s been holding her breath. She opened her mouth and breathed in through it and her nose at the same time and felt her lungs clearing up.

The long awaited day was finally here and Kyra could not help the feeling of nervousness that was threatening to overwhelm her. She was sweating even when the weather was cool and her chest was tight with anxiety. She hoped that everything would go smoothly and as they had planned.

“Miss Kyra, you need to stand upright so that I can arrange your gown properly,” Cynthia said behind Kyra and she realized that she was hunched over. She didn't even know when it happened

“Okay,” Kyra said as she stood upright and she stared at Cynthia who was concentrating on her work through the full-length mirror in front of her.

She might not have liked Cynthia at first glance but she did now. This young girl has helped her in more ways than one and she was usually the fir