Chapter 73: The Picnic

Ava's POV

I slipped out of bed very early the next morning to get ready for the picnic.

I was a little excited to see Gracie again, and by a little, I meant a lot. Gracie had a vibe that I liked to be around. She was so full of life, and I fancied that energy so badly.

I padded over to the wardrobe and carefully selected a vibrant sundress adorned with dainty floral patterns. It was pretty, and I was certain Miguel would like it on me.

I froze instantly, shocked at the direction of my thoughts.

Since when did I care about that? Why would I even care about that?

I returned the sundress to my wardrobe. There was no way I was going to wear it now that I was aware of those thoughts.

I sort through the rest of my clothes, getting irked when I couldn't find anything that went with the occasion, like the sundress.

My eyes darted back to it, and the appeal stuck to me like glue. It was really the perfect outfit for the picnic. I sighed and picked out the dress, convincing myself the whole