74. Beneath the Ice Lights
Michelle
I will never forget this night.
Not even when I'm old and my knees creak more than the skates on the artificial rink they set up in the event hall.
It was magical... and not because it was perfect, but because it was real. Because of the way everything quivered slightly, as if even the air was holding its breath.
I never imagined I would end up saying "yes" on wheels—literally.
It all began with a blindfold over my eyes.
When Vero blindfolded me and led me to the place, I thought it was some impromptu celebration... the last thing I expected was what actually happened.
"If this is a joke, I'm going to cut you from my best friends list."
"Trust me," she says with a nervous laugh. Just walk straight and don't take off the blindfold yet.
I hear mu
