Chapter 3

I dreamed of Royal Bradley again tonight.

When we were young, Royal had a silver tongue.

"Amaris, your eyes are mesmerizing. Can I talk to them every day?"

"Amaris, your piano playing is incredible. Can I attend your concert every day?"

"Amaris, you're my favorite! When we grow up, I want to marry you!"

I liked Royal too. We made sure to sit together at school. After classes, we would hang out and play. Even when my parents had their accident, I was in his family's car. We were playing rock-paper-scissors.

But the cars were too close. I watched as…