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On my twenty-fourth birthday, my boyfriend, James Sterling, and my two childhood friends, Chris Grant and Lucas Ford, said they'd give me a surprise I'd never forget. They bought four tickets for the amusement park. When it rained, the umbrella was only held over the other four. When we got to the restaurant, the waiter stopped me. "Sorry, Mr. Sterling's reservation is only for four people. We can't add any extra seats." There were five of us in total. They brought Lily Winters inside with them, leaving me standing alone outside. Later, when the landslide struck, they only shielded Lily and rushed her into the car. Before the car door slammed shut, I heard someone say, "Everyone's here. Sit tight." This time, I didn't wait for them anymore.