Lena sat on the balcony, the night air chilly against her skin.

She gazed at the plush porch, still adjusting to the unfamiliar luxury surrounding her.

As a child, she'd dreamt of a living glamorous life, but adulthood had forced her to bury those dreams. No matter how hard she worked, the world constantly reminded her of her middle-class reality.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the sudden ringing of her phone.

She took out her phone and read the caller's ID.

Abby.

Her heartbeat quickened. She hadn't heard from Abby since the wedding, and her absence after the ceremony made Lena wonder if her best friend was upset with her....