80 BEAUTIFUL

KAREN'S POV I woke up to the soft glow of the morning light filtering through my curtains. Today was the day I had been dreaming about since I was a little girl. Today, I would marry Percy, my best friend, my rock, the love of my life. The room was quiet, serene, but my heart was dancing to a jubilant beat. I stretched beneath the sheets, feeling a rush of excitement pulse through my veins. I could almost hear the whispers of the dress in the corner, the soft lace and satin waiting to drape me in elegance. As I sat up, my smile was as bright as the new day. Today, there would be no clouds, not in the sky or in my heart. I slipped from the bed, my feet touching the cool floor, grounding me to the reality of the day. It was no longer a dream; it was happening. I walked to the window, pulled back the curtains, and let the full light of day wash over me. The sun seemed to promise a perfect start, a clear path to the beautiful beginnings of my forever with Percy. I could almost