Gin

My heart races, and my mind buzzes with a whirlwind of emotions. The wedding is now only a few hours away, and the anxiety coursing through my veins threatens to overpower my excitement. I have dreamed of this day, of marrying Ali, the love of my life and my imani. But now, as the moment draws nearer, the weight of the occasion bares down on me with a force I didn’t anticipate.

I sit alone in my room, a beautifully decorated space filled with images of me and Ali from when we were kids. I take a deep breath and gaze at my reflection in the mirror. All I see in how my reflection holds the nervous tension I feel.

Then, as if summoned by my thoughts, there is a gentle knock on the door. Xei entered the room.

"Gin," Xei says, "I thought you might need a friend right now."

I smile, "Xei, I'm glad you're here. I can't seem to shake these nerves."

Xei sits beside me, offering a reassuring presence. "It's completely natural to feel this way, Gin. This is a huge moment in your life, and it'