Ivy
I start getting ready for the party. I pick out the perfect dress and slip it on, feeling the soft fabric hug my body in all the right places. It's a sleek green cocktail dress that oozes elegance and confidence. I glance at myself in the mirror.
"You look gorgeous. Everyone at the party will be jealous," Ryder comments from the side.
I turn to him and laugh. "Are you being sarcastic?"
He shakes his head. "Heck no, I am dead serious," he says and kisses me on the forehead.
"Did you invite everyone?" I ask.
"Yes."
"Even Mindy? I really wanted her to come," I said.
Ryder narrows his eyes. "What are you scheming, Ivy?"
I feign shock. "Scheming? Why would you think I am scheming!?"
I playfully bat my eyelashes at Ryder, trying to maintain my innocent facade. "I just thought it wo
