Dolls With Dreams

Breze introduced himself to Sparkle as Lola waited for her turn.

Vera’s eyes locked instantly as Breze introduced himself. Everything else faded— I was overwhelmed, head over heels without realizing how fast it was happening.

When Breze asked me to dance my attention locked onto him instantly. I didn’t notice Randi dancing or notice who he was talking to — my focus was on Breze. I felt caught up in the moment, and before I realized it, I was all over him. He didn’t push me away, and I took that as a sign. I thought the connection was mutual.

I had came in later with Archie. He’s always been kind to me — steady, thoughtful — though he never said how he felt. I didn’t know that night would change so much. But, when Breze introduced himself, something clicked immediately. The conversation flowed naturally, and soon we were dancing. I could feel tension nearby, but I didn’t understand why.

i like Bella — more than I let on. I was waiting for the right moment, not realizing how quickly moments can slip away. Watching her with Breze was hard, but I didn’t blame her. I hadn’t spoken up. That part was on me. “Now It’s too late!”

I felt the tension. I questioned Breze, and pushed him away, i needed clarity. He told me the truth — that Vera had come on strong, that he didn’t know how to stop it, and that meeting me changed everything. I believed him. Honesty mattered more than rumors.

Seeing Bella and Breze together stirred something ugly inside me — jealousy, confusion, hurt. I confronted Archie, asking if Bella was his girlfriend and why she was dancing with Breze all night. I felt ignored, dismissed, invisible. I tried again to get Breze’s attention, but his eyes kept drifting back to Bella.