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We both froze in our places when we heard the clear click-clack of heels against the marble floor.

I held my breath in anticipation.

"Juliet, there's someone here to meet you!" Amelia's enthusiastic voice made my heart clench in fear.

We didn't turn around and Amelia called for me again and grabbed my arm to turn me around.

As soon as I turned around, I was met with the nightmare next to Amelia.

She was smiling at me. Anytime now she would recognize me and then spill my secret in this room full of hundred people, and more were pouring in.

She stepped forward and I thought she was going to hit me but instead, she hugged me. To say I was shocked would be an understatement.

When she pulled back, she was grinning at me. "Happy birthday, Juliet."

"Ashley," I breathed out.

"Glad to you know you still remember me." She giggled.

"What're you doing here?"