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Best Friends 22

Best Friends 22

Chapter 22 

Sienna was checking inventory for an upcoming exhibition with Daniel when her mom called from 

the States

Her mother’s voice carried this mix of anger and sadness as she explained that Nina had finally been sentenced to life in prison

And Ryan was dead stabbed by Nina, then died in the fire she’d set

Sienna’s pen stopped moving, ink bleeding into a dark spot on her checklist

Sunlight was streaming through the office windows, but she felt this cold chill crawling up her spine

The boy who’d followed her around since they were toddlers, who she’d loved and hated and finally let go of, was gone. In the most brutal way possible

Do you want to go back for the funeral?Daniel noticed her going pale and gently covered her hand with his

Sienna was quiet for a long time, then nodded. Yeah. I shouldsay goodbye, I guess.” 

The Mitchell family estate was still wrapped in police tape, a burnedout shell. Ryan’s dad looked like he’d aged twenty years overnight. His mom was barely holding it together, just crying when she saw Sienna, unable to speak

Sienna’s mom explained quietly that Ryan had fought for a week in intensive care before finally letting go

At the memorial service, Mrs. Mitchell grabbed Sienna’s hands with shaking fingers. He kept saying your name,she whispered through tears. Even at the end, he was calling for you.” 

Sienna stood in front of the memorial photo Ryan at seventeen in a white buttondown, that cocky smile she remembered from high school

Daniel stood beside her, not trying to say anything comforting, just being there

The whole thing felt surreal. This person who’d been such a huge part of her life story was justgone

But she’d grieved their relationship years ago. This was just closing a book that had ended long before the last page

Chapter 22 

They each placed white lilies by Ryan’s memorial photo

There was no dramatic breakdown, just this weird sense of closure

After the service, Sienna hugged his parents and said quietly, I’m so sorry for your loss.” 

That was it. The Ryan Mitchell chapter of her life was officially closed

Back in London, Daniel didn’t push her to talk about it, just took her to their favorite pub for fish and chips and let her process

The evening breeze caught her hair as he pulled her close on the walk home. You good?” 

Sienna leaned against him. Yeah. I actually am.” 

Life got back to normal pretty quickly

With Daniel cheering her on, Sienna’s restoration projects started blowing up internationally. Her work was featured in Architectural Digest, she got invited to TED Talks, the whole nine yards

Their families had become super close Sunday dinners where his mom taught her British baking secrets while their dads argued about soccer and craft beer

Three years later, they had this perfect small wedding at a countryside chapel outside London

Nothing overthetop, just their people and lots of good vibes

Sienna wore this gorgeous vintage dress and carried wildflowers Daniel had picked that morning, walking toward the guy who’d never once made her question her worth

Right before the vows, some lawyer showed up with a FedEx package apparently Ryan had arranged delivery for her wedding day before he died

Inside was a cashier’s check with a note in Ryan’s messy handwriting: For your wedding. Wanted to do one last thing right.” 

There was also this faded sundress from Target one he’d bought her senior year with his Starbucks paycheck. She’d thought it was too basic and never really wore it

Tucked underneath was another note: Hope you get your happily ever after.” 

Sienna looked at the worn fabric that somehow still smelled like Tide detergent and teenage dreams, then handed everything to Daniel. Can you justput this away somewhere?” 

Chapter 22 

Daniel tucked the box under his chair without making it weird, then took her hands again warm, steady, here

When they were pronounced husband and wife, the church bells rang out over the English 

countryside. Late afternoon sun streamed through old windows, making everything look like a fairy 

tale

Sienna looked up at Daniel, his smile so genuine it made her chest tight with happiness

They walked out into their new life together, past fields of wildflowers and toward whatever came 

next

All that messy firstlove drama felt like someone else’s story now

This was her real beginning

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