Melomiri

Never Your Leading Lady

Language: en

The night after our engagement party, my sister insisted we play an immersive murder mystery game. When the character cards were dealt, Gideon and Sienna drew the star-crossed lovers. I drew the mistress. When I stared at the paper in silence, my brother gave my shoulder an impatient shove. "Don't tell me you're being a sore loser already." Gideon smiled, reaching over to ruffle my hair with practiced fondness. "Mona, it's just a game. Don't take it so seriously." Without waiting for me, they threw themselves into the role-play. Right in front of me, Gideon and Sienna acted out a grand…

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