Prologue

Bella. An only child whose parents are divorced and she lives with her mom. A sweet average junior kid divoted to the art of theater. Shes super sweet and is liked by all. Stellar grades. Hot ass popular senior boyfriend. She volunteers at an old folks home. Her favorite person being Ms. Gracie. A sweet fiery old lady who loves Bella like her own. Bella has a promising future and all is well. Well, things were going well, but Bella is going to find herself in a series of challenges testing her self-worth, mental and emotional strength, and her downright will to live. She will soon learn, happier ever after doesn't find you. You have to track it down, fight for it, compete for it. She will also learn that the search for peace and happiness comes with a price. You might never find it. And even if you're lucky enough, you won't come out the same person you went in. Just as she thinks she has nothing, Andrew comes to her rescue and becomes her knight in shining armor. Or at least he tries to be everything for Bella. He makes life changing sacrifices for her, but Bella must learn to let him in, or suffer the consequences of being without him. And she might not make it and choose to throw it all away. Is it worth it? You tell me.