chapter 118

Alana’s point of view. Today was a momentous occasion—the grand premiere of "Hearts Entwined." The air held the crispness of a perfect October day, adorned with leaves of orange and red hues, the crunching sound of stepping on it. Seasonal drinks and pastries came from every corner, aligning seamlessly with both the release date of the book and the enchanting season in which the story unfolded. This was exactly as Naomi had wanted and I now saw how perfect sense it made. Watching the movie in the season it was written for is aesthetically pleasing. Emma and James' captivating tale had transitioned from the pages of a novel to the big screen. Since the cast revamp and the extensive promotional efforts, the audience had fallen head over heels for the new cast. They couldn’t imagine the movie without Lucas and Valerie and neither could I. They embodied the role perfectly and caused no drama for me so it was a win-win. The journey had its challenges, yet, in retrospect, the decision to s