Reyna Grace.

I had said that name many times with a smile of satisfaction that always crept up on my lips. Imagining the possibilities that could be. I could see myself standing down the aisle, in a white gown. Looking at him and smiling. If only he could feel the same way as I did. Those dreams could have become reality.

I had always tried hating Piper.

I couldn't believe that Jason had fallen for a spawn of Venus. I had always thought he would love someone better. A child of Aphrodite?

It took me two minutes to realise that they were a couple.

She sat so close to him. Seeing the smiles he gave made me angry.

Jealous.

A second glance at Piper made me realise that she wasn't a conceited, obnoxious demigod. She showed that even a child of love could show more than good looks and charm. A child that Venus could finally be proud of.

She was everything any guy would ever want. Beautiful, powerful, intelligent, strong. I was starting to realise why Jason loved her so. Everything about her was perfect.

Piper was kind. Loyal, charming, friendly. She always gave me a smile. A smile with a hint of sadness and sympathy. A smile that I could read.

She understood me.

And it took one smile to show that even I could be friends with her.

She had everything I ever wanted. Loving friends. Happiness.

She had Jason.

My jealousy turned into envy.

And the way he looked at her showed me that I had no chance. No hope. No point in living...

It was then I knew I didn't stand a chance.

But Piper was always there and she would help me. She gave me strength when I felt that I couldn't take it any longer. She made me laugh when I was crying. She listened to me.

That's all I wanted, someone to listen.

She introduced me to more people...She became my best friend.

Piper wanted me to be her bridesmaid.

I told her she looked beautiful in her white gown. I see her standing in the aisle, smiling and Jason. He beams back.

It was then I realised that I wanted both of them to be happy, and since they wanted to be together, I let go.

And that was love. Not hanging onto something you couldn't have, but letting someone go because you cared about them. If they were glad, I was. My envy had melted into something that was far too kindly.

I replay the wedding scene in my head again that night.

"Piper Grace,"

A smile of satisfaction crept up onto my lips.