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“Yep,” I say, as I begin to put onmakeup.
“Well, I think a storm is headed there.” She says, her tone wreaking withurgency.
I stop putting on my makeup to look into the screen. “Oh, well. I’m sure it will all work out. How is school? Have you been doinghomework?”
“Of course. I do want to get into college, you know.” She giggles. “Are you getting ready for theball?”
“Yes. I’ll snap a selfie when I’m done.” Iwink.
“Okay. I bet Antonio is gonna kiss youtonight.”
I shoot her a squinting glare. “Emma!”
She laughs hysterically like only a sixteen-year-oldcan.
“Well, have fun, D. Loveyou.”
“Love you too,babe.”
After I finish my hair and makeup, I walk into the closet and remove the ensemble Antonio chose to showcase: a long, white halter-neck gown with a low plunge neckline, embellished by floral lace and soft mesh. It kind of captures an elegant balance of sheer seduction and femininity without being too revealing. The back is also low plunging with a flirty bow and the matching panty is also gold-trimmed. It’s like the ultimate ball gown in the form of lingerie. It’s quite inventive. And to accessorize the look, a metallic leather high-heeled pumps with golden beads and crystalembellishments.
I feel honored that he asked me to wearit.
I just hope to God I look as good as he expects me to when he picks me up in less than tenminutes.
When he arrives at the door, I am a bundle of nerves. And when I lay eyes on him, I almost turn tomush.
Black Tux. Perfect Hair. FuckingHot.
His eyes brighten when he sees me, and all I can think to say is, “Don’t I lookswagalicious?”
He takes both my hands into his and says, “Actually, Daniella, I was thinking more like Princess-ish. At least, something a princess might wear on her wedding night, anyway. You look absolutely elegant, captivating, andenchanting.”
