I stared at myself in the full-length mirror and I wasn't sure what to say. I was blank, not even remotely recognizing the woman who stared back at me. She was gorgeous. Definitely not the tiny, timid Rose I have known all my life.
"Damn," Cora whispered, standing back. "I can feel my self- esteem leaving my system. You look stunning, Rose," Cora chose a red shimmery dress for me that was so long and flowing at the bottom that it was dragging all over the floor. It had thin straps just like hers, but as soon as I turned and my eyes fell on my back, I froze.
Oh no.
"What's with that look?" she inquired.
"I...I can't we...wear this. It's too re...revealing," I prompted, horrified. There was nothing covering my back except for thin straps tied in a zig-zag pattern. It made me wonder w
