Jennifer woke me at quarter to six with a tray of sandwiches and sweet tea. It wouldn’t be polite to gobble all the party food like I was starving, and I hadn’t eaten since lunch.
But my head was fuzzy from sleep, and I wasn’t the least bit hungry. I took a shower to wake up. The warm water felt good as it washed away the cobwebs from my mind.
Afterward, I munched on the sandwiches while Jennifer dried my hair and arranged it in a messy bun that looked great.
My teeth were brushed, and my makeup was perfect when it was time to slip on my new sage green cocktail dress. I loved the way the pearl sequins across the skirt caught the light.
With the matching kitten heel sandals on my feet, I was ready to go.
Victor arrived on time, and we left for the party about a mile away.
I spotted Mr
