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As soon as it’s quitting time, I scramble home to get ready.
Jake jumps on the couch, watching his favorite cartoon while I shower.
When I get out, the last golden rays of the day bleed out of the sky, casting shadows along my walls.
I stand before my mirror, staring at my reflection, unsure.
The dress was a splurge I hope I won’t regret considering it was money that should’ve been going to—
No, not thinking of that tonight.
Instead, I focus on calming my breathing while checking that there are no wrinkles on my dress.
It’s a simple enough gown, the color a rich emerald.
This coupled with the rather daring neckline—not to mention the heels—makes me feel pretty.
Sexy.
Desirable.
And goodness knows how badly I want to be these things for Bash.
When I come out into the living room, Jake looks up from the TV, his eyes widening.
“Mom, you look like a fairy without wings!”
I laugh at the compliment. “Thank you, sweetheart. Now, remember to mind Mrs. Jenkins.”
He nods, but his attention is back on his show, and I bend over to plant a kiss on his cheek.
There’s a knock on the door, and I walk over to let my neighbor in.
Her eyes do the same thing as Jake’s did as she takes in my evening wear.
“My word, Wyn, you look breathtaking!”
“I was told to dress ‘fancy’, but I wasn’t sure…”
Mrs. Jenkins waves a hand. “Dear, you’re so fancy that his tongue will be tied in knots all night.”
Before I can say anything, there’s another knock on the door.
When I sweep it open, Bash stands there in a black suit, holding a dozen white calla lilies.
“Oh, these are gorgeous!”
I take the bouquet as Bash steps in, eyeing me up and down.
“Not as gorgeous as you are, deoring.”
Jake barrels off the couch and wraps his arms around my boss’s legs.
“My new best friend! I got an A on my report about Boggarts! Mine was the coolest of them all!”
“Oh yeah?”
“Yeah! Levi Weirman said so, and he has the most superheroes of us all.”
