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“Don’t be a smart ass. It’s beneath you. Go and change quickly.”
I roll my eyes, something she’s seen me do a lot of today, and untie my apron, hanging it on the back of the pantry door.
She’s wearing a sleeveless bright blue corset dress and silver stilettos. Half of her breasts are spilling over the top of the dress and her hair and makeup are done up perfectly. Her hair is in a fancy chignon and eye makeup smoky and sultry. A little over the top for a dinner at home, but I’m not about to begin that conversation with her.
“Fine. I’ll change into the tiny dress you laid out for me so I can look the part for whatever this dinner is for. It would be nice if I had a few more details but I’m sure you wouldn’t give them to me even if I asked.”
“Go change before he gets here. And you need more highlighter. Maybe a swipe of bronzer. Another spritz of perfume, too.”
“Geez, Mom. It’s not a date.”
“It’s an important evening, Hadley. Don’t screw this up.”
Up in my old bedroom, I change into the dress she laid out for me. I feel ridiculous but admit I look pretty great in it. I snap a picture of myself in the full-length mirror and send it to Cash.
Cash:You’re killing me. Why are you wearing the sexiest dress on the planet right now? I want to peel it off you inch by inch.
Me:My mother. Long story. You should see what she’s wearing.
Cash:Who is this guy and why are you so dressed up?
Me:No clue on both accounts. I’m confused but going along with it because it seems to be making her happy and I think this is her way of coping with her news today.
Cash:Weird way to me, but I’m not her.
Me:Thank goodness for that. I miss you so much.
Cash:I miss you, too.
Me:How was Brooklyn?
Cash:Great. She’s coming with me to Mom’s for dinner. Mom’s making carbonara because I’m obviously her favorite.
I snort.
All her kids are her favorite.
Me:Obviously. I wish I was there with you two.
Cash:Me, too.
Mom calls for me from downstairs and I groan.
Me:I’m being beckoned. I’ll text you later.
Cash:Enjoy your evening if you can, and, Hadley?
Me:Yes?
Cash:That dress is coming home with you. And the next time you wear it won’t be for another guy and my hands will be the one taking it off.
Me:That’s a fun promise.
Cash:xoxo
Me:xoxo
I want so badly to tell him I love him but I haven’t found the courage to yet. Soon, though. I don’t know how much longer I can hold off letting him know my true feelings for him.
