After the phone call with Genevieve, Dawn stood in the bedroom, checking her reflection for the third time, while Jamal showered in the bathroom.
The dress hugged her body like it had been made just for her. It was a deep wine colour, smooth and tight, with soft drawstrings running down the sides that she could pull to make it shorter or looser. She adjusted them slightly, then smiled at herself.
She felt bold, confident, and beautiful.
She had ordered it from Lucy's online clothing store earlier in the day after Aaron and Debbie had left with Josh.
Satisfied with her look, she checked to see the list of fancy restaurants Bella had recommended, and she decided to make a reservation at the top one on the list.
Just as she finished doing that, she heard the bathroom door open.
Jamal stepped out, still drying his hair with a towel. He lifted his head—and when he saw her, the towel slipped a little in his hands.
