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Episode 17

Author: Ataima K
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-05 23:22:41

Sky

I went up to my room, dropped the dress on the bed, and stepped into the shower. The water was cold against my skin, clearing my thoughts. When I stepped out, I tried on the dress. It fit perfectly, almost like it had been tailored just for me.

I stared at myself in the mirror, running my hands down the fabric. Something about it felt familiar, tugging at a distant memory. Then it hit me. This was the dress. The one I begged my father for last winter. Limited edition, only available for pre-order months in advance. He’d promised to order it for my birthday.

“No way,” I muttered, shaking my head.

It couldn’t be real. It had to be a knockoff. Dare wasn’t rich enough to get his hands on something like this. Even if he was, there was no way he was wealthier than my father—the mayor of the country.

I inspected the dress closer. Every detail was perfect. The black lace along the bodice, the pearls delicately adorning the edges, the cinched waist accentuating my curves. My breath hitched
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