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Leigh told me to wear a dress. And because none of Mum's options in that sad box looked like anything I'd willingly be seen in, I ordered one myself and got a rushed delivery during the day.
All day, I'd been counting down like a little girl waiting for a birthday party. And when the time to leave finally came, I was giddy and nervous and trying not to let it show too much.
"Ava, why is it always you we have to wait for?" Lilith groaned, dramatically loud from downstairs, just as I reached the top step.
"You don't have to shout. I'm literally right here," I rolled my eyes, making my descent like models do in those aesthetic videos.
And sure enough, all eyes turned to me.
Mum's face changed instantly. "Love, what is that dress?"
"I see nothing wrong with it," I said, cheeks hea
