Carys
Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers
Stand by Me by Ben E. King
“Go get ready and meet me downstairs at five. There is a black box on the bed ready for you.”
He backs out of the door with a big smile on his face and I take a minute to spin around like a five year old with my arms out staring at the ceiling like a fool. Maxim loves me and I keep waiting to wake up back at home with Mom and Dad, dreading another day there.
I open the box finding a pale blue silk dress. The skirt is covered with an embroidered gauze layer. It’s beautiful. I dig farther and find a pair of silver heels. Floating in a haze to the bathroom, I take my time getting ready.
I am coming down the last set of stairs when I catch sight of Maxim waiting at the bottom. He is wearing a dark gray suit jac
