Lauren opened the door to the dress shop and a bell jingled above. A middle-aged woman walked out from the back. Her blackish-gray hair was pulled up on top of her head in a tight bun and her glasses dangled on her chest by a gold necklace. She was dressed casually in black slacks and a black print top.

"Good morning, how can I help you today?" Her blue eyes brightened as her gaze traveled from Lauren's head to her toes.

"Well, I've been invited to your town dance, ...