"So, what do you think?" Jessica asked, holding the dress to my body.

I graciously took the garment into my hands and compared it to myself in the mirror. The cloth was elegant and made with a quality of the likes I'd never seen.

"You bought this for me?" I asked in astonishment as I dropped my mouth open.

She nodded. "Of course, I did. You didn't need the added pressure of shopping. It's time to celebrate!"

I giggled and ...