After the tour was over, the three women returned to get ready for the party.
Ashleigh looked at herself in the mirror.
She wore a simple flowing red gown with long sleeves. There were no flourishes or accents. Simplicity at its finest.
Her hair was down and slightly curled, and her makeup was lightly done.
Corrine knocked at the doorframe.
Ashleigh looked back over her shoulder.
“Come in.” She smiled and turned to show her mother her dress.
Corrine smiled and tilted her head to the side.
For her part, Corrine’s hair was braided and knotted much less extravagantly than usual. Her dress was long and simple like Ashleigh’s. However, it was a deep burgundy, and she wore a large dark leather belt as an accent.
“Did Caleb pick this?” Corrine asked.
Ashleigh nodded.
“I wasn’t sure what to pick,” she said, turning back to the mirror. “But it’s nice.”
“It’s lovely,” Corrine smiled. “Now, take it off.”
“What?” Ashleigh asked with surprise.
