Aiden waited patiently in the living room while Emily got ready for the auction. Outside, the rain pattered softly against the windows. It was a cool fall evening in New York, a stark contrast to the spring weather in Melbourne at this time of the year. The leaves had started to fall, creating a colourful carpet on the wet sidewalks. The days were getting shorter, and darkness had already settled in, with streetlights casting a warm, diffused glow through the rain.
Emily quickly picked a long black dress, the simplicity of which highlighted her natural elegance. Her beauty was understated yet captivating, with her soft, flowing hair cascading over her shoulders and a touch of makeup that enhanced her sparkling eyes and radiant complexion.
