The dress was black and sleeveless with rhinestones across the velvet bodice. The empire waist opened to a flow of gold underskirt with a black lace top skirt. The shoes were open-toed heels with rhinestones across the toe.
For the occasion, Bea pulled my hair up but left wispy ringlets down that teased my neck and forehead. I wore her mother's antique earrings and carried a simple envelope clutch bag.
Bea sprayed me with an exotic perfume and deemed me ready for public consumption. Between Bea's skills with makeup and hairspray and the natural gifts my mother gave me, I sometimes surprised myself. Even to my eyes, I was a fairy princess.
My phone buzzed to let me know Alec had arrived to pick me up. I grabbed my wrap and headed to the front door. It was time to leave.
As I passed through the common living area, the sound of gameplay ground to a halt as all eyes turned to me.
"Teela, you're beautiful," Davon said.
