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The next day, I didn't go for lunch break. I was so swamped with work that by dismissal, I wasn't even halfway done, and I was more than tired. Max too was so busy, we barely even texted. I'd tried to keep things strictly professional in the office, since it seemed like we would be spending a lot of time in his home afterwards, but we still found a way to sneak a text or two to each other despite our busy schedules. Now, as I stood in front of my vanity, staring at my reflection and combing my hair, I couldn't help but feel giddy. He'd promised to take me out for dinner tonight, and when I asked where he told me it was a surprise, and I was going to love it.

Storked and thrilled, I didn't mind rushing into a thrift shop to buy the a brand new dress. There was no way I was going to keep borrowing and wearing Cora's, even though she insisted that it was completely fine. I loved putting on my own stuff. While she was out on a date with Terry tonight, I'd be with Max, while Finn would be