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Chapter Eight

Author: Billie Summer
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‘Life is like a roller coaster, live it, be happy, enjoy life.’ Quote by Avril Lavigne.

Because Poppy’s place was the closest to the club, they had all decided to get ready there.

With Poppy’s name, anyone would think she should be a redhead, but she wasn’t. She was blonde and tall and gorgeous. Beautiful with her even features and bright blue eyes. She had always had men chasing her around campus. Not even the thought of her having a baby at home had put them off. Tonight she wasn’t playing her look down like she normally did. Because they were making April wear a dress, she was making them wear dresses as well.

April looked down at the green silk dress that hugged every curve. “Are you sure about this? I mean, it’s short.”

Poppy laughed. “Not as short as it was on me. But that was a lifetime ago. Plus, it brings out your green eyes. Makes them seem brighter.”

April looked over at her friend. On her the dress stopped mid-thigh, but on Poppy’s tall elegant figure, the dress would be a
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