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Gerald had texted me to wear something simple but good for a party but when I asked him if it was a party we were going to, he said, “No just a roof top bar that will be crowded.”
I almost laughed. My makeup was already done considering I had to cover up the puffiness in my eyes. My hair was put into a pony tail for the time being, so there was still scope for change. All that was left was the dress, I had two choices either I could go with the white shift dress that had beautiful crochet style on the white frock or a black broad open shoulder dress.
I liked them both but I couldn’t just pick one. I send pictures to Priya and Cain and waited for their reply which took fifteen minutes. Okay so they had a unanimous decision I shouldn’t look pregnant so the shift dress was the choice.
Hurriedly I wore the dress paired with a brown tie up heels, I know I hate heels but I had to look decent. Checking f
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