The palace is under attack

I couldn't contain the smile on my face at the thought of visiting the office. It took a lot of conviction before my mates decided to take me out. For the first time in weeks, I was finally stepping out of the house.

As I slipped into the beautiful new-length blue dress, I felt a surge of confidence and glamour. Fred gifted the gown to me while Blue got the shoes. From the way they acted as they presented their gifts, you would have thought they were in a silent competition to know whose gift was the most appreciated. They asked me which one I liked the best, but I told them I loved their presents so much because their gifts complemented each other.

The blue dress hugged my curves in all the right places, accentuating my waistline, without showing off my baby bump. The gems adorning the dress catch the light, sparkling like diamonds against the vibrant blue fabric. Running my hands on it, I wondered how Fred knew my size without taking my measurements.

I kept my makeup light and natu