Chapter 23

LANA LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, as usual. She’s got her little black dress with the thin brown belt and her big yellow sweater and some of her favorite pair of brown boots that go all the way to her knees. She has a pair of crystal earrings on that I gave her on our fourth date. Any other time, I would think that’s too soon for a gift like that, but I just saw them and I had to get them for her.

“What are you staring at?” She peeks up at me. She’s got the brownish red lipstick on. Her lips turn upward exposing her teeth.

“You.” I admit just now noticing that I had been staring at her this whole time.

“You think this is appropriate… considering.” She slips her small brown messenger bag over her head and grips the strap.

“It’s perfect.” I walk over to her pull her into my arms. “Tonight is going to be fine.” I kiss the top of her head and she presses her head into my chest.

Promise you’ll be there.” Her voice shakes, her hands crumple my shirt.