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Nervousness wracked through her, leaving her palms beneath the gloves sweaty.
She stood in the room alone, ten minutes after her companions had left, their work done. She already missed their company but was glad she had gotten their contacts before they left.
"You look enchanting, Ella." Jackie had told her with a genuine smile as she handed her the little purse to match her ensemble.
She took one last look at herself in the mirror, exhaled deeply, and turned for the door.
For the first time since arriving at the hotel, she was the only occupant in the elevator, and for that she was thankful, it gave her time to think, to prepare... for him.
She wondered what he might think of the dress, of her look entirely. The makeup wasn't extravagant, nor was her hair. And she could only hope it would all meet his taste.
She scoffed. Where was all this coming from? Since when did she need a man's approval on her looks? So much for being a strong independent woman.