You look so beautiful

As soon as Carmen left the room, the anticipation became unbearable. I stared at the sleek bag sitting beside me, my fingers itching to pull it open.

Whatever was inside, Carmen had chosen it specifically for me, and that alone made my heart race.

Taking a deep breath, I reached forward, gripping the smooth handles of the bag and pulling it onto my lap.

The material was expensive, the kind of high-end designer packaging that hinted at luxury before you even saw the item inside. I swallowed, feeling the weight of the moment.

Slowly, I unzipped the bag.

The first thing I saw was color.

A soft, shimmering shade of light green, like the delicate new leaves of spring or the faintest glow of jade under moonlight. The fabric caught the light in an ethereal way, as if it had been spun from silk and stardust.

I exhaled shakily and pulled the dress out with both hands.