Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 19

"Maks, I don't know what to wear to the premiere! You need to help me."

"Let's go shopping and find you a dress."

"But, I..."

"Meryl, I want you to feel special in a new dress tonight. Now let's go."

"Oh alright." He kissed her and led her out of the house.

"So we are going to go find you a nice dress. No sundresses for the show."

"But I feel..."

"I promise we will find one that is not tight so you are comfortable. Ok?"

"Ok. Thank you. I love you."

"I love you too Princess."

The rest of the ride was quiet. Maks pulled up to the dress shop and Meryl sighed.

"What's wrong Princess?"

"What if I don't find something to wear? I mean I have a bigger belly now."

"Meryl, we will find something. I promise you. OK?"

"Ok." He wiped a tear that was falling down her cheek. He let her gather herself a little.

"You ready to go in now?"

"Yes. I think so."

Maks got out of the car and comes around to help Meryl out of the car. They walked into the shop and are instantly greeted by one of the workers.

"Hi, I'm Harper. How can I help you today?"

"Hi Harper. I'm Maks and this is my girlfriend Meryl. She needs a dress for tonight."

"Oh wonderful. It's nice to meet you two. May I ask what the event tonight is that you need a dress for?"

Maks looks over at Meryl who was standing next to him with her hands on her belly. She looked worried and shy. She was never shy so he decided to pull her close and answer for her.

"We are going to the Dancing with the Stars premiere tonight."

"Oh fun! Do you know what kind of dress you are looking for?"

"Something elegant but comfortable. She is pregnant and I want her to be comfortable."

"Alright. Well let's look around. Over here are our maternity dresses. I'll let you two look and I'll come back in a few minutes to see if you need any help." She could tell that Meryl was struggling a little so she decided to give her space. Before she left she went over and touched Meryl's arm. "You look so beautiful. You are glowing."

"Thank you" Meryl said quietly.

"Meryl, relax baby. I'm right here. Nothing is going to happen."

"I know. I'm trying. Let's look at the dresses." The two looked through the dresses and found three that they thought might work. One was purple. One was a deep green and one was light blue. Maks carried the dresses and went to find Harper.

"Oh I see you two found some dresses" Harper says when they get close to her.

"Yes we did. Where can she try these on?"

"I'll show you to the dressing room. Would you like some help putting them on?"

"Um, sure. Thank you."

"Great. Have a seat out here sir. We will come show you the dresses." Harper took the dresses from Maks and led Meryl into the dressing room.

I'm sorry if I was rude for not answering you earlier. I was just having some self doubts I had to work through. I just um... was worried I wouldn't find anything."