the gala

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- taylors pov -

I'm sitting in a hair and makeup chair being dolled up for the gala. My team is amazing at making me look presentable, but I just don't want to go to this event. It always makes me uncomfortable and anxious. When I'm there I need to talk to all these people and pretend to be a people person when I would much rather be at home in my pajamas watching a movie with Lilly. Sure I can interact with everyone at work, and I do interact at events like these, but I'm still a nervous wreck.

«Mommy you look so pretty. Why can't I go be a princess too» Lilly says as she lays on my bed in her jammies looking at the people working on my face and hair. «Thank you, but you're the princess. And it's much more fun for you to be at home because mommy thinks galas are boring. I would much rather stay home and watch a movie about princess with my own little princess than put on a fancy dress and talk to strangers» I say and scrunch my nose. Staying home with Lilly sounds ten times better, but I know I can't.

This is also an acting moment for Joe and me, we need to look like the perfect married couple that are madly in love. But the truth is that we are just friends at this point, we aren't in love. Sure he is attractive and this past week I've learned that he is really kind and caring, but it's nothing more than that. It can never be more than that. Having feelings for anyone is not an option for me, it always crashes and burn. Thats why I have a no dating rule for myself after Adam and I broke up the last time. We have been on again and off again for years, but right before I went on vacation this summer, I broke up with him and swore to myself that this time it would be for good.

After they finish up my makeup, I slip into my dress that's an off the shoulder white reem Acra dress. The bust is this beaded pattern with sheer parts between them, while the skirt is white with a part in the front that gives it a bit of volume so it's not all straight. It's a dress that I really like actually. My short hair is arranged with curls and my bangs tucked neatly to one side for a sleek elegant look. Makeup wise it's pretty simple because I hate the feeling of having a ton of makeup on my face, and I don't like the look of it either. The eyes are simple but bold enough, so they stick out, there is highlight on top of my cheek to make it sparkle a bit and my lips are a mix between soft pink and soft red.

«Mommy

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«Mommy. Joey is ready too» Lilly says as she comes into the closet and drag me with her outside. Carefully I make my way downstairs with my heels in my hand, they are simple white Louboutin heels.

He is standing down there looking handsome in his tux that is tailored to perfection. The black is slightly shiny, the bowtie is perfectly placed, and the buttons of his shirt are black to give a hint of something interesting so it's not so plain. his soft blond hair is gelled down into an even and sophisticated look.

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