Just as I spotted the section of different shades of blue dresses Selena came out of the dressing room to show us how she looked in the dress. She walked up to the mirror, stood on the raised platform, and raised her eyes to see what she looked like. All eyes were on her she looked breathtaking in that dress.
"Sel, you have to buy it, that is the dress."
"I agree with Jen that dress looks like it was designed for you. You look so happy Sel."
"I will admit," Selena says happily as she looks at us "I do feel like I am having that bridal moment without being a bride."
Jen's mom walks up to stand beside Selena looking at her reflection in the mirror. "If you are having that moment then it's the dress. I remember having the same moment with my senior winter formal, my senior prom, and my wedding dress."
"I do have that moment, but it feels like I need a belt to sinuate the waist. Could that be possible?"
"Sweetie, I have a black jewel crusted belt with a matching mask that will go perfectly with this dress."
Selena turned to look at Mrs. Lockwood, "you do?"
Mrs. Lockwood smiles at Selena "Anything for my three favorite girls," she turns around to go and fetch the belt and winks at me as she passes by as another one of her sales assistants grabs the tray of masks for Selena.
I spot the section of blue dresses, so I walk over to them instantly spotting the shade of blue I am looking for. Seeing that they only have one dress in this shade feels like it is a sign from my mom. I take it off the rail and hold it up so I can see what it looks like.
It's an ice blue, off shoulder, tulle ballgown with what looks like a cape around the off-shoulder neckline. It has flowers stitched into the bodice and scattering into the skirt. The flowers can look like snowflakes. I think it will be perfect for the Christmasqurade Ball.
I keep hold of it wanting to try it on and go back to where Selena is standing as Mrs. Lockwood is now tying the belt around Selena and I will admit that belt has made the dress look so much better. It makes her waist look slimmer if that is even possible, wow.
As the sales assistant is fastening the matching black lace mask around Selena's head Jen steps out of the dressing room and onto the platform next to Selena wearing a stunning red floral lace chiffon dress with the illusion back, she was wanting, and she looks stunning her eyes are sparkling like diamonds.
"Oh, my dear girl you look breathtaking in that dress," Mrs. Lockwood says as she has tears welling up in her eyes just looking at how grown up her daughter is.
"Thanks, Mom I couldn't have done this without you," Jen says as she smiles at her mom and then turns to look at me in her mirror "Did you find a dress Sav?"
I look down at the dress draped over my arm "Oh yeah I found a dress I'll try it on once I have seen you guys in your dresses."
"If, you're sure?"
"Yeah, I'm sure I promise." Just watching my two friends in their dresses and getting their masks to match their dresses it's making me more excited to try my dress on and see if I have the same moment they had. I'm hoping I do.
Both of my friends look stunning in their dresses and masks, once they come out of the dressing room after getting out of their dresses it's my turn to try it on. As I step into the dressing room, I hang the dress on the hanger and take a seat to read my mom's letter.
My dearest daughter
Today is one of the many special days of your high school life. You will be buying your senior winter formal gown. Oh, how I could have a genie lamp to have three wishes, being there with you as you buy your winter formal dress. Just wanting to see your face light up as you step out of the dressing room and onto the platform for me to see how it looks on you, I will dream of that day for the rest of my time on this earth. If I know you as well as I do my dear sweet girl, I know you will be sat in the dressing room right now looking at an ice blue colored dress, the color dress I have always loved seeing on you, and I know that you know that it's my favorite color too. With you knowing that I will not be there to be part of the experience and you want me there in some way please Savannah, know I am always there with you. Just remember when you feel a gentle breeze, I am there with you. I have left something with your father that I would like for you to wear on the night of your winter formal. I wore it at mine, and I would be honored if you wear it at your too. Before you step out of that dressing room and when you look into that mirror, lift your head up and smile for me, darling. When you stand on that platform and smile into that mirror, you will be smiling at me as I will be standing next to you, you won't be able to see me, but I can see you and I will be there. Keep your smile as bright as I know it is, and keep your heart open my darling. I will always love you even after I am gone.
Love forever
Mom
xxx
After reading the letter from my mom, I wipe the tear from my face, and tuck the letter into my bag so I can put it with my other letters from her. I calm myself down before trying on the dress. As soon as I slide that dress on something feels almost magical with how it looks on me. Looking in the mirror in the dressing room it feels unreal with what I see. It almost doesn't feel like it's me looking at my reflection, I feel like I can see my mom instead of me.
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