the morning light, as if calling to him. Yet every time she reached out to take it, a wave of doubt washe

om door, which was ajar. The latter's soft voice ran

king about this inv

"Yes... But, mom, let's be real. I don't k

She sat up with difficulty on the edge of her bed, h

ver mind. But one thing is certain: you can'

e a fool of myself? These people live in

erstand it. Irina, you spend your time taking care of me, working

t no words came out. She looked down,

doesn't lead to anything. But maybe that cha

nted to believe that her mother was right, but a little voice deep inside her

ir shift. They sat on a bench in a nearby park, sandwiches in hand. Mila was the opposi

asked Mila, her eyes s

eriously, imagine me there, surrounded by people in tuxe

ourself. Look, these people are just humans like you.

murmured, absently mu

lly. You are the hardest working and most honest person I know. If anyone deserves a break

is words. Part of her wanted to belie

ress," she finally said, a

nthusiasm contagious. "That's

shelves were filled with dresses of all colors and styles. Mila fumbled with bound

ulling out a midnight blue dres

her hesitantly.

utely.

the dress. The fabric was soft against her skin, and the cut flattered her figure w

apped impatiently on the

ks slightly red. Mila looked at

! You are

h a little more confidence. She might not be a regular at

owed the dress to her mother, who h

ful, my darling,

ement knotting her stomach. She had made her decision. She w

d her style her hair, opting for a simple bun that showed off her f

Mila asked

breath. "As read

't know what awaited her, but one thing was certain: she would fi