Ella shoved clothes aside in her closet, sliding hangers as she picked through her outfits. Between work and popping by Jason's place to watch Storm, she'd outright put off planning for the auction date. Panic gripped her chest because tonight was the night. And there was nothing in her wardrobe that was classy enough.
It was still early in the afternoon. She could run up to one of the boutiques and buy something. Except she'd have to dig into her savings to do that, and her goal of buying a little house in the next year could be jeopardized. Her parents' life insurance had paid for college and her car, leaving a small amount to put aside. Frivolous spending, however minor, wasn't a responsible move. She'd already had to withdraw funds to pay for the date that wasn't a date.
Sighing, sh
