In the afternoon, Phoenix took me to a fancy studio. He chose a gown and a cloak for me. I also did my hair and makeup there. When everything was done, I looked at myself in the mirror and pondered about my future. All I could see was darkness. It was sad and ridiculous. In the evening, I stayed at Anthony's house and continued to play pretend with Phoenix. Our roles were a loving couple. During the banquet, Anthony repeatedly urged us for a grandchild. I wore a plastic smile and pretended to go along with it. Yet I knew this was impossible. When we got into the car, my cloak's tassel got tangled on the hidden buckle of Phoenix's belt. Since my gown was low cut, I didn't take off this cloak all night. But if I bent down to untangle the tassel, my posture might send the wrong id

