Beryl's POV
Lucas stopped in the parking lot and took me to the mall. He helped me pick out a dress for the party.
It was a sexy black strapless mini dress, as dark as the night, with a smooth fabric that shimmered subtly under the lights.
"Perfect. You are my goddess," Lucas whistled in admiration, his eyes filled with awe.
I twirled in front of the mirror. The strapless design highlighted the elegant lines of my neck and shoulders, revealing a stretch of smooth skin. The tight fit perfectly outlined my curves. Honestly, I was quite proud of my figure.
"I don't have much confidence in appearing at the party. I know they're all coming for you and Andrew; I'm just a side character," I sighed, feeling a bit dejected.
My life experiences made me oscillate between being confident and ins
