NICOLE
When I see Esmeralda’s name flashing on my screen, my heart drops to the very pits of hell.
I already know I messed up.
“Yeah?” I answer breathlessly as I start toward my closet. I throw it open, the door nearly ripping off the hinges, and I start pulling all my clothes out and dropping them onto the ground as I search for the only dress I own that would be appropriate for the occasion. Dammit, where is it?
“I’m outside, girl,” she says. “You can come on out and we can get this party started!”
“I’ll be right out!” I answer, trying to sound excited as I frantic search for that damn dress. When I feel the sequins of the dress, I sigh in relief.
“Um…are you okay?”
I hold the phone to my ear using my shoulder. I unzip the dress and step into it after stripping. “Yeah, just fi
