Chapter 44
Jessica
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I STARED AT MYSELF in the mirror, wondering if I looked okay. It seemed like forever since I’d last seen Jordan and I was so nervous, I could barely put my mascara on. Leaning forward, I finished up my makeup and then wound my hair up into a messy bun. After inserting a few Bobby-pins to hold it in place, I went back to my bedroom, slipped off the robe, and put on the slinky black dress. I then headed downstairs to check on the prime rib I had baking in the oven. The entire house already smelled delicious and I couldn’t wait for Jordan to try my first roast.
“What are you doing?” I asked my mother, who was also in the kitchen, apparently checking on things, too.
She turned around and looked at me innocently. “Nothing. Just making sure that everything is com
