Lucy spent the afternoon sleeping. The stress of the morning call and the hangover from the night before had exhausted her. When she finally woke up, the sun was beginning to set. Her head felt clearer, but she remembered having dinner with Adrian.
She stood in front of her small closet and looked at her options. Usually, she would spend an hour picking a dress that Adrian would approve of… something expensive, tight, and striking. Today, she didn't have the energy. She reached for a simple, navy blue A-line dress that reached her knees. It was plain and comfortable. She brushed her hair until it was straight, skipped the heavy makeup, and only applied a bit of lip balm. She didn't want to stand out. She just wanted the night to end.
Just as she reached for her purse to head out, the doo
