To Say Goodbye

Chapter 1

Maggie POV

"Maggie, the DJ is here. Where should he set up?" one of the charity volunteers asked.

"Oh, he can set up over there." I point to the far side of the room next to the dance floor. "Let me know if he needs anything."

I then begin looking over all the decorations and table settings for this evening. Why did I agree to be in charge of decorating this event? It is so stressful! My friend Victoria is the charity coordinator. She asked me to be in charge of decorating the event since I often decorate my shop for parties. I am the proud co-owner of a local paint and sip shop. Did I also mention that I'm a nurse at the hospital. Yeah, I don't know how I found the time to decorate this event. Why, did I agree to this?

I'm putting the finishing touches on the table displays. Then, I am finally done! Victoria, is running around with her clip board directing volunteers and going over tonight's schedule. Most of the volunteers are college or high school students. A good group of kids. I know most of them. That is one of the perks of living in a small town. You get to know just about everyone.

"Maggie, are you almost done? You need to go get ready." Victoria's booming voice called.

"Yeah, I just finished actually. I'm heading out now. I'll be back for the main event!" I joke is a soft voice.

Victoria chuckles as she looks around. "I really couldn't have done this without you Maggie! The event hall looks gorgeous!" she complemented.

"Thank you, I'm glad I could help! I really need to get going, or I'll never get ready in time." I say, giving her a hug. She squeezes me back and then heads off towards the other direction.

Victoria had already done her hair and makeup for tonight. She is a taller woman, about 5'10" with bigger bones. Her tanned face is glowing with her pristine makeup. Her black hair is half up and half down with subtle waves falling just below her shoulders. Her lips are a maroon red, her favorite color. I'm assuming that is what color her dress for tonight is.

I quickly hop in my truck and head home to get ready.

***hours later***

It is time for the black tie charity event. I parked my truck and hopped out checking my reflection in the window one more time.

I'm wearing an emerald green gown with an sweetheart neckline and a long slit up to the middle of my left thigh. Making me appear to have long legs, but that is difficult to do in my 5' 1" stature. The gown is a sliky lightweight material, perfect for this summer night. It hugs my curves in all the right places. I don't have a large chest, but I make up for it with my athletic thighs and voluptuous back side. I left my golden brown hair down in soft waves to my waist. My makeup is light. Brown and purple under tone eyeshadow, mascara, and top lid eyeliner to make my green eyes pop. Minimal blush, and a pink lip gloss for my plump lips.

I look GOOD! It has been a while since I felt this beautiful. I am so used to wearing no makeup and scrubs that I forget what it feels like to dress up.

As I walk up the steps in my gold strapped heels, I come across two of my best friends. Mellany and Cassandra. Both of them are super tall, around 6 foot, with athletic builds. They both play in the local women's rugby league. Mellany is blonde with a fair complexion. She is in a light blue strappy dress with black heels. Cassandra has dark brown curly hair with blonde ends. Her tanned skin is radiant against her formfitting red dress. She is wearing nude colored heels that are about the same height as Mel's. So, they will both be towering over me all night. It's fine, I don't mind being the short friend.

Their eyes widen and jaws drop as they take me in. They have never seen me this dressed up before. Once the initial shock wore off they began cat calling me.

"Ow Ow!!!! Maggie, Where have you been hiding that body at?!" Mel shouted.

"Give us a turn! let me see the whole thing, so I can appreciate all this sexiness fully!" Cass shouted next.

"Oh, shut up!" I chuckled lightly as I gave them a slow spin, so the could see the back of the dress.

"Holy s**t!! It looks even better from the back!" Mel exclaimed.

"Daaayyyuummm!!! I thought I had booty! How can you have such a nice butt on such a petite body?!?!" Cass cried as I shrugged.

"Seriously though, you look gorgeous Maggie!" "Stunning!" they gushed.

"Awe, thanks girls! You both are killing it tonight too! Are you ready to dance your asses off?"

"Hell yeah!!" they shouted in unison.

We kept talking the whole way inside. One of the Volunteers dressed in black dress pants, a white button down shirt, and a black tie handed us the pamphlet for this evening along with our table number. Once we entered the doors, I took in all of my hard work. The color scheme was Black, white and gold. So, all the tables to the right had white tablecloths with black and gold table settings. To the far left was the dance floor, stage, and DJ booth. The stage had a black backdrop with sheer white ruffled sheet covering the black. Giving it a sophisticated textured appeal. Overall, I was proud of how everything turned out. I just hope my decorations are enough to impress tonight's sponsor's. Victoria mentioned a few big shot business men were coming in from Denver to donate to the charity.

I lead my friends over to the bar so we can grab some drinks. Hopefully tonight goes well.