Chapter 6
RUBY
My mom had made me, by magic, an olive-green dress for Halloween. It was meant to be “modern witchy” with a pretty flare. It was low cut in the front and clung tightly to my waist. But I wasn’t sure. Did my tummy look too big? Or did my a*s stick out too much at the back?
“Mom, do you really think this outfit is flattering on me? I’m not sure about the green.”
My mother laughed at me from her place on my bed. “You look incredible, honey. The color suits your hair to perfection, and the style was practically designed for women who have a tiny little waist like yours.”
Hmmm... if you say so.
I turned once more and stared at the mirror with disappointment. The image I had of myself in my head was never quite what I ended up seeing in the mirror.
There was a pause, then s
