Valeria pov
After what felt like hours, I finally decided on what I wanted to wear. A sophisticated blue dress. It complemented my colour very well. The silk shimmered faintly under the light, giving me an elegant, effortless glow. I informed Priya about the birthday dinner and invited her. At least, I'll have someone familiar around me. I wouldn’t feel completely out of place in a room full of strangers.
I sat in front of the mirror, my reflection staring back at me. I applied light makeup on my face to brighten up a little bit. I wanted to look sophisticated. My hair was tied into a sleek ponytail, and I added a pair of diamond studs and a bracelet.
When I was done, I took one last look in the mirror and let out a small, shaky breath. “You’ve got this,” I whispered to myself. “You can
