Their next few sessions had to take place in her room, as the floor was under construction in Derek’s office. Every time she walked in there after that, she would let herself laugh. Derek informed Sara their first public outing together would take place tomorrow. She didn’t feel nearly as prepared as she would have liked. Derek hadn’t told her anything about his family. At least, not anything that she felt would prepare her adequately for acting as his significant other. Jennifer had bought her some beautiful dresses, for many different occasions. Sara had ballgowns, cocktail dresses, bar dresses, and evening dresses. There wasn’t a shortage of clothing options.
The first event they would attend together would be a birthday gala, celebrating Derek’s sister’s birthday. The event was to t
