Chapter 86

She picked out an outfit that would complement her complexion, which would leave an indelible imprint in the mind of every onlooker with a sweet heart neckline, delicate spaghetti stripes and lacing details at the back lending a celestial aura to the dress. It was an awe inspiring confection of nude with turquoise, adoring stoned studded embroidery details with a unique figure hugging slender silhouette and floor length skirt to keep looking at. The dress gave ruching effect with glittering beaded accents sparkling on the flowing fabric hangings trailing down to the floor. She wanted everybody to remember that day, her birthday.

She had worked some summer jobs and had saved some money since she knew her father wouldn’t agree to spend a lot for one dress for just one day. He never understood her style and he was a very simple man. Sara helped her with her hair and she took a last look in the mirror before leaving the house, she smiled at Sara with satisfaction. She knew she looked radiant, like a Hollywood star. She walked down the stairs and the look in her brother’s face. He didn’t complement her, but she knew he is going to watch over her like a dog. That satisfied her that this day will be remembered by everyone.

When she walked into the room, heads turned towards her and she was showered with compliments, exactly what she had expected and a concern in the form of a thin line on her father’s forehead. Everyone loved the band that she had picked. Everybody was enjoying themselves and Chari’s wife was taking care of the gifts. Sara came close to her and whispered something and after a few minutes she turned around and noticed that John was literally staring at her. She felt flattered, as if she had defeated the undefeated.