Page 39 of Rekindle My Heart

“Yep, you guys are fully teched-out.”

“And you’ll be the envy of every woman there in that dress.” Kate smoothed the pleat in the back of the gown.

“Will the others be wearing microphones?”

“No, Joy would definitely notice, and she wouldn’t be subtle if she caught them wearing wires at the event,” Kate said as she held up a pair of diamond drop earrings with little sapphires that matched the dress. “Courtesy of Liz.”

“They’re stunning.” Erica fastened them to her ears.

“You’re the one who’s stunning. You gals might have done too good of a job. She’s going to draw the eye of everyone there.” Amy said to Kate, who shrugged.

“I don’t do substandard work, and look at the raw stock.” She motioned to Erica.

“Raw stock?”

“Girl, you know you’re a natural beauty. Mira and I just amped it up a little.” Kate gave her a quick hug. “Time for Amy and I to get out of your space and let you go play Cinderella for the evening.”

“Thank you.” Erica closed the door behind them and surveyed their work in the full-length mirror. Pulling up the skirt, she glanced at the skyscraper shoes. If she didn’t break her neck on the way inside, she’d be okay. At least that’s what she was telling herself.

She met Karma’s watchful eyes. “I wish you could come with me.”

He did two circles, then dropped on his dog bed.

“Some help you are.” She let him out one last time for the evening, then grabbed her keys.

“Time to go play CIA Barbie.”