Two hours later, Emma’s face was caked with makeup and she was wearing a regal gown that she could never afford. The gown was made of silk and hugged her body in all the right places. She had almost smiled after she looked into the mirror after the makeup session. She looked so beautiful, more than she had ever seen herself look before. She looked like a movie star. Her red hair had been styled with oils that made the red color more vibrant. The usually bone straight hair had been styled into waves and looked so different.

Emma would have loved the look if she wasn’t being prepared for...