I entered the waiting room and pulled off the clothes I was wearing and tried on the black gown. It was a long-sleeved, body-hugging, round-necked piece of dazzling dress and it was magnificent. It fitted me so well you'd think it was specially made for me.

All I needed now was a pair of heels and set of jewelleries. I think I have something in my jewellery box at home that could match this gown. I came out of the changing room with the gown on for Penelope to see. She gasped on seeing me. She asked me to turn around and I did. I heard more gasps and I...