The day of the award arrived sooner than expected. I carried the bags and didn't even glance at the cheap shoes that my husband bought for me. I didn't want to remember Lewis at this time when I was about to step on the stage with someone I love. I grinned from ear-to-ear upon thinking of this.

I wore normal sandals and walked out of home with the new dress at hand. I was so happy that I even forgot to glance at my husband, who was watching me with a smile on his face. When I walked out of the house without seeing him, his smile dimmed a little...