Lillian's call woke me up at exactly 7:15 am as I rushed out of the bed into the shower. I didn't sleep a wink last night as I kept thinking about Michael's mom's words to me.

The driver had dropped me off at home yesterday, I cried myself to sleep still now.

I quickly rush through the shower and walk into my closet, the flowery gown Michael bought for me stares at me taunting me. Tearfully, I grab it and throw it into the trash can as I pick a more suitable dress for work.

Driving into the parking lot at work, I rest my head on the steering as...