Proserpina

Rachel must have done this, I told myself as I pulled them on, admiring the adjustable gold buckle.

There was also a white pearl tulle bow for my hair and I smiled as I fastened it, leaving my hair to fall down my back to my hips. Finally, I clipped on the earrings, a pair of two stacked gold bar pendants that added a minimalist effect to the overall picture. I had opted for a sun-kissed, rosy lip look and light, smoky eye makeup for my face.

I twirled and dimpled as Ria came to look at me.

‘You look like a bride, Mumma,’ she breathed admiringly and I...