Chapter 104: Something Like Love
Rayna stood in front of the mirror, her eyes scanning the reflection that stared back at her. She had tried on three different outfits already, and none of them felt right fir the dinner date.
The pink floral dress was too casual, the black one too serious, and the navy blue one too boring. Her room was now littered with rejected clothes—some tossed on the bed, others draped over the chair.
She turned to where Ruby was sitting cross-legged on the edge of the bed, nibbling on a piece of biscuit with a thoughtful look on her face.
"I don’t know what to wear," Rayna said with a frustrated sigh. "Everything just feels... wrong. Like I’m trying too hard."
Ruby raised an eyebrow. "You are trying too hard. That’s the problem."
Rayna gave her a mock glare. "Gee, thanks. That helps."
Ruby laughed softly and stood, brushing crumbs from her lap. She walked over to her room and straight to the closet. She pulled it open, her fingers moving through the hangers like she was searching for treasure.
Rayna, who had followed her, curious as to why she was leaving the room that way, tilted her head, her curiosity written clearly on her face.
"What are you doing?"
"I’m helping you fix this fashion disaster," Ruby said lightly, then suddenly stopped. Her fingers froze on a plastic-covered hanger and slowly pulled it out. "Wear this."
Rayna blinked. "That’s new. I’ve never seen you wear that before."
Ruby didn’t answer right away. Her eyes lingered on the dress—a deep emerald green gown that shimmered slightly under the light. It was sleeveless, with delicate embroidery at the waist and a soft, flowing skirt that looked like something out of a dream. Elegant but not too formal. Feminine but not loud. It was beautiful.