After work we met at a local boutique. "Okay so i want you just to pick a dress that speaks to you okay?" He asked. "Sure." I said a glint in my eye. I picked a long dress made of chiffon and the top had sparkles. It was white. I put in on and stepped out. "Are you kidding me? The dress is white. You can't wear that." "And just why not?" I asked in a huff. "Well A. You don't wear white to weddings and B. David might think you are interested in him." "Okay good point." I said going to find another dress.

            This was was a black dress. It had ruffles going down to my knees with long sleeves. I came out. "Really??" "What do you mean?" I asked batting my eyelashes. "It's black, you're not going to a funeral." He said. "Why? I wished David would die...i hope their relationship dies just like ours did." I said shrugging. "Please, just go." He said trying to hide a laugh. I pulled a pink dress from the rack it was very sparkly and shiny. Had thin straps and was bright. I came out. "Are you going to prom??" he asked. "Look if i don't find a dress i don't go." I said. "And the plane tickets you just bought goes to waste." He pointed out. "Oh alright I'll try for real." I said rolling my eyes.

                 The next dress was dark fuchsia. It had one shoulder and cinched in at the waist on the right side. It was floor length. I came out. "What do you think?" I asked looking into the mirror. "I like it, that's a good color for you. But i think you can vamp it up. Were going for like sex goddess here. Try the next one on." He said. "Alright." I said going back into the dressing room.

                 The next dress was red and it was lacy on the half sleeves. It had a regular collar and the dress came to my knees. I came out. "Okay i like the lace but i think you can do better. Make him wish he'd stayed with you." He said. I sighed. "I don't know how to do better everything is...this." I said putting my hand out. "Okay then let me help you." He got up from his chair and started searching the racks. He came back over minutes later with a dress in his hands. This is the dress. He shoved me toward the dressing room. I slipped into the dress. "This can't be. I look...weird." I said. "I'm sure you look hot come out." He said.

               "Well but where is the rest of the dress. My legs feel way to bare. My arms feel bare and my boobs are practically popping out of this dress. Maybe i need the next size up." I said. "That's how it's supposed to fit just come out." He answered. "But is this appropriate for a wedding?" I asked. "It is when your mom is marrying your ex fiancé'!!" I walked out of the dressing room.

                Asher's mouth hung open and his eyes traveled my curves. "Are you sure this is okay?" The dress had no straps and it dipped down to show my cleavage. It went to the middle of my calf and was cheetah print. "I am sure, and if that doesn't get David's attention he's gay or blind. And your mom's boobs in her wedding dress will be all saggy. So you have her there." He pointed out.

       I laughed choking a bit. "I can't believe you just said that." "Yes you can." He said shaking his head laughing. "Okay maybe i can, are you ready to go tomorrow?" I asked. "Yes, what time does the plane leave?" He asked. "Oh i have the ticket in my bag hang on. I walked over and squatted down as gracefully as i could. I stood back up and turned around. Asher had a look on his face. "Are you okay?" I asked. "Yea, that is just some dress." He said clearing his throat. I laughed handing him the ticket.

              "Nine am. Sounds like a plan. I'll meet you out front at seven thirty." He said. "Okay sounds like a plan, and if you're sure this is the dress then let's go. I have a shawl that will cover the top." "Then why buy a sexy dress if you don't plan to show it off." He said. "I'm not even sure i can dance in this thing." I said. "Okay then let's test it." He folded the ticket and slipped it into his pocket.

              He came over and put his hand out. He slipped the other one around my waist. "Here we go." He said moving about. "Oh yea, that's working." He said. I chuckled. "Okay, okay I'll get the dress but only because you are making me blush." "Good." He said barely above a whisper. I pulled back clearing my throat. I went and changed and bought the dress. We were leaving early so i would have time to visit with my family.

             "So where are we staying at?" He asked. "Well my grandmother offered to let me stay in the guest room but i didn't tell her i was bringing a date so that might be weird. We can just get a hotel room or whatever. My treat, i mean you're doing me a favor." I said taking the bag from the lady. "Alright sounds good see you tomorrow." He was going home to go to bed.

            I was going to work to tie up some loose ends. I called my grandmother to tell her i would be coming. I finished organizing the last few things i needed to get done. Then i put out an ad for a new assistant to replace Asher. My mother texted me. "Baby girl I'm so happy that you are coming to my big day. David and i are so happy to see you." "I'm not coming for you. I'm coming for Grandma." I seethed. 

            It was late and i had to be up early as usual. I headed home to pack my bags. I was one of those "over packers" I brought more than i needed for the "Just in case." We were leaving on Tuesday and the wedding wasn't until Saturday. But we were going to leave Sunday so we'd have time to make it back for work on Monday. I packed everything from a-z that i needed except the few things i would use in the morning. I fell into bed and passed out.