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selects a short, classically designed, ‘little black dress.’ Shannon gushes over a mid length evening gown in a bright blue that matches her eyes and makes her look like a Greek goddess. Now they sit outside a changing room waiting for Olivia to try on the stack of dresses that they’ve selected for her. She hates the feminine curves of her body and her lack of tall gorgeous legs. She’s a track pants, high-top Converse kind of a girl. Trying on dresses, so truly feminine, makes her uncomfortable. She refuses to show the girls several of the dresses, much to their disapproval.
    Olivia opens the changing room doors and steps out in a beautiful burgundy strapless gown. The sweetheart neckline adequately showcases her chest, which in Olivia’s opinion, is the best part of her body and one of Ethan’s favorites. Although, she imagines he would have a difficult time, if he were forced to choose just one.
    The satiny dress fits snugly around her hips, making the slit in the front necessary so she can move in it. Walking down the hall, she stands in front of the mirror. The girls gasp at how perfect it is on her. It’s the first dress she’s tried on today that makes her feel feminine… pretty.
    “Wow!” Rachel says, as Olivia turns in different directions to view it from every possible angle in the mirror.
    She grimaces at how low it dips at the back, “I’m not sure. It’s cut really low at the back and Ethan will freak at how short it is.” Wrinkling up her nose, she stands in front of the mirror and tugs at the bottom of it, trying to lengthen it. She’s never worn anything this short…and it’s extremely short.
    “You’re ridiculous, woman!” Shannon says. “That dress is beautiful on you. This is definitely the one.”
    Turning to look at the back again, she takes a deep breath and smiles, “I really like this one.”
    “Great!” Shannon and Rachel say in unison.
    When she ducks back into the changing room Rachel looks at Shannon and raises her eyebrows, “You know the minute she looks at the price tag she’s going home with nothing right?”
    Shannon smiles, “Not on my watch. I’ve been given strict instructions that if she refuses to spend the money, then I’m to purchase it for her myself.”
    Rachel throws her head back in laughter, “Oh my God! She’ll have a fit.”
    “Oh, that’s not all,” Shannon says, smirking. “The instructions were… shoes, undergarments, hair, make up… whatever she needs.” Spying a beautiful white halter dress with a delicate floral pattern in a soft lilac, Shannon heads across the room. Scooping it off the rack, she heads to the changing room, and throws it over the door, “Here, try this one on,” she insists.
    They wait patiently as they hear things banging around in the tiny room. Rachel is just about to comment when Olivia stands in front of them in the most adorable dress, frowning, “I think I have a problem.”
    “WOW!” Shannon says.
    The halter-top style, that clasps behind her neck, fits Olivia perfectly. The plunging neckline reveals just enough to drive any man’s thoughts astray. Tied behind her at the waist, it accentuates her feminine figure and soft curves.
    Slipping on a pair of three-inch heels, Olivia can’t believe how it makes her legs look lean and long, just like she’s always wished they were. Spinning in front of the mirrors, she admires the sheer layers of chiffon that romantically flow around her before it settles softly against her thigh.
    “Tough choice. I think Ethan would love them both,” Rachel says, as she glances at Shannon for her opinion.
    “I agree,” Shannon says. “Let’s get both of them.”
    “Are you nuts?” Olivia asks. “I’m sure I can’t afford even one of them. Besides what would I do with two dresses? I only need one for the grand opening.”
    “Well,” Shannon begins with a small smile. “I have an idea. I think the burgundy dress is more elegant and better suited for