THE AMBUSH

"Call me when you get to the airport." Roman whispered in Lauren's ears. "You're friend, she's tiny but looks hot especially in that dress."

"I'm not certain how Emily would like that." Lauren replied.

"Tell her it's a compliment." Roman said, tapping Lauren twice on the shoulder playfully.

Lauren nodded and looked away in Emily's direction. Truly, her boss was right, Emily did look hot.

After their not so convenient conversation this morning, Lauren recalled, blushing, Roman had called for an hair stylist specially for Emily after which he'd both a whole wardrobe of dresses for Emily to choose from.

Emily at first, had intended to reject Roman's nice offer but after much pressure from Lauren and Roman being insistent, she had given in.

Looking at her now, Lauren had to agree that it was worth all the effort.

Emily had undergone several hair prepping and stretching. Her hair, which had begun to fall due to so much chemo, was parted at the center and left to drape on her shoulders. Th