Possessive At First Sight
“Alessandra, sweetheart, you’re on time!” she exclaimed as she quickly descended the last steps with grace. Dressed fabulously in a vibrant green Gucci one-shoulder dress, the knee-length hem swayed gently as she moved.
I rushed over to her and hugged her.
“You look gorgeous, Mom,” I complimented, and her smile was so bright it lit up the entire room.
“Oh, thank you, sweety,” she beamed back.
She held me close, her hands warm on my shoulders, before gently pulling away to study my face.