PRETEND PRINCESS
I unbuttoned the stiff white shirt, slipping out of the skirt, before heading to the mirror to clean off the makeup.
A swipe. Another. Slowly, my real face emerged, my very dark hair now messily framing it.
I sighed in relief. “Much better.”
Just as I reached for a comfortable shirt, my phone rang.
Eric.
I frowned at the screen, then answered. “Oh, look who finally remembered I exist.”
“Sugar plum berry pie,” he cooed in that smooth, teasing voice of his. “Don’t be like that, baby. You know I was busy.”