Winning Her Back
She was doing it because she had finally decided that she deserved to feel good about herself again.
After ending the call, Ann placed the phone on the table. She touched her hair and smiled. It was only a small step. But it was hers.
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After a long run, the salon attendant finally finished performing magic on her hair and staring herself in the mirror, she knew she was back at it again. Her hair had been trimmed into a neat, simple style. Nothing dramatic. Nothing that screamed for attention. Her face had been lightly touched with makeup, just enough to make her look fresh.