I completely forgot that today is the day my life finally begins to gain depth.
“Of course it is! We’re meeting this afternoon, aren’t we?” I ask, trying to understand why she’s calling so early.
“Change of plans. You’re coming here to get ready and we’ll spend the whole day together. I’m sure being around married women will make you calmer. I even invited your stepmother to join us. She’s always so shy—it’ll do her good.”
“All right,” I say, having no real option to disagree.
“I’ll send a car for you immediately, and we’ll have breakfast here.”
“My father’s driver can take us,” I try.
“No, dear. I insist. Kisses!”
She hangs up before I can protest.
I stand up and pack a small suitcase with everything I’ll need for the day, including the dress specially made for the occasion. I sta
