to check over things, and my baby
digital camera. I wanted a few pictures to document the day.
Heidi, the wonder girl, arrived with two women behind her. It was the dressing crew. Never in my life
have I needed people to dress me, but today was the day for new experiences. After a fun session with the corset
and complicated underwear, I slipped into the dress. The emerald green material was thick and the texture was
soft and decadent. The best way to describe it was that it felt very expensive. I am a Midwestern girl who grew up
shopping at the mall, mostly the bargain rack. I was not poor, but this dress put everything I had ever owned to
shame. I was a bit giddy when Heidi told me I get to keep it. They allowed me a peek in the mirror and I nearly
undid all the work that the makeup artists had accomplished with tears trying to escape. How I would love to
show off this dress for my parents.
Heidi made a call and a few camera men showed up. They took a few still shots of me in the dress. They
interviewed me about my hopes for the date. They asked me what I thought we would do on the date, but I had
no idea. They asked how much I liked Anthony and other personal questions. I tried my best to be honest but also
kept in mind that this was still early in the show. I did not want to look foolish if things fizzled out between
Anthony and me.
“It’s time to get you in place.” Heidi stated.
Chapter 5
My heart did a flip as I slipped into my black heels. I sped through the room with the dress dragging regally
behind me. The green off the shoulder style with the stunning beadwork, sparkled in the light, my reflection did a
few things to boost my confidence, as I made my way to a night to remember.
I noticed that the show staff had gathered all the women in the main greeting room. I never realized this,
but it was like the staff enjoyed parading everyone through for the sake of the competition, looking all regal before
the date. As I walked in I felt daggers coming from all directions. A few girls sighed and some told me that I looked
beautiful. Janette gave me a friendly squeeze as I passed her. I tried to smile humbly and bury any strange regal
feelings I felt earlier. I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes watching me looking all smug and important. The room
was certainly filled with odd emotion.
I could tell the cameras were rolling and I tried to stay quiet, waiting and unassuming, as I stood where
Heidi placed me. I could hear someone talking in the distance and a car door closed. I was not sure my heart
would survive this show if it beat like this for every date. Perhaps this would be the only date I might get, I needed
to remember that the competition was fierce and to enjoy the journey. Today could be a great day, and this show
was a marathon, not a sprint.
The moment Anthony appeared through the door the room erupted with sighs. He was dressed in a black
jacket and dark burgundy kilt. He had shiny black boots and tassels on the jacket. I think every girl wanted to faint
at his magnificence. He looked like every rugged hero pictured in the storybook fairytales. He smiled at all the
sighs and even let a laugh sneak out. We all laughed with him for a moment before he spoke.
“I have a request for Miss Hannah Parker to join me this evening.” He looked me in the eye and my heart
melted, and he never looked away from me the whole way out of the house. I walked arm-in-arm with him
through the foyer and when we reached the outside door I could not believe my eyes.
As if by some unknown cue, a group of violins and bagpipes began a song of triumph. I gasped and listened
to the haunting sound and was further surprised by the sound of horses clip-clopping nearby.
Anthony leaned over to me and whispered in my ear. “I have never seen anything more beautiful than you
in that dress, Hannah. You have stolen my senses.” I turned and looked in his eyes, which spoke volumes. I could
have sworn he wanted to lean in and kiss me,
digital camera. I wanted a few pictures to document the day.
Heidi, the wonder girl, arrived with two women behind her. It was the dressing crew. Never in my life
have I needed people to dress me, but today was the day for new experiences. After a fun session with the corset
and complicated underwear, I slipped into the dress. The emerald green material was thick and the texture was
soft and decadent. The best way to describe it was that it felt very expensive. I am a Midwestern girl who grew up
shopping at the mall, mostly the bargain rack. I was not poor, but this dress put everything I had ever owned to
shame. I was a bit giddy when Heidi told me I get to keep it. They allowed me a peek in the mirror and I nearly
undid all the work that the makeup artists had accomplished with tears trying to escape. How I would love to
show off this dress for my parents.
Heidi made a call and a few camera men showed up. They took a few still shots of me in the dress. They
interviewed me about my hopes for the date. They asked me what I thought we would do on the date, but I had
no idea. They asked how much I liked Anthony and other personal questions. I tried my best to be honest but also
kept in mind that this was still early in the show. I did not want to look foolish if things fizzled out between
Anthony and me.
“It’s time to get you in place.” Heidi stated.
Chapter 5
My heart did a flip as I slipped into my black heels. I sped through the room with the dress dragging regally
behind me. The green off the shoulder style with the stunning beadwork, sparkled in the light, my reflection did a
few things to boost my confidence, as I made my way to a night to remember.
I noticed that the show staff had gathered all the women in the main greeting room. I never realized this,
but it was like the staff enjoyed parading everyone through for the sake of the competition, looking all regal before
the date. As I walked in I felt daggers coming from all directions. A few girls sighed and some told me that I looked
beautiful. Janette gave me a friendly squeeze as I passed her. I tried to smile humbly and bury any strange regal
feelings I felt earlier. I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes watching me looking all smug and important. The room
was certainly filled with odd emotion.
I could tell the cameras were rolling and I tried to stay quiet, waiting and unassuming, as I stood where
Heidi placed me. I could hear someone talking in the distance and a car door closed. I was not sure my heart
would survive this show if it beat like this for every date. Perhaps this would be the only date I might get, I needed
to remember that the competition was fierce and to enjoy the journey. Today could be a great day, and this show
was a marathon, not a sprint.
The moment Anthony appeared through the door the room erupted with sighs. He was dressed in a black
jacket and dark burgundy kilt. He had shiny black boots and tassels on the jacket. I think every girl wanted to faint
at his magnificence. He looked like every rugged hero pictured in the storybook fairytales. He smiled at all the
sighs and even let a laugh sneak out. We all laughed with him for a moment before he spoke.
“I have a request for Miss Hannah Parker to join me this evening.” He looked me in the eye and my heart
melted, and he never looked away from me the whole way out of the house. I walked arm-in-arm with him
through the foyer and when we reached the outside door I could not believe my eyes.
As if by some unknown cue, a group of violins and bagpipes began a song of triumph. I gasped and listened
to the haunting sound and was further surprised by the sound of horses clip-clopping nearby.
Anthony leaned over to me and whispered in my ear. “I have never seen anything more beautiful than you
in that dress, Hannah. You have stolen my senses.” I turned and looked in his eyes, which spoke volumes. I could
have sworn he wanted to lean in and kiss me,
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