#Chapter 37 Dominic

I was nervous. I stared at myself in the mirror, hardly recognizing the girl in the reflection. The suit was a deep navy, sharp at the shoulders and tapered perfectly at the waist, the kind of outfit that said I belong in the room before I even opened my mouth. The silk blouse underneath was a soft cream, subtle but elegant. I touched the lapel like it might vanish. I had never owned anything this nice before. “I promise I’ll take good care of it,” I said, turning toward my cousin. Arielle snorted. “Don’t be ridiculous. It’s yours.” I blinked. “What?” “The suit,” she said looking through a jewelry box before pulling out a length of what looked like black pearls. “Grandpa bought it for you. These two. Your new laptop should be here and your new phone. I had your old files transferred." She gestured to the structured tote on the dressed. "They're in there. That's yours too by the way. Can't ruin the look with a messenger bag.” I stood there, speechless. No one had ever d