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ss that fell to just above her knees and matching pointed toe three-inch heels. She complemented the outfit with si

ra and a precise cat eye with her eyeliner at the outer corner of her eyes. Not wanting t

y bun at the top of her head. Avery turned a bit to the left then back to the right, judging

r mother had greeted her at the door. “Dress pres

surprised though. Her mother wasn’t exactly know for filling in the details or giving her any advance notifi

h time to change,” Avery decided as the digital clock beside her changed to 5:

y refrained from pointing out that she was early and just stood there in awkward silen

ble as she turned and walked out the door wit

s was customary when the Black women went out to one of the countless social obligations. D

eat and scooted over to the far side knowing her mother

“Drive,” the moment he’d reta

n them and started down the long driveway. Avery sat back in her

that how a lady should behave?” speech just at