Tit for Tat

The Fashion Show started later in the afternoon of that weekend. As usual, Lovelyn made a promise she wouldn’t keep.

“I am going to be there for you dear,” Lovelyn promised with a friendly tone. Hailey took it as mere words. Lovelyn wasn’t going to be there. The lady was never there for her and might never be there for her. The person she instead saw was her father who waved at her from the seat she sat. It’s been a week since she saw him and his cute childish smile hadn’t left yet. Hailey felt excited by his sight even though she showed a serious face upfront.

“Thank you for coming,” she said in her head before walking to the session for the students.

“You look beautiful, my date,” Ryan complimented her long silver gown. She felt a bit disgusted and gazed around to be sure no one heard.

“Don’t tell me that!” She snapped, as she gazed around in embarrassment. “You’re making me feel uncomfortable.”

“I am sorry,” he apologized, turning away from her. “But you do look very lovely th