Page 61 of Theodore

"Try them both on, I'll take photos, and you can choose your favorite," Mara suggested as I rolled my eyes.

“Babes, I know my favorite. It's the more expensive one.”

“Yeah, but if you try it on, and when you compare the photos, you might see that it's not that much of a difference. Then you will be happy with the cheaper one.” She pointed out as I picked up the silky dress. She had a point, I guess. I joined the line for the changing rooms as I checked my phone.

THEO:

Bored. I'm wearing navy, just so you know. I'm done whenever you are…

HANNAH:

I'm just trying a dress on. Nude.

THEO:

Are you nude? I'll come now. What store?

HANNAH:

Nude color, Theodore. Calm down.

THEO:

Send me a pic? Of the dress…

HANNAH:

No. It's a surprise.

THEO:

Boring…

"How many items?" chirped the blonde assistant operating the changing room.

"Uh, two," I mumbled, holding them up for her to see.

"Oh, you've got theMadisondress. It's so beautiful, and we've only had three delivered so far. Lucky you, getting it in your size,” she gushed, taking the dresses from me.

The assistant walked me down the narrow hallway to an empty changing room, where a large mirror covered one wall, lightbulbs surrounding it that gave off a soft glow.

They knew what they were doing, giving flattering lighting.

I would hazard a guess that everyone bought things from here feeling like Mila Kunis, only to get home and realize they resembled Hagrid in the cold light of day.

Sliding my clothes off, I turned to examine my body in the mirror.

I tutted when I noticed the bruises on my hips, courtesy of an enthusiastic late night with Theodore, of course. I sucked my stomach in, pleased with the result. Unfortunately, I had to exhale, and I sighed at the potbelly that hung over my thong. I knew I'd put weight on; something to do with the million takeouts Theo ordered and the lack of exercise I was doing.

I mentioned this to Theo, who simply responded with,'so get on top more.'

Cue, eye roll.

I unclipped my bra, releasing my smaller than average breasts as I ran my hands over them.

Funny how nothing happened.

When Theo touched them, I jumped as though I'd been electrocuted.