#Chapter 62: Perfectly Behaved

Iris Before I can think better of it, I pull my phone out of my pocket and send Alice a quick text. “I’ll come with you tonight. What time?” She responds within a minute: “The event starts at eight, but you should come to my place beforehand! We can get ready together.” I hesitate, then agree to do just that; honestly, the idea of getting ready together with a girlfriend excites me, harkening back to my high school days. Alice sends me her address, and I gather my gown, makeup, and accessories in a bag to go. Miles finds me as I’m packing the bag, his little brow furrowed with confusion as he stands in the doorway. “Where are you going, Mommy?” he asks. I turn, crouching to his level, and offer him a tender smile that I hope will soften the blow of what I’m about to tell him. “I have to go out tonight, sweetie. You’re going to stay here with Mrs. White. Is that okay?” Miles’ face pales, and he quickly shakes his head. “No. I don’t want to