The day before Christmas Eve

As I go through my closet, looking for a dress for the gala tomorrow. I got so frustrated that I gave up. "This is impossible" I thought as I walked to the kitchen to get the phone.

I dialed Stella's phone number in the phone. It rang four times before Stella picked up the phone.

"Hey Stella, I have a question. The gala, is it black and white or cocktail theme?" I asked, twisting around the phone cord around my finger.

"Well, it's a formal party, so you're going to have to wear a nice dress such as a gown or long dress. It doesn't matter if you wear black or whatever it is, as long it's formal." said Stella.

"Then, I need help!" I said, pouting like a baby.

"Alright, I'm coming over now, so I can look into your closet. Okay?" said Stella, getting annoyed.

"Okay. I will see you soon. Bye!" I said, hanging up the phone.

Stella hanged up the phone, rolling her eyes and put on her coat, grabbed her purse and left for Isabella's apartment.

I went back to my room and open my closet door wide so Stella can see the clothes. I decided to make coffee so I went back to the kitchen to get the coffee pot.

While I was making coffee, I heard the doorbell so I went to the door and open it.

"Hey Stella." I said as I hugged her.

"Hey. Look like I came to your rescue." said Stella, smiling.

"Yes. Thank you so much for doing this." I said. I let Stella in and close the door behind me. We talked on the way to my room. When we got here, Stella went to the closet and I plopped down on my bed, watching her.

When she was done inspecting in my closet, she announced that I do not have a formal dress.

"So....we can shop, right?" I asked excitedly. Stella sighs and said "Yes, we're going shopping." "Yes! Alright, let me get dressed." I said as I rush into the bathroom and slammed the door.

Few minutes later, I came out, wearing my favorite white blouse and dark denim jeans with brown boots.

"Okay, I'm ready." I announced as I grab my purse.

"Alright, let's go!" Stella said cheerily.

At the fifth and last store.

"I am never going to find a dress!" I said as I go through the racks. Stella comforted me by saying "Look, we will find a dress. There must be a dress that looks good on you and that you like."

I stumbled into the next dress, gasping at it. The color is red and it's a halter long dress with capelet at the back necklace. There is gorgeous embroidered floral branches on bodice of the dress.

"Stella... I think I found the dress." I said, turning around with the dress and showing it to her. "Wow... you should try this one on." said Stella, touching the dress.

"Okay, I'm going into the dressing room, be right back." I hurried to the dressing room with the dress. I took off my clothes, leaving on my underwear and strapless bra. I slipped into the dress, tying the halter. I look at the mirror, checking out the dress.

"Are you ready?" Stella asked. I came out and Stella gasped at me. "Oh my god. You look beautiful." said Stella. I had the biggest smile on my face.

"Really?" I asked, looking at the mirror. "Yes.. it's beautiful. You have to get it." said Stella. "Well, I feel beautiful in this, so I'm going to get it." I said, touching the bodice.

I went back to the dressing room and took off the dress, putting it on the hanger. Then I got dressed, and came out with the dress over on arm, walking to the cashier.

The salesgirl scanned the price tag. "It's two hundred forty dollars. How would you like to pay for it?" said the salesgirl.

"Credit Card." I said, giving her the credit card. She did her job and gave my credit card back to me. "Have a nice day" the salesgirl says as she gave me my dress inside the plastic cover.

"You too. Bye" I said, putting the dress over my shoulder. We walked out of the store, chatting and having fun.

"I can't wait for Mac to see it!" I thought secretly.

Hey guys.. I am soooo sorry for not writing for while... school and theater got me busy again! But the good news is that I am graduating from high school soon and then I'm not going to be busy this summer... I know this is really short but another one is coming up soon so I will post it up when I can. Please leave a review so I know you are sticking with me... thank you again! StarGirl..