CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

Astra straightened her forest green dress over her body. She hoped it was not over the top for the art exhibition. She figured people would dress fancy and drink wine because art was fancy and all. She was not sure what type of art exhibition Jared was taking her to though. The dress was something she wore to the office on important days. It was body fitting and it had a row of black buttons that bent to the side and ended with a side slit. The dress had a round neck and a simple short hands. She picked up her coat and patted at the back bun she pulled her hair into. Astra knew she looked good with her red lipstick and eyeliner. She moved to the door as she heard the knock, she knew it was definitely Jared that was knocking. She was not surprised when she opened the door and saw him holding a bouquet of red roses. 'You know I prefer yellow roses," she said as she collected the roses from his hands and put them into water. 'Noted," Jared replied. He was wearing a sky blue shirt and