Anything For You, Daddy

her third day in a row wearing Sophia's oversized pajamas. T

keys jangling. "Alright, Em. Enough

face people yet. My mascara's prob

pped down next to her. "Come on, a few drinks

ermined look told her resistance was futile. "Fine. But

t up The Iron Horse. No one there

hrist, I look like death warmed over. But maybe that was fittin

brush through her tangled hair. "Fuck

er wardrobe. "That's my girl! Operatio

anger felt good - better than t

ish, revealing a kaleidoscope of colours and fa

sently traced the intricate stitching on Sophia's duvet. "Soph

black dress. She held it up triumphantly. "This little number is perfect.

ylish – a slinky, off-the-shoulder number that would hug her curve

bing the dress. "But I'm not

ror. The fabric clung to her body, accentuating her figure in a way that made her feel.

ike a magic wand. "Now, let's add a little s

found herself relaxing for the first time in days. The familiar scent of Sophia's perfume – a mix of

back to admire her handiwork. "You

e more. She barely recognized the woman staring back

thed, a small smile

rt or do anything you're not comfortable with tonigh

ion. "I know, it's just... I'm not sure

eness. "You're not putting yourself out there for anyone but you. You look amazi

sed even her. "You're right," she said, sq

e of gratitude for her best friend. Maybe, jus

eling exposed despite the boots groundin

us glint in her hazel eyes. "The Iro

ily's eyebrows shot up, her

r. "No one there gives a shit about your drama. Plus, the chances

r wanted to bolt back inside, curl up on the couch with a pint of ice cream and

waiting taxi. "But if anyone asks why I look l

s hell. And if anyone dares to give you

nded rough, dangerous even. Nothing like the posh cocktail bars she usual

ith some leather-clad biker," Emily warn

a badass, not hooking up. Though if some hot

her belly. Maybe this was exactly what she needed – a night of rebell

ed. Fuck Ryan. Fuck his lies and his pathetic excuses. Tonight, she was

proached The Iron Horse. The neon sign buzzed and

n entrance," Sophia grin

flaring out. For a split second, Emily forgot about Ryan

ia winked, pushing ope