Showering, changing, and doing her makeup for the first time since arriving, Ele dressed in a blue floral sundress. Fitted to her waist and then flowing away from her hips and ending at mid thigh, Ele paired that with a denim jacket and black flats. 

Flicking her hair over her shoulder, Ele smiled at her reflection in the mirror, feeling pretty. Part of her also hoped that Tyler liked how she looked, that he would call her pretty again.

Gathering her sketches and plans, Ele placed the painting in the frame and carefully wrapped it in brown paper, writing Tyler's name on it. With everything she needed in her hands, Ele grabbed her keys and drove to the store.