Chapter 6 - Vanessa Encounters a Skeptical Teenager Needing Prom Attire
Back at the Elizabeth’s Closet warehouse, the heavy metal doors slid open to admit a rush of high school students.
A seventeen-year-old girl named Maya stood nervously near the entrance, clutching her worn-out backpack.
Her sneakers were scuffed, and her oversized jacket was buttoned tightly against the chilly autumn wind.
Vanessa recognized that posture instantly; it was the exact same defensive stance Emily had displayed in the boutique.
Instead of turning away, Vanessa walked over with a warm, welcoming smile and knelt beside the teenager.
“Welcome,” Vanessa said softly, echoing the words she had learned to live by. “We’ve been waiting for you.”
Maya looked down at Vanessa’s plain apron, her eyes filled with cautious disbelief.
“I... I don't have much money for a prom dress,” Maya whispered, her voice cracking.
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“Everything here is completely free, courtesy of Elizabeth’s Closet,” Vanessa replied gently, placing a hand on Maya’s arm.
“Let’s find something that makes you feel like the most important person in the room.”
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