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question. What are we doing with your hair? Have you thought about it yet?” She asked.
    “Um, down? Maybe long curls? What do you think?”
    “Knew you would say that! I was thinking the same thing when I saw this dress. I already have my curling iron and wand turned on. You have to be ready by six forty-five-ish, right?”
    “Maybe a little earlier so I’m not rushing. He said to be ready by seven.”
    “Okay, well, that is manageable. Where do you think he is taking you?”
    “No idea, to be honest.” I wondered.
    “Maybe he’s taking you to Saratoga or to an expensive restaurant. I mean, he can afford it.”
    “That would be nice, but I'm not sure. I'm trying not to think too much about it. I don't want to get my hopes up and be disappointed, you know? I mean, I know this probably won't work out anyway.”
    “How do you know that?”
    “I mean, think about it, Emily. We won't have anything to talk about. He's from a rich family with a perfect life. Mine's far from perfect, and I'm far from rich.”
    “Yeah, but you never know. Maybe you have more in common than you think. You don't know unless you try. Give yourself a little more credit. He’s going to fall in love with you.“
    “Let’s slow it down.”
    Emily set the curling iron down for a moment. “Listen. I know you are going into this pessimistically, but you have to look at the bright side of things. What if this works out? What if you enjoy yourself? You could have an amazing time, and he could end up being the perfect guy. But you won't know if you go into this thinking negatively. You won't open yourself up to these opportunities because you're going to try and find something that will go wrong. So try to think positively about this.” Everything she was saying was true.
    “I know, I know, you’re right. But all I’m saying is that I don’t think it will go well, and I don’t think I can date anyone right now, especially because of Gabe.”
    “Zoe, oh Zoe, Gabe knows how much you care about him. Your dad wouldn’t want you to put your life on hold. You do so much for your brother already, and I’m sure if you were to date someone, Gabe would be really happy for you. Maybe this is what you need in your life anyway!”
    “And that’s just it, I can’t start dating someone and introduce them to Gabe. He would be so upset if it didn’t work out. Especially since it’s Christian!”
    “There you go thinking negative again. Who says it won’t work out? You never know! Maybe he’s the miracle you both need.”
    Emily was an overly optimistic person, but I can’t even deny that what she’s saying is true. Because she saw things with a positive eye, she always seemed to know exactly what I needed in my life to brighten up my days. Maybe she was right. Maybe Christian will end up being the light I need.
    “I didn’t tell Gabe about my date. I don’t want him knowing anything unless it gets more serious. And that’s a big if! It’s just one date, Emily. Just one. Let’s not make more out of this than what it actually is.”
    “And one turns into two, and two into three, and before you know it I’ll be the maid of honor at—”
    “Stop!” I laughed. Emily was finishing my hair and nearly burned my back when she dropped the wand.
    My hair was almost done. I loved it. Emily should have gone to school for cosmetology. I could never get my hair to look this good when I curled it myself, which was almost never. I never had any time to spend a lot of time on my hair. I looked down at my watch. It was six fifteen. I panicked, thinking that I wouldn’t be ready in time since my make-up still wasn’t done. My phone began to ring.
    “Hello?” I answered it quickly before seeing who was even calling.
    “Zoe, when will you be home?” It was Gabe. The sound of his voice worried me, and I second-guessed if I should go or not.
    “Not until later buddy. Everything okay? How’s your day?”
    “Yeah, everything’s great! Janice made me