Ruth

Ruth's heart leaped in her chest when the doorbell abruptly rang, breaking the quiet atmosphere of the house.

She rose from her seat with a mixture of surprise and curiosity, making her way to the door.

As she swung the door open, she was greeted by the familiar face of Susan, the stylist who had been responsible for transforming her for the various parties she had attended with Ethan. It was clear that Ethan's assistant had sent her over.

"Ruth, how are you?" Susan's voice was warm, accompanied by a bright smile that seemed to light up the room.

A playful grin tugged at the corners of Ruth's lips. "How do I look?"

"Gorgeous," Susan responded with a wink, her enthusiasm infectious. "And you're going to look even more stunning once I work my magic."

As if on cue, a group of Susan's assistants followed her into the house, carrying an array of clothes and accessories. The space suddenly buzzed with activity, the stylists setting up their workspace and organizing their tools.

They are here to prep her up for tonight's dinner that Ethan's mother is hosting. She is not particularly excited about that. But ruth cannot make any excuse to avoid this as it is the main reason that they are married to appear Infront of his parents as a married couple.

Ruth returned Susan's smile, a mixture of excitement and anticipation filling her. "I have no doubt about that," she replied, her eyes sparkling with a newfound enthusiasm. With Susan's expertise, she knew that she was in good hands, ready to be transformed into a vision that would undoubtedly captivate any audience.

An hour of careful consideration led to the selection of a knee-length, elegant blue dress that beautifully complemented Ruth's features. The choice was a perfect match, and the dress gracefully accentuated her figure. Once the decision was made, the stylists shifted their focus to her hair and makeup, working diligently to create a look that harmonized with the dress.

Time seemed to stretch as they meticulously attended to each detail, ensuring that every aspect was in place. Finally, the transformation was complete, and Ruth stood before the mirror, almost unrecognizable even to herself.

Susan stepped back, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction as she admired her creation. "You look exquisite. I wonder how Mr. Westwood will react when he sees you. I bet he'll be utterly captivated," she said with a touch of theatrics, her words accompanied by a playful wink.

Ruth couldn't help but chuckle at Susan's playful comment.

She stood admiring herself in the mirror. She does not need Ethan or anyone else's compliment.

Ruth was ready to face her fake in laws.