Soulmates

Preparations.

She picked a simple black dress. She coaxed her hair out of its tight bun and let it fall onto her shoulders like a shiny black waterfall. Instantly she looked about five years younger. She fished around for her makeup bag, which had been stuffed in the dresser untouched for three months. She began carefully applying eyeliner to her lids. After all, she wanted to look her best for the occasion.