“Are you implying I need makeup and nice clothes to be pretty?” He doesn’t smile, nor does he flinch. “I’m saying, you should show off your beauty more often. It’s striking.” I inhale a deep breath and take in the magnitude of his compliment. I’m often complimented on my wit and prowess but never my looks. I’ve always found pride in the fact that my mind is my best feature. But if I’m being honest, hearing these words from this man makes my stomach flutter.
