The phone bell was ringing as I opened the main door. I hurriedly pushed the door open and ran to get the phone but the last bell ended as I reached the handset. As soon as I started walking away the caller made another ring and since I was within an arms length of the phone I pick it up instantly. On the other side was Rose, and old school friend who had called to invite me to a pool side dinner at her place. Rose and I went to the same high school and now is a well practicing doctor. I accepted the invitation and started thinking of all the other friends who would be there too. My next thought was what to wear as a little rain shower was expected in the afternoon which would make the weather a bit chillier by the evening. I quickly ran to my wardrobe and searched for something suitable for the occasion. As I peeped through my closet my eyes fell upon a black satin dress with a velvet belt. It was a very chic dress but I had worn it so many times that I wanted something different this time. I thought for a while and looking out the window decided to go and buy something new.
Since I was short of time I entered the first shop at the mall and started browsing through the hanging outfits but did not find anything. The sales girl approached and offered to help and I asked her that I needed something for the evening. She pointed towards a mannequin wearing a strapless white dress with a floral pattern silk scarf. The scarf looked so voguish that I decided to look for a scarf to go with my black dress. The sales girl showed me towards a colorful rack full of scarves, wraps and shawls. Keeping the chilly weather I picked a lovely cashmere shawl to wrap around the shoulders and made the payment.
I happily returned home and started getting ready for the evening. My new shawl was going to save me from the coldness and add style to my old dress.
