Chapter 11 - AVA CHOSE HER HAIRCUTThe shaved section grew awkwardly.
For months, styling was difficult.
At first, Ava wanted to hide it.
Hats.
Headbands.
Then one morning she said:
“I want it short.”
I froze.
“Because of Vanessa?”
“No.”
She rolled her eyes.
“Because it looks weird.”
Fair.
We went to a salon.
Ava chose a chin-length cut.
The stylist asked permission before every major step.
“Is this length okay?”
“Yes.”
“Can I trim here?”
“Yes.”
“Want to see the back?”
“Yes.”
Choice.
Simple.
When it was done, Ava stared at herself.
Then smiled.
“I look older.”
“You look seven.”
She frowned.
“Rude.”
I laughed.
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That haircut mattered more than the lost hair.
Because this one was hers.
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