Feeling Stupid
The woman masquerading as Melissa had demanded Rebecca’s attention for several hours, relating a made-up tale of a fiancé and engagement party and a bridal stylist who got sick at the last minute.
The stylist’s first error was that she was unaware she was being conned. Melissa had a talent for acting, and her story was compelling and believable.
Rebecca felt like a fool for thinking the woman was being genuine.