When There Is Nothing Left But Love

This seemed to strike a chord with Emma. She remained in silent contemplation for the entire duration of our elevator ride.

“Hey Emma, we’re here.” She jolted from her thoughts at my gentle reminder, and she left the elevator in a jog.

“Thanks for the reminder. I almost got caught between the doors.” Emma patted her chest in relief before she suggested, “Since we haven’t been out in a while, shall we go shopping? We can visit the mall.”

I remembered Summer’s pleas for some new stationery, and I agreed. Women were born shopaholics. The impulse to shop sustained itself on the never-ending introduction of newer products to the market.

I had initially planned on visiting the kids’ section, but Emma had different ideas. She dragged me into a luxury goods store once we reached the mall. She tried on no fewer than ten outfits but wasn’t impressed by any of them.

“This set looks good. John would like it.” Bored, I decided to tease her a little.

“I didn’t say I was wearing this for him.” Her lips had hardened into a flat line, but she was obviously checking herself out in the mirror. I could tell from her eyes that she was imagining John’s amazement at her appearance.

Women will always doll themselves up for men that they love. I guess this saying holds even now.

but didn’t call her out on her behavior. I walked to the men’s

in the upper echelons of K City society, but his stylists couldn’t keep up with his image requirements. They always dressed

a turn around the men’s section but nothing caught my eye. Just as I was thinking about hiring a dedicated fashion designer for Ashton, I spied an impressive sample display in the distance. I picked up my

as I rummaged for my phone. The number seemed familiar, but I couldn’t recall who the caller

salesperson to help her

I guess I was just

answered the call in a fit of impatience. “Hello, who

Koandrian accent gave his

I haven’t called you back. I’ve been busy lately, so

grand promise to my superiors to keep a precious talent in our apprenticeship program. They even agreed to keep your slot even though you would be going on maternity leave. Please

a front for his urgent hope of my

dream, I chose not to call him out on his attitude. I confirmed my

thought back to the outfit I

cashier in a poor mood, curious about the