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She was dressed in one of the silk blouses I’d bought her in a soft crea boots that ca for whatever reason when she ushered everyone fro since ere strapped for ti around

I turned my attention to Gianna after they left She hadn’twith her hair “It’s cold in the Met; you’ll need your jacket” The pants had aone, if I remember

“I know, your mom told me; that’s why she chose this outfit” I just noddedin front of her so that ere eye to eye

“I have to do so, so I’ll meet you there, okay” She looked a bit disappointed but nodded her head in understanding “If ot tothe room

Back downstairs, I nabbed Lance, as busy arguing with Pop about so Gianna with you I’ll see you guys in a bit Co you” I pulled Lance from the room before he could start shit after Ma promised to look after her

We’d barely ed as if a switch had been turned “You made up your mind” It was more statement than question

“I’ht now” At least she needs soo, but I knoant to be here for her At least until she can stand on her own”

“It’s a start! It beats denying yourself and her In case you haven’t noticed, she looks at you with stars in her eyes So, where we off to?” He changes e colors

“Tiffany”

“Ooh, we’re pulling out the big guns” He rubbed his hands together and walked ahead ofa mile a minute

His excite into think, what if? What if I let o just for a little while? Would that be so bad? I don’t have to go too far with her, don’t have to take her innocence, I just want to bask in her sweetness for a little while without taking too much from her Is that too much to ask for soh my veins

“You’re thinking again” When the hell did he start walking next to ain?

“Do ht, abouther happy So why don’t you let her make that decision for herself? It looks like toodecisions for her without her input” That’s one way to put it

“Why do you look like that when you say that? What’s going on with you?” I’ve been so caught up in her lately that I’dup with hiirl, come to think of it, he hasn’t been with anyone in a while I know better than anyone that when it comes to relationships, he’s all talk It didn’t always use to be that way, but in the last year or so, he’d beenOh shit!

“Are you in love with someone?” He stumbled over his feet, and I could’ve sworn I saw fear in his eyes before it was replaced with a look of indifference “Get real I’ll leave that to you and the other saps I’ all the flowers to choose just one”

His grin didn’t quite reach his eyes this tiut Like Gianna, he’s enuinely happy When we get back, I’ll be sure to payhis eyes sad

We weren’t too long at the store since I walked in knowing prettytoggle necklace and s were perfect for casual everyday wear and all I was after for now “Oh, she needs a watch” I realized I was no longer thinking about Victoria’s reaction; noas just doing what needed to be done for Gianna

That should’ve been ed When had it started? Was it when I ordered her the poodle or was it the perfume for her moinning? Is that why I’d gotten involved from that very first day?