Rachel and Tamia headed straight up to the luxury floor.
Tamia had just gotten promoted to sales director and crushed it this quarter, so she was celebrating with her fat bonus check.
They walked into this upscale handbag boutique.
Rachel immediately spotted this stunning bag in the window.
It was a sage green structured tote–such a sophisticated shade.
Tamia had been talking about wanting a good work bag, and this one was absolutely perfect.
Rachel pointed to the sage green tote in the display. “Tam, check that one out. The color’s so chic and low–key–totally you.”
Tamia followed her gaze and her face lit up. “Holy shit, that’s gorgeous! I’ve been hunting for the perfect tote forever, but could never find the right
color.”
They strolled into the store and a sales associate immediately swooped in.
Tamia didn’t mess around. “Can I see that one in the window?”
The associate smiled and retrieved the bag. “Excellent choice! This is from our latest drop–super unique colorway, and the leather is buttery soft but really durable for everyday use.”
Tamia grabbed the bag and slung it over her shoulder, turning to Rachel. “Okay, be honest–does this work on me?”
Rachel nodded enthusiastically. “It’s literally perfect. The color is so you, and the size is ideal–professional but still stylish.”
Tamia was sold. “Done. Ring me up.”
The associate practically glowed. “Wonderful, I’ll get that wrapped for you right away.”
Tamia paid without blinking, and they bounced out with her new bag.
Walking past this men’s accessories store, Rachel suddenly remembered Cassian’s birthday was coming up.
She drifted over to the display case and these incredible diamond cufflinks caught her eye.
They were set with flawless stones–classic and expensive but not gaudy. So Cassian’s aesthetic.
Tamia caught her staring. “Ooh, shopping for the hubby?”
Rachel’s cheeks went pink. “His birthday’s next week. I should probably get him something, right? These cufflinks are pretty nice.”
She was totally mesmerized by them.
Tamia’s eyebrows shot up with this shit–stirring grin. “Aww, already stressing about his birthday? You two are really doing this marriage thing!”
Rachel bumped her shoulder. “Shut up! I just think… we’re married now, so a birthday gift is normal.”
Tamia nodded, trying to look serious. “Totally normal. Those cufflinks are fire–very CEO vibes, and he’ll think of you every time he wears them.”
That made Rachel go crimson. “You’re insane!”
But she really did love them.
“Hi, could I take a look at those diamond cufflinks?” Rachel asked the sales guy.
“I’d like to see those cufflinks as well,” another voice chimed in at the exact same moment, pointing to the identical pair.
Rachel’s stomach dropped as she turned around.
Oh, for fuck’s sake.
She must have seriously pissed off the universe today–how else would she keep bumping into Sonia everywhere?
When Sonia spotted Rachel, she paused before saying with fake sweetness, “Well, well. Ms. Campbell. Seems like we have very similar taste.”
They were both eyeing the same cufflinks.
Rachel kept her smile tight but polite. “What are the odds? Though I’m pretty sure there’s a first come, first–served policy here. My bad, Ms. Vinci.”
These particular cufflinks were exclusive and limited edition–literally the only pair like this in existence.
Chapter 89
Chapter 89
