Chapter Five
The Makeover
The assistant smirked, but managed to turn it into a cheery, “A perfect choice,” as she turned away and straightened the display. Carol smiled to herself as she realised that Simon recognised her. Now he was blushing and trying to get away.
“For Edith?” she asked him. “Don’t worry, I won’t spoil the secret!”
Simon held the stockings in his hand and nodded, but Vivian chuckled and shook her head, but said nothing.
Vivian was all made up and dressed in furs and designer heels and Simon was in jeans and a leather jacket.
“I need a pair of heels as well,” said the older woman.
“Size seven for Edith?” asked Carol. “Or are they for you?”
The assistant looked down at the tiny feet of the woman who had made the request.
“Since all of this is for Simon, an eight o
