Aria
“The artist is amazing. I hope some of her pieces are still available.” I sigh as we reach the last display.
“Which piece do you want? I’ll get it for you. It’ll be our reminder of tonight.” Shoving aside how creepy and over the top that is I smile broadly as I scan my eyes down the wall closest to us, looking for the most hideous of them all. I point at the largest, more than happy to have him waste his money.
“That’s so generous of you.” I smile wide as I pretend to be happy, grateful even.
“You’ll learn I’m a generous man, given the right encouragements.” He grabs a lock of my hair, twisting it around his finger as he looks at me expectantly.
“Go buy me the painting, so we can get out of here. I’m in need of somet
