Scarlett’s POV It was still early afternoon when we wrapped up for the day. Today had been the best workday of my life. Gabriel wouldn’t stop cracking jokes, making me laugh nonstop. It felt like we weren’t even working until we finished. “I’m exhausted,” he groaned, slumping into the chair opposite me. “You can’t be tired when I feel so energetic,” I said, standing up and tidying my desk. “I want us to go shopping together,” I added. He immediately sat up like he had been zapped. “Shopping?” He tilted his head, looking confused. “Shopping. Don’t you know the word?” I chuckled. “Yes...” “Yes, you don’t?” I tilted my head playfully. “No, it’s just that I have never heard you talk about shopping, let alone going.” “Well, I don’t usually go shopping in person, I mostly order online.

