“Are you going to open it?” I asked her. She was busy eating strawberries. Not gonna lie they were really good.
“I still think this is over the top, but okay.” She gave me a humble smile with a sideway glance. She had been smiling all day. If she thought that the box was over the top, she was in for a surprise she saw what was in it.
She wiped her hands against the cloth and held the box gently. Her eyes went as wide as saucers, her lips slightly parted to give way for a held breath.
In the box was a rose gold necklace. Cliché, I know. However, it seemed fitting. It was her character. Rose gold roses were placed equidistantly from each other along the necklace. All custom made.
You'd be surprised what store owners are willing to do for a 15 year old with a big wad of cash.
“Oh. My.
