"I like it. Help me put it on." Arthur didn't even spare the tie a glance. His focus was solely on Lucy, scrutinizing any change in her expression.
Lizbeth's eyes lit up, and she blushed. "Okay, I'll help you put it on!"
That was the first time Arthur had said he liked her gift!
She walked behind the desk carefully and stooped to help Arthur put on the blue checkered necktie.
That was the first time she ever got so close to Arthur, so close that she could see the pores on his face. She was so nervous that she almost stopped breathing!
Lucy glanced at the tie and smiled mockingly.
Arthur obviously liked solid colors only, but he had said he liked the checkered tie. It seemed like the person he loved got special treatment!
Watching them was too painful, so she stepped back and turned
