37

Claire POV~
“Thank you. Here is your money and you can keep the change”. I paid the taxi driver. On a normal day, I would never leave my change with anyone talking more or telling the person to keep the change. Money has always been tight for Claire and I but since among about to become Mrs Kelvin Johnson, that won’t be a problem anymore. That’s why I am not even bothered that I am using all my savings for this day.
“Wow who could ever believe that a day is coming that you Lisa will ask someone to keep the change”. Claire made a joke of me and I stuck out my tongue to her and gave her my middle finger.
We made our way to the fancy and luxurious store. The chill air from the air conditioners that was blowing as soon as we entered the store was enough to tell us that this is an expensive store. Claire and I stood with our mouth slightly open looking around.
“Wow!”. Is the only word that I was able to form in my head. Ever here looks so splendid, expensive and luxurious. From the Jewries, the fragrances, you name it. Heck! Even by the way both their workers and consumers are even dress up. I thank the heavens that Claire and I are wearing our best outfits. If not, we would have disgraced ourselves.
“Hello madams, welcome to fancy and luxury . My name is Elsa and will be at your service today”. A beautiful lady approached us and said while maintaining a beautiful smile on her face. She is wearing the worker’s uniform, that is, a maroon blazer, a white undershirt and a black pencil skirt.
I can’t believe she is referring to us as madams. I didn’t think I had ever been called that in my entire life.
“Thank you Elsa, my friend here would like to purchase a ring for her boyfriend.” Claire replied to Elsa. If she was surprised, I didn’t know because she still maintained her face just the way it was. Maybe they are used to girls buying rings for their men.
“Well then, allow me to lead you to the ring section. Please follow me.” Elsa said and started walking as Claire and I followed behind her back. We soon reached the ring section and she told us to look around and choose for ourselves.
As I looked around, I soon found a sterling silver ring band. Perfect! I thought. The ring also has a percentage of tungsten in it. Which is very good. Because tungsten has a high level of durability and strength. That’s why it’s always advisable that when buying a man’s ring, especially an engagement or wedding ring, it should contain tungsten. How did I know? Well let’s say I did some research yesterday night because I wanted to get Kelvin the perfect ring.
“We will take this now”. I passed the ring to Elsa after making sure that the ring is Kelvin’s size.
“Excellent choice. The ring is one thousand dollars”. Elsa said, still smiling. I have a feeling that it’s the store’s policy to maintain a smiling face.
“What! One thousand dollars? For a ring? We aren’t taking that right Lisa?”. Claire ran out.
“Right Lisa?.” Claire repeated when she noticed that I wasn’t talking.
“Emm.. actually I am taking it”. I said silently and waited for her to start scolding me.
“What? Are you insane? How can you buy a ring worth one thousand dollars when you know how much the money can be of help to you.” Claire fired looking at me as if I didn't know what i'm doing.
“Well it’s my money right? I chose to spend it how I chose too. Like I said earlier, am not forcing you to support me okay? You want to leave? then fine! do so and leave. After all, you are never ever happy for me when something good is happening to me.” I fired back at Claire because I am honestly sick and tired of her constant nagging. She likes to act as if every decision I make is wrong.
“Like seriously? I can’t believe you are saying this. No problem is going to leave but when that piece of trash you call the love of your life hurts you, don’t come crying to me. I wish you best of luck.” Claire stated and without waiting for me to respond, she left.
“Mam are you still making the purchase?” Elsa asked but I didn’t hear her because I was still in shock at what just happened. I can’t actually remember the last time that Claire and I fought.
“Mam?”. Elsa called again while still smiling. I suddenly find that annoying. Like how can she still be smiling after everything she witnessed?
“Yes I am”. I said and passed her my debit card.
“ Here you go, have a nice day Mam.” Elsa said and handed over to me my debit card and the package ring. I didn’t reply to her, I just took it from her hand and left because I was getting annoyed by her behavior. She behaves more like a Program robot than a human. With crazy technology these days, I wouldn’t be actually surprised if she is a robot.
I made my way out of the store and the doorman gave me the same as Elsa’s as he opened the door for me. Wow their workers must be well trained or rather robots I thought as I left.
I stood outside and checked my notebook on what's next on my list for today list. I actually have a particular notebook that I write my daily to do list in it. It actually helps me to maximize by time.
My next stop is the Victoria secret store and since it’s a street away from the fancy and luxury store, I decided to walk. I stopped by Starbucks to get a cup of ice tea. I try not to think about my quarrel with Claire as I walk. I know it wasn't right of me to say that to her. I made a mental note to call her tomorrow after the proposal.
“Hello, welcome to Victoria secret, how may I help you?”. One of the salespeople asked me.
“Well, today it’s my boyfriend’s birthday, I want to surprise him with…” I froze while blushing very hard. How am I going to explain this to her?
The girl seems to have understood my problem; “ No need to be shy, I have just the perfect thing for you.”
After an hour of shopping there, I was good to go. I checked my time. It was already past twelve in the afternoon and our dinner date was by seven. So I decided to rush things up so that I can go home and get ready on time.
I went to the spa next and had a full body polish, then I went to the beauty salon and had my hair styled up. By the time I was done, it was already four o'clock. I went back to get myself ready for my soon to be best dinner ever.