#Chapter 9 Everyone will want you

DORIS Nina accompanied me downtown to SoHo to accept the gift certificate from BelleBelle Luxury Boutique. “I envy you, Dore. An gift certificate out of nowhere just when you need it? That’s some amazing good luck.” My lucky had seemed better, inexplicably, since I met Arthur. Nina practically bounced with excitement when we pushed open the doors to the exclusive boutique. As we entered the store, a well-dressed saleswoman greeted us with a smile. "Hello.” She nodded at us politely and gave us a minute to get our bearings. “Wow,” Nina said as soon as we walked into the store. “This place is really nice. I’ve never been in here before.” “It is great. They have the newest fashions.” “How can I assist you today?" The saleswoman asked. "I have a gift certificate," I said, handing it over the award I printed from my email. The saleswoman scanned the barcode on the certificate and nodded. "You have three thousand dollars to spend. Let me sh