#CHAPTER 80: A Brave New Shopping Trip

Sarah POV Practice interviews aside, Chloe and Grace made it clear they felt the real contribution they could make for my and Zane’s appearance on Darleen’s Den was to make sure I bought the right outfit. “I need to start introducing you two as my personal stylists,” I told them, and they instantly started calling themselves “Madam Grace” and “Lady Chloe.” When Saturday came around and they didn’t have lessons, we got Ollie to take us downtown for some serious shopping and lunch time. I admitted to myself I was nervous, but also admitted I had cause to be. It was our first unprotected public outing since the Children’s Hunger Bank incident. Bodyguards or not, I felt horribly naked as I stepped out of the car and made sure the girls followed. Followed by our two guards for the day, I and the girls stepped through the entrance to Au Bon Marche. Despite Ella, I had very fond memories of shopping for the girls’ dresses here, and I wanted to treat myself this time. Also, the departm