ch

stumble still etched in my mind. Her confident yet erratic demeanor intrigued

in the light. It likely belonged to the beautiful woman, but r

ing the room. "This is why you should have let me help wi

draising doesn't work that way, Michael. Peop

imes I think you enjoy tort

d. "I appreciate your support

ng back to Miss Two Left Feet. Her vibrant red hair and str

my attention. My mother quickly bid on

stumbled, and her dress ripped along

mpetent?" I asked my mothe

e reminded me, her eyes flashing

hiding her from view. Her dress hugged every curve, and I

remained fixated on Miss Two Left Feet. She caref

nd she scanned the area, likely searching for the

her quirks. Who was this woman,

dies and gentlemen, we have a special surprise. Our final item i

interested. This cou

Left Feet, wondering if she'd make it through

smile radiant. But I detected a hint of

on hers. She felt my gaze and look

knew I had to find

r lip, fighting a smile, and I felt a surge of excitement. Her earlier stu

other beamed with satisfaction.

that one mishap..."

led. "I should h

s me and buy me back,

r cheek. "Go mingle with your frien

pocket, my thoughts consumed by Jade. What was

l. Her radiant smile captivated me. She seemed car

gave a casual two-finger

aid, approaching m

," I observed, drawn

ed," she replied, con

lts?" I teased, gl

wn. "Definitely those fir

e thrilled to hear tha

ously. "The clothes are beautiful.

ours?" I ask

admitted. "Why can't bea

trends. My mother wore designer labels effort

you?" I asked, ho

she took it, cradli

l develop a hero

she said, sear

And my s

edheads?"

dheads?"

ust be me,"

growing. I found myself wan

aid, holding the pin. "It's bee

up to you. Dinn

and we exch

ald," I said, st

fine," sh

I counted down the mi

e feeling that Jade was different. He

ing in a simple black dress. Her hair cascaded down her sho

htaking," I said

ng it. "You clean

sation flowing effortlessly. I learned about h

bout Jade – her laughter, her smi

and I found myself r

r breakfast tomorrow?" I asked

chievously. "I'l

r while," I whispered, m

rkled, and I

erald," I said,

s," she replied, disa

counting down the h