The nail salon was tucked inside a luxury brand store. Violette used to think that this brand only sold bags and clothes. She was quite surprised to find out they've branched out into the nail business.
"Violette! Ramsey and I are planning to tie the knot this year!" Odette announced the big news. "And you, you're going to be my maid of honor! Your two kids will be my flower girl and ring bearer!"
Violette was dumbstruck. "My kids can be your flower girl and ring bearer, but maid of honor...I think you should find someone else for that!"
She had already been married and had kids.
"I've already talked it over with my parents and Ramsey! They're all okay with it." Odette pulled her to sit next to her. "Let's get matching nails!"
"I can do the matching nails, but I really can't be your maid of honor. Odette, I wish you and Ramsey a lifetime of happiness and sweetness. Don’t end up like me." Violette looked down, "Although I'm pretty happy now, I want you to be even happier."
Odette's smile froze on her face, she said, "Violette, I'll listen to you. But I believe that you will find a better man in the future, and you will be very, very happy."
Violette nodded, looking at her fingers, "Are your nails almost done? How long have you been here?"
"I came in the morning. Because I chose a lot of styles, it took a while, but the results are pretty good." Odette looked at her finished nails, very satisfied.
"I'll just get a simple manicure. I brought the kids out to play today; if it takes too long, I'm afraid they'll get bored." Violette glanced at her two children.
"Mom, I want pretty nails too." Rita stared at the dazzling array of nail styles on display, her eyes wide.
Violette replied, "You're too young now. Wait until you're older to do it."
"Mom, we won't get bored," Ian held Rita's hand and spoke to his mom, "You should get nails like Aunty Odette's."
Odette laughed, "Ian, you think my nails are pretty too?"
Ian nodded.
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