Though Daniella hailed from a well-to-do family, she was refreshingly down-to-earth, without a hint of the snobbery that sometimes comes with privilege. She was cheerful and spontaneous, with a soft spot for handsome men—hence her attraction to the striking Harold.
On Saturday, she jumped into her car and drove to Lumos Plaza. Her mission? To find the perfect pair of boxer briefs for Harold. After all, what better way to get close to someone than by gifting them something so personal?
Daniella was lively and outgoing, and she had no doubt that Harold, a Taurus, was her ideal match. Despite his youth, he had a maturity and charisma that promised a bright future.
Lumos Plaza was the crème de la crème of Millstone’s shopping scene. If you were buying something special, this was the place to be.
As Daniella browsed through the stores, it so happened that Victoria had also arranged to meet up with Cordelia that day.
Victoria had the day off and had asked Cordelia to join her for some retail therapy. She had her eyes set on something for Harold too. She didn’t mind making the first move; she had a stable job and could afford to splurge.
When Victoria called Cordelia to pick a shopping spot, Cordelia had cheekily said, “Lumos Enterprises, obviously. Why let the benefits go to someone else?”
“Touché,” Victoria chuckled on the phone. “But now you’re making money off me. No discounts?”
Cordelia laughed. “No shame here, Vic. Let’s go.”
They chatted and shopped their way through Lumos Enterprises.
Victoria, fresh off a romantic encounter with Harold, was keen to solidify their budding relationship before any other woman could swoop in. With Harold a bit miffed at her, she thought a little charm offensive might help.
Buying him underwear was her bold idea. It was intimate, a way to stake her claim—and she knew his size.
They walked into a high-end underwear boutique called D.K. While browsing, Victoria teased, “Thinking of getting some for your man too?”
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