Skulls In Silk

Nine Pt.1

Jesse

Last night with Jade was...everything. I mean this woman is beautiful, EDUCATED, funny and just everything that I'd hoped for. I honestly don't see anything that would stop me from cuffing. If perfection was a person, she'd be the poster girl for it. And now with Christmas coming up, I feel the need to gift her something small but precious. I'm not wasting any time, and plus women like when they get tiny gifts unexpectedly. She doesn't strike me as materialistic, however, she does strike me as the "princess" type. You know, the girly accessories, shiny lip gloss, probably pink everything, boujee but hood, gets whatever she wants but never asks for anything. Yeah, that type. Not that there's anything wrong with that, she's just a bit high maintenance, but she also makes her own money, so I know there will never be a need for me to do any of those things unless I want to.

I was on my way to the office but decided to swing by this little jewelry store I always go to, to pick up something for Jade. Every time I've seen her, she's never in any elaborate jewelry like hoops or chains, but I did notice that she likes stud earrings so I figured I'd just get her some diamond ones. "Mr. Lopez, long time no see" Carl, the store manager greeted me. "Wassup Carl, you know I haven't forgotten you, just been busy" I said shaking his hand. Carl was my guy; he's helped me many a time with picking out the right watch or cufflinks for an occasion. "What can I do for you?" he asked leaning on the counter.

"Well, I'm looking for diamond earrings, not too big or too small, and maybe in pink if you have" I said trying to hide my embarrassment as he made a smirk. "Ah, who's the lucky lady? Gonna marry this one?" he asked and I chuckled. "Come on Carl, it not like that.. well not yet" I said still blushing. He shook his head as he directed me to the earrings. "You're gonna spend big bucks on another bad seed kid, just saying" he said in a serious tone.

Normally, I would have put anyone else in their place, had they said something like that to me. But I've known Carl for so long, he's like a family friend. "I hear you man, but this might be the one" I said sounding super sure of my statement. "Alright, well take a look at the earrings here, there's a row of pink diamond right there" he pointed through the case. I scanned them all, trying to find one that I think would be the best for Jade. I was going to get something else until I spotted a pair. "Let me see that pink and white flower looking one" I said pointing to the pair. "Nice choice. This is a 18K gold mount, with an intense pink diamond center, set with rose gold. The center stones weigh 0.12ct, and the stud itself has a 7.50mm length and width. A cut like this average to about $6, 990." Carl explained as I examined the pair of studs. I thought about it for a second, and then decided to get them.

"I'll take them" I said giving him the earrings so he can box them. "Are you sure?" Carl asked and I nodded my head. "Okay then" he said in a sing-song tone before getting a box to put them in. This time, I shook my head. He's not like the other salesmen/women, he never heckles or tries to force me to buy anything; especially when it comes to gifts for women. He always makes sure that anything I buy from his is exactly what I want, and that no mistake was made. Plus, he knows that my family is rich, so there is never a question on whether or not I can afford anything in the store. Shidd, if I wanted to ball out, I could fuck around and buy this whole store, but I know better than that.

I left the store with the tiny bag that held the jewelry box. Christmas was in exactly 4 days and I needed to find a way to give Jade the gift. I don't want her to think that it's a ring, because of the shape of the box, but I do want her to know that it's special. I think I'll ask her to come over my house on Christmas Eve and give it to her then. Our family tradition was always to open gifts on Christmas Eve and have a mini feast, and then do the big dinner celebration on Christmas day. But since mom and dad passed, it's just been Ry and I, and if we have any other guests at the time.