Life In The Big Apple

looking for the perfect wedding band

Stef's: POV
After going into three different jewelry stores
I still couldn't find a wedding band. That l like
Nothing caught my eye, until I went into Zales
When I was about to give up searching. I saw the perfect ring in the display case, l asked the woman could l see the diamond ring. She went to go to get the key, a few minutes late she returned. Veronica put the tray of wedding bands on the counter, l pointed out the one l wanted
She slipped on her finger. I needed to get my glasses on
So I could see better, she held her hand out
I looked down. This was the ring, how much
Stef asked Veronica, three thousand and nine hundred
She tells me. Veronica thought the price was going to scare me, away but I called her buff after l told her I'll take it
Veronica said that l had to order it cause they didn't have Lena's size, so that's what I did and used my discover Gold card. Veronica said it would take 4-6 weeks to come in
I filled out the pink slip with all my contact info, l signed
She's getting me my receipt. I will call you as soon as it comes in, make sure you bring your slip stating you pay in full, She says to me. I appreciate your help Veronica
I said to her, and walked out of the jewelry store with a huge smile on my face, mission accomplished l say to myself. This weekend mom's coming to town and she's staying for three weeks, we got the spare room all ready for her. The girls are looking forward to her visit
Lena went over to Dana's house and she took Frankie Ariana and Sofia along with her, she's probably making wedding plans. I've been to our travel agent and get everything set up for the honeymoon, we are going on a cruise to the virgin islands. It will be making stops at
Saint Thomas, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. We'll be gone for three weeks. We just recently updated our passports
Lena has no idea what she's in for, Lena's been asking we're were going. I haven't gave her any clues
We've been to the grocery store and gotten everything we needed for the next two months, Lena shops at more than one place. She likes variety, Lena's a very organized person, ever since I known Lena she likes planning ahead she has carries around a planner with her every where we go. I'm heading to the ice cream parlor to get a scoop of chocolate on a waffle cone. It's been a long time since I had ice cream, as a kid l use look forward to the truck coming into our neighborhood. We would run over and stand in line, and get ice cream cones those were the good old days. After getting my chocolate custard on a waffle cone, l walk around the mall for a little while. Then l saw Keri. Coming out of the gap, l hope she doesn't notice me
The last time we met it was at homeowners association social event. Shit she sees me Keri walks over in my direction, hi Stef how are you she said. I'm fine
I replied, we missed you guys at the ice cream social
Keri replies. Oh really Stef answers, Quinn is looking forward to seeing Francesca at her birthday party in a few weeks, here's a list of things Quinn likes Keri reaches in her bag and hands me a paper with a bunch of gift ideas
Make sure Francesca brings her swim suit. Her father and I spent a fortune on this party, Keri says to me
Yeah that's nice Stef responds. Oh goodness look at the time, it was really nice chatting with you. We should get together soon for lunch, Keri tell me before I have a chance to respond. She dashes off in a hurry
I put the piece of paper in my pocket, me and Lena already agreed to let Frankie go to Quinn's birthday celebration, l head towards the entrance so I could get home.