The Buddhist & The Billionaire Lesbian Story

05: I Thought About You

05: I Thought About You

Cora was walking through the Domain shopping area with Jocelyn and Edra, Cora's closest friends. Both were doctors at Seton specializing in cardiovascular procedures. Edra was shopping for an upcoming formal Dell event she would attend with her fiance. Cora and Jocelyn were along for the ride.

Cora felt like she was most certainly out of her depth. "Edra, what are we looking for?"

"Oh, formal dress, but not a gown, and shoes." Edra laughed jovially. "Jay's treating me, he just doesn't know it yet!"

Jocelyn rolled her eyes. "Well, that must be nice! We're still paying off Brett's latest four-wheeled toy. How about you, Cora? Buying or looking?"

Cora laughed. "You're kidding right?! I'm pretty sure I can't even afford to look."

The women stopped outside a dress boutique. "Cora, are you still planning on leaving us?" Edra raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, I'm looking into some options. I just feel like I've stalled a little bit. But I won't hear from the programs until early spring."

Jocelyn shot Edra a quick look. "Well, the hospital 'Casino Night' is in a few weeks. Are you coming? Bringing someone?"

"Oh no you don't! I'm coming, it's for charity. Of course, I'm coming. But, Edra, Joce, no."

Edra pulled no punches. "Come on, Cora, you're almost 29, you barely go out, you've got half the nurses in a twist, gay and straight!"

Cora grimaced. "Yeah, dating a nurse worked out soooo well for me. I had to change rotations for six months after Erin."

"Cora, that was a year ago and Erin was just a little over zealous. She wasn't necessarily wrong about you two. You made sense together. It's time to get you back out there."

"How about we get Edra a dress that will leave Jay gasping for air first?"

Edra and Jocelyn sighed in temporary defeat but also happily refocused their energy to an intense period of dress shopping. By late morning, Edra had successfully found a stunning gold mid-thigh Marc Jacobs formal dress.

Edra grinned in victory. "Ladies, I'm starving, but shoes first then food?"

Joycelyn responded without hesitation, "Duh! I think there's a new shop around the corner. It's supposed to be the 'shoes for the ultra discriminating' so, ultra expensive."

Edra smiled wickedly. "I'm sure there's no harm in looking? Right?"
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Cora strolled along with Edra and Jocelyn, enjoying the energy and fun of the morning. As they approached the shoe boutique, Cora's step slowed and she paused. Cora blinked, looking at the name on the window, speaking it softly in recognition. "Basilio."

Edra stood, holding the door open. "Coming?"

"Oh. Yes, I just saw something." Cora grimaced. "Nothing I could afford I'm sure."

Cora walked into the small space, and Edra and Jocelyn were already browsing the shoes. The two sales women were eyeing up the three and easily identified Edra as the serious shopper. Jocelyn drew some attention but Cora was rightfully dismissed as a window shopper.

Edra moved over to Cora. "Oh my God! They're beautiful." She was practically drooling. "So this isn't really a shoe store. They're a special order boutique. Sized, fitted, and handmade for you."

Cora smiled, whispering softly, "How bad is it?"

"Well, you could probably feed a small country, but it might be worth it. Four digits up to 5."