Different (Luke James story)

Chapter Three

Luke
Since Valentine's Day is coming up and my mama is all the way in New Orleans, I'm going to buy her an outfit & send it to her. I don't know any clothing boutiques down here so I called up my girl/little sister, Sevyn and asked her did she know a place.

"Hello."

"Hey Luke what you need boo?"

"Do you know some good clothing boutiques? I need to pick up a gift, like an outfit for my momma."

"Awww you buying mama Lisa a gift?"

"Yeah. I won't be able to see her this year for Valentine's Day so imma send her a lil gift."

"Awww well that's sweet Luke. Where's my gift? I mean I am your lil sis and I think I deserve a gift."

"Your gift is me adding a verse to your song. That's your gift. Happy Valentine's Day."
"Mannn you make me sick." We both laughed.

"But go to Bella's Boutique. They got some nice stuff in there."

"Aight thank you and I'll buy you something too Sev."

"Awww thanks boo."

"No problem."

I pulled up to the boutique Sevyn told me about. From what I was seeing on the outside the place looks nice. I wonder what it looks like in the inside.

"Hello welcome to Bella's Boutique. My name is Kimbella. How can I help you today?"

"Hi. I'm looking for a nice outfit for my momma and for a friend of mine for Valentine's Day."

"Okay. What are you looking for?"

"Ummmm for my momma a nice pants suit and for my friend a nice dress."

"Okay. What about this?"

She said holding up a beautiful red pants suit.

"Yes this is nice. She'll love this and it's her favorite color. Now I need a dress."

"What about this beautiful lace up dress? The ladies are in love with these dresses and they are selling fast."

"I'll take it. This is one of the dresses she wanted. What colors do y'all have these in?"

"As of right now we have them in red, black & olive green and we should have some more coming in either next week or the week after."

"Okay I'll take black."

"Alright let me check me out sir."

She rung the dress and pants suit up and then gave me my total.

"Here you go baby girl." I handed her the and waited to get my receipt.

"Hey you look real familiar. By any chance have we met before?"

"Yeah, at Blair's restaurant. I'm Anthony's little sister."

"Oh yeah Kimbella. How you been girl?"

"I've been good. Just been working."

"That's good to hear. You look beautiful by the way."

"Thank you."

"Hey can I ask you a question?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"Would you like to go to dinner with me tonight?"

I could tell she was a little taken back by my question, considering the fact we don't know each other that well and we just met the other day. But life is all about taking chances, right? So why not take this chance while I have it.