Maripolite

Untitled Part 12

Charles was so happy that she said yes to something that was not essential that he took one step to where she stood picked her up and spun her around she warmed him with a laugh-filled with both surprise and delight at his actions

"Remember no holding back regardless of the prices you see I am not going to Kmart, we are going on a regular rich peoples shopping spree so enjoy ok."

"I'll try," averting his stare she said "It will be a first for me but I' try, remember that you promised to be patient I am not used to being cared for or treated to the best the world has to offer"

"That's not true we had fun in college, I remember a date at La Colonial Chicago that I planned to impress but fell flat on my face because you just have a taste for burgers that you didn't want to give up, no matter what I tried, similar to the Bar-B-Que of recent days."

The maripolite sparkle illuminated "I remember that but in my defense, the burger did taste better than the snail you have to admit"

They both laughed... together!

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Charles was not in the driving mood today so with Ronald in the driver's seat and Stephenson to his left he and Nathalie headed downtown to do some shopping. Charles started at the Boutiques in Chicago, Cerato, Silver Moon, Morlen Sinoway for some jewelry.

Her gawking brought unbridled joy at each stop, her frugalness, however, was another story. He watched as she peaked on every tag and took every opportunity to pass on anything that was too expensive "I like these why don't you try one on,"

"Where would I go with one of these they're beautiful, besides it's like six times my annual salary" Nathalie scolded ogling the red emerald dress with real gold hemming he'd selected

"You never know try it indulge me I would like to see what you look like in it and besides" raising his eyebrows in deliberate mock of her scolding words "you promised to be open to the events of the day and not hold back not trying something because it's your annual salary is definitely holding back"

He saw her searching the dress for the price tag covering her mouth and bulging her eyes at him when she found it he twisted his lips and pouted in response never even checking he walked away towards another rack of dresses as she began to giggle audibly behind him it was clear that she was looking for a dress with a reasonable price tag.

Charles started looking for a dress that would complement those eyes; a simple black formal embroidered silk dress with clear silk wrist-length sleeves and flowered lace patterns over the entire dress caught his eyes and he looked around for the green-eyed beauty only to find her still checking price tags. Hailing over the attendant he had the dress-tag removed without looking himself then got Ronald to get Nathalie's attention.

"I like this one. Will you try it on for me? Please."

"I don't know Charles, black!" she shrugged while checking for a price as she looked up to ask him he was certain that the grounded look on his face had deterred the question

He was sitting on one of the plush fur-covered chairs when she came out of the dressing room forcing him to sit up straight to inspect her sensually rolling his eyes over every curve the dress took on her body as she rubbed her palms against the dress he could see that he had made her nervous

"Do you like it or not?"

"You need a pair of shoes for that dress"

She stood her feet up on its toes as delicate as a ballerina "I guess."

"Are we still open to events and not holding back?"

"What do you have in mind?"

"Bear with me, now can you wait for me I need to get something to go with the dress. Wait here, I'll be right back"