Lauren,
Xavier returned after a bit; by then, I had calmed down too. He had an apologetic look on his face, and I hoped he wouldn't bring it up because the atmosphere between us was already getting awkward.
I had changed into the jeans and the shirt I wore on our way there, and he was surprised.
"So quick?" he asked me, and I nodded.
"You looked beautiful in all the dresses you tried on," he remarked, and I smiled at him.
"My mother called to ensure I bring you along. She wants to introduce you to her friends," he said, and I frowned. I wasn't socialite material. I had objections, but knowing we were in a public place, I did not want to object. I will leave the talk for the car or when we get home.
Xavier and I decided to leave shortly after that. He told the store manager to send the selected clothes to his house immediately before we left.
Getting into the car, I knew it was safe to speak. The weather seemed to be coming, so he put up the convertible's roof, and we were in an
