Chapter 11-Meet Flona

"Do you want to buy something else? That bracelet looks beautiful on your hand." James touched my beaded bracelet lightly, the corners of his lips pulling up into a sweet smile. "We can buy all the accessories here."

I spontaneously laughed. "Uh no need. I just want this bracelet."

"Really?"

"Really."

James was silent and his fingers played with mine. The bracelet seller continued to stare at us in amazement, whether he was mesmerized by James' good looks or his overly sweet demeanor.

The local band could be heard starting to sing behind us, performing a classical song that had people flocking to it. James pulled me under a fairly quiet tree and hugged me from behind.

"You're different from other women, darling," he whispered.

I looked up at him, confused by the statement. "What do you mean?"

"The women I know are usually crazy about shopping and stuff. But you're not. You only buy what you need and don't waste money," he explained.

"Probably out of habit," I said, touching his hand t