Amara’s POV Upon arriving at the store, Laura and I drifted into the women's section, where the air was thick with the scents of fabrics and perfume. Alessandro and Marco had veered off to the men's section, disappearing into the rows of suits and button-downs. With the help of an attentive sales associate, we began sifting through racks of dresses, the attendant showing us different designs with a practiced smile. I watched as Laura held up a flowy sundress, her face lighting up with excitement before she tossed it onto the "yes" pile. A sleek black number earned a dismissive flick of her wrist – too plain, too boring. The rejected dresses accumulated on a nearby chair, a testament to her discerning taste. When she'd amassed a small pile of favorites, she vanished into the fitting room, leaving me alone amidst the swirl of fabrics. The attendant hovered nearby, offering smiles and suggestions, but I'd barely registered her presence. My mind wandered as I drifted through the r
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