Second Light
The one Yvonne had on that afternoon — that was the real stunner.
Yvonne had waltzed in earlier, all smiles, showing off her new bling to me.
"Pretty, right? Eric got it for me. However, don't get green with envy — I snagged an extra with points, and he'll get you one too."
Eric noticed I was not thrilled with the necklace and his forehead wrinkled with concern.
"What's the matter? Isn't this your favorite? I haven't given you much over the years, so why aren't you happy when I finally do?"