The Last Straw: A Love Story (with pics, of course) *MORE PICS P. 22*

Suddenly she was aware of the other women in the shop. Circling her at a safe, semi-respectable distance. Glancing politely at her and then away. Just curious. But as the lid came off, and the layers of white paper were peeled back, they drew in closer. Their stares lasted longer. Their eyes, maybe just a little bit hungrier than before.

Her SA pointed them out in amusement, collecting around them like kittens drawn to a ball of yarn. Or maybe sharks to live bait. Whichever. Were they wives? Girlfriends? Lovers?... EX-lovers? Were they there, too, escaping their troubles by indulging in a little retail therapy?

Bah! Actually at that moment, Gia didn't care. She just wanted to have a look at her surprise. A surprise that came home with her!

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