“The shoes are the best part,” I say, stepping one leg out to show off the strappy silver heels that wrap around my foot and ankle. “You just need one more thing.” I laugh because, what is this life? He pulls out a long black velvet box and opens it, revealing a diamond tennis necklace. “I’m not putting that thing on.” I shake my head adamantly. My heart leaps into my throat. He laughs and pulls out the necklace, setting the box on the counter. “I’m serious, Jack. That thing is worth more than everything I own.” “It wasn’t that much,” he insists and walks behind me, dropping the necklace over
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