“You like that one?” you asked. It was in a case with all the other rings, so you asked the guy behind the counter if we could see it. The man took it out and handed it to you. You slipped it on the ring finger of my right hand and it fit perfectly. “It’s so pretty,” I said. It was honestly the prettiest ring I’d ever seen. “How much is it?” you asked the guy. “Four grand. I could probably knock a couple hundred off. It’s been in the case for a few months.” Your eyes bulged at that price. “Four grand?” you asked in disbelief. “Is it a fucking pigeon?” I sputtered laughter because I had no idea
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