Chapter 41

Kristen’s POV

“You went shopping?” Melody asked in surprise. I smiled. 

“I did.” “Without me?” she asked accusingly. I smiled guiltily at her.

 “I wanted to shop for an hour, and if I’d brought you along, it would have turned into the whole day.” 

“You are such a bitch,” she complained. 

“I don’t even know why I’m friends with you.” I laughed. 

“I’m sorry, I promise we’ll go shopping after the New Year. I need some new clothes.” 

“I’m glad you finally realize that,” she nodded. 

“Now show me the fruits of your labor.” I smiled and pulled out the red dress I had chosen from my closet. 

I had the satisfaction of seeing Melody’s eyes go wide with appreciation. 

“Wow…not bad for an hour’s worth of shopping,” she said. 

“That’s a va-va-voom kind of dress.” I frowned at it. 

“I’m thinking it might be a little too much,” I said. 

“This is an office party