[EVE]
The moment we stepped into the mall, I knew I had made a mistake.
The gleaming floors, the endless rows of designer stores, and the intoxicating scent of luxury all seemed to cast a spell over Haley and Mom. Their eyes sparkled like kids in a candy store, and before I could even say a word, they were off—dragging me along on their extravagant quest.
"Eve! Look at this dress!" Haley gasped, pressing a silk gown against her body. "Oh my god, this would look so good on me!"
"It's gorgeous," I admitted, glancing at the price tag. Four fucking thousand dollars.
"Let's get it!" she chirped, not even waiting for my approval before handing it to the sales associate.
I sighed but said nothing.
Then it was shoes. Then jewelry. Then perfume. One thing after another, they flitted from store to store like butterflies, completely unfazed by the sky-high price tags.
