Deceit and Desire

lina

sn't meet the required amount for this purchase." The sales attendan

I laughed nervously. I twirled around looking f

aughter quickly died. I could hear mocking laughter an

ly be serious." I

nutes

order. My legs are really killing me a

painted a while ago on my face now turned to a

ave fun!'" Samantha pursed her lips in annoyance, texting furiously on her phone.

." Amelia giggled. My eyes hardened like flint, but I pasted a fake

I didn't have the energy to it hold a grudge. This week w

sold out! Ugh, celebrities." I com

ith a pleasant, polite smile.

uy the newly release

anded over my diamond encrusted visa card and she went away to wherever they go, to

finally mine. You're wor

came back with a noticeably l

the pr

the slightest." The sales attendant's fa

k it again!" I exclaimed, my v

u're making a scene.

ing and whispering. The mocking laughs grew louder.

My card has never declined." I exclaimed, although I

ndant stated politely, a slight sneer on her face. M

e to the rescue. She handed her

, mortified. The attendant processed the tra

ile was back in place. I strutted outside

stepped into bright sunshine. I paused when I got

tuations. My hands trembled and I clenched

?" Amelia cautiously a

I was the victim of extreme embarra

ot of people saw." Samantha calmly said. Of course she can afford to

he daughter of the CEO of Vee Industries, I can

ing. I would have ran my hand through my hair

he could without appearing unladylike. Amelia covered her m

n revulsion as the word fell from

n and confirm." Nelson was my personal assistant. He man

picked immediately and I p

on't have money in my account or you'll be very

e other line and I coul

he office right now." He stuttered. My eye

d seen me in some very weird situations and rescued me from mo

best friends whose eyes reflected the same shock that was

you?" Amelia asked me when

er looked more ominous. I gulped

ater." Their eyes were fille

ding isn't on fire, there's nothing that can b

cing heart, then I forced a smile t

atching fire." I tried to instill as much hope into