Chapter 4: Noticed
As Maryanne made her way home, she heard the familiar sound of boot heels on the pavement, but they werent her own. She glanced around and caught a glimpse of Angie out of the corner of her eye. She had on a pair of faded denim jeans, her same leather jacket, and her black knee high boots.
“Mary? Maryanne? Is that you?” Angie asked. “I hardly recognized you, you look fantastic!”
“Well, thanks.” Maryanne replied, blushing slightly.
“What brings on the change? I mean.. Im sorry.. it’s just that you normally dress so conservative at work. Is this typical get out wear for you?”
“I saw these boots in the shop window and decided I needed to have them, then realized I had nothing to go with them. I have to be honest, this is the first time I have worn anything like this, and I must say, Im liking it.”
As Maryanne spoke, she moved her hands around like she normally does.
“Oh! My! God! I love those gloves! Where on earth did you get them?” Angie exclaimed.
“A little shop I just discovered on the corner of 5th and Main. Alfonso’s I think it is?”
“Ohhhhh I should have known. Alfonso is the best. I have a ton of clothes made by him. Once you get something from him, you will always go back for more.”
“Ahh, thats what he said. I guess it must be true then!”
“If you ever want a shopping partner, Im more than happy to show you around more. I know a few other places that sell what you might be looking for, if you know what I mean.”
“Uhh, actually I dont know what you mean at the moment, but Im sure when the time is right, I will know what you mean.”
“Well, I have to get back to work, just went out for a quick lunch and need to get back. Hope you are feeling better, cough cough.” Angie said with a wink.
Maryanne continued her way home, thinking to herself, “What exactly am I looking for?”