Not A Small-Town Girl

attention of everyone nearby. The security guards at the entrance stared, momentarily stunned.

One guard quickly approached the car. As the doors opened, a man stepped out, his face hidden by a hat and mask, followed by a woman whose beauty seemed almost otherworldly. The guard couldn’t help but gawk.

Danielle noticed the lingering stares, but before she could react, Xavier, still recovering from the dizzying ride, snapped, "What are you staring at?"

The guards snapped out of it and stammered apologies. "Sorry! We didn’t mean to stare."

Xavier, protective as ever, pulled Danielle close. "Come on, Danielle. Let’s head in. Anything you want, it’s on me," he declared grandly.

they went. Even with Xavier’s face mostly hidden, his tall, striking figure caught attention. And Danielle’s beauty

moment they stepped inside, a salesperson approached, her eyes lighting up as she took in their

a rack of clothing and added, "This dress, for example, is a limited- edition piece

fashion world ever since winning a

of interest, the salesperson quickly pivoted, showing

dress on display. His eyes lit up. "Danielle, this one is

couldn’t help but smile at his enthusiasm. Taking