A glimpse of perfection

Chapter - A Glimpse of Perfection

Julia's POV -

The grandeur of Splash Boutique had already left me awestruck, but what unfolded next was a mesmerizing spectacle that left me in a state of bewildered fascination.

A woman with a gummy grin, exuding an unmistakable air of authority, burst into our midst. Her embrace enveloped Xavier, and I couldn't help but observe their interactions with a peculiar mix of curiosity and wariness. They chatted animatedly, as though they were old friends reuniting after more than six months, rather than a designer and a patron. I watched, intrigued, as Xavier reciprocated her warmth, a level of friendliness I hadn't seen in him before.

My bewilderment reached its peak when she playfully pinched Xavier's arm, and he laughed with an ease that was out of character. Something about their camaraderie felt unusually close-knit, and I couldn't quite place my finger on it. Xavier finally introduced me to her, though by that point, I was more than perplexed.

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