Eliana smiled, playfully lifting her chin. "Well, be nice to me then,” she said. “Who knows? Maybe I'll introduce you to a rich, handsome boyfriend someday."

"Really?" said Layla, and became even more enthusiastic, grabbing Eliana's bag and bowing exaggeratedly. "Well then, Mrs. Nelson, I'm counting on you for my future boyfriend! Right this way, watch your step!"

Eliana was playing up her princess act, nose in the air. But before she could fully enjoy ...