Vivienne's POV

“I’m Vivienne, ma’am.” I said, swallowing hard.

“Come closer, dear.” She said as she beckoned with with her fingers.

I took one careful step, and before I could take another, Alex suddenly muttered into the phone, “I’ll call you back,” and ended the call.

When I reached her, Alex’s mother reached into her handbag and pulled out a box.

“Here.” She said. “Have this.”

“For… me?” I blinked.

“Yes.” She said plainly. “Take it.”

It was a ...