Nicholas had the money to spare.

We both smiled and the atmosphere lightened.

"Where are you taking me, then?"

"The world's best shopping district."

I reclined in my seat and gazed out the window at the passing city.

"May I ask a question of you?"

I nodded as I turned around to face Courtney.

"What's your age?"

I swallowed. "Nearly twenty."

In a few more months.

"Hey, I didn't want to offend you. I'm only twenty-five. I just wanted to know." She cocked her head to the side. "Nicholas is great, ...