Aisha had the shop to herself. The light of the crystal chandeliers gleamed on the facets of a million gems. Diamonds. Emeralds. Sapphires. A rare stone called Mermaid Drop. Her family owned several. As a princess, she could buy the whole store if she wanted to.
A clerk greeted her at the front counter. "May I help you?"
"I'm looking for something metal — maybe gold — but not too flashy," said Aisha.
"For yourself?"
"My boyfriend."
Aisha chuckled. Diamonds had never been her best friend, but her Nex loved jewelry.
Today was for his birthday. Next time: their anniversary. She hoped.