Page 63 of Proof

“Because it is easy.” Chi-Chi laughed.

Natural Elements proved to be a boon for Luna. The boutique was having a sale! A perky salesperson greeted them. Luna described the clothing she’d seen online, and the woman was happy to point her in the right direction. “Look!” Luna whispered to Chi-Chi. “It’s a BOGO sale.”

“I see that. Buy one and get fifty percent off the second pair.”

“Exactly. That means I shall buy two pairs, which means I’ll actually be getting one for free!”

“And you said you were not good at math.” Chi-Chi smiled.

Luna dug through the pile of leggings on the display table and found the blue tie-dyed pair and the floral in her size. Chi-Chi combed the adjacent table and pulled out the chambray. “Oh, they have them in black, too.” She handed the leggings to Luna.

“Go try these on.”

Luna made her way to the dressing room. The salesperson walked over and asked if they needed help. Chi-Chi rolled her eyes. “My friend is on a mission to update her wardrobe.”

The salesperson eyed Luna up and down. “I think we can bring you into the new millennium.” She grinned.

It was Luna’s turn to roll her eyes. “I thought Boho was in fashion again.”

“It is. But . . .”

“Don’t you start picking on me, too.” Luna made a face.

“My friend is very sensitive.” Chi-Chi smirked.

“How about I pull a few things together to go with those leggings.” The salesperson raised her eyebrows at Chi-Chi, thinking Luna might not have any fashion sense whatsoever.

“I want a few tank tops, crop jacket, a kimono, and a tunic,” Luna called over her shoulder before she shut the louvered door to the dressing room.

The woman worked her way across the shop and quickly pulled items from the rack. “Try these.” She hung them on the hook on the outside of the dressing room. A few minutes later, Luna exited wearing the blue tie-dyed leggings with a navy tank top and a cropped denim jacket.

“You look adorable!” the salesperson gushed.

“That’s not exactly what I was going for, but I kinda like the way this comes together.” Luna went back inside and tried on another outfit. This time, it was the rust-and-yellow paisley tunic over the black leggings and black tank.

“Very smart-looking. Sophisticated,” the salesclerk cooed.

“I’ll take smart and sophisticated,” Luna said. She twirled in front of the mirror. “Next! Should I do the chambray or black leggings with the kimono?” she called through the louvers.

“You can do either. Chambray if it’s casual, black if it’s a little more formal. Like dinner. You can create several outfits with the pieces you have,” the salesperson advised.

Luna swung open the door. “Ta-da! That’s exactly what I had in mind. It’ll be much easier for me to pack.”

“You traveling soon?”

“Yes, I’m going to Sedona.”

“Wonderful. I’ve never been, but I’ve heard great things.”

“It’s magical.” Luna sighed. She handed over the leggings, tanks, jacket, kimono, and tunic. “It’s still pretty Boho-ish.” Luna smiled. “I’ll take all of it.”

The salesperson’s head snapped up. She couldn’t remember the last time when a customer came in, knew what she wanted, and purchased almost a dozen pieces in less than a half hour. “Perfect,” she gushed, while calculating her commission in her head.

Luna squeezed Chi-Chi’s arm. “This is so exciting.”

“I am very happy to see you are more like yourself today. Last week, you were in a state. You seem more relaxed now,” Chi-Chi replied.

“I am. I have a mission to complete.” Luna chuckled.

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