Page 12 of Rejected Plus-Size Mate

"I want a pretzel," April said, snapping her attention away from her phone back to the siblings. April had her arms crossed, and Cayden rubbed his forehead.

"Fine, let's go get your stupid pretzel."

I stuffed my phone into my purse and smiled. I didn't want to think about Brad. I wanted to enjoy myself.

I hooked my arm with April and smiled. "A pretzel sounds amazing right now."

April smirked, looking at Cayden. "See, Riley agrees."

"She agrees because she doesn't want us to fight."

"Or maybe she agrees because she wants a pretzel too," April said with a smirk, turning us. We headed down the long, wide hallway. I could smell food blending together, the sound of laughter, and endless people talking at once. My nerves calmed as we moved, and I sank into the feeling.

We got some pretzels, and Cayden even bought one. He bought three, offering each of us one. "Ok, where to now?" he asked, and April looked around as she took a bite. Her eyes paused on a store.

It was a boutique with jewelry and high-fashion clothes. Although it wasn't my style, April's eyes twinkled with delight.

"Let's go see what they have."

April pulled on our hooked arms, aiming us inside. I glanced at Cayden, who was following us.

Inside, the shop smelled like perfume and cedar. A large tree was strung up with necklaces and scarves. A wall of shoes and outfits hung on racks. I took in dainty dresses and jeans paired together with crop tops, making adorable dark outfits—outfits I could never wear.

April pulled her hand away, looking at a dress. "This is cute," she squealed.

"Why don't you try it on?" I asked, taking a bite of my pretzel.

"I'm going to see if they have my size," she said, walking a little further down.

I turned to the jewelry and took in chunky necklaces. I scrunch my face up.

"You not a fan?" Cayden asked, looking around the space.

"I like simpler things," I said, turning to find April grabbing the dress. She smiled. "They have my size," she said.

We continued to look around, checking out as many shops as we could. After a while, April already had a few bags, finding herself plenty of clothes. Some of them seemed her style, others not so much, but she was using her husband's credit card, and I don't think she cared what she bought besides that it was Ivan's money.

April paused in front of another boutique and pointed. "Look at that dress," April said, looking at me.

I glanced at the dress. It was a simple white lace dress, clearly carefully made, with a couple of pale pink flowers embroidered at the bottom. It was a beautiful dress, but I couldn't see myself in it.

"That would look cute on you."

I shook my head. "No, that's not made for my body shape."

April scowled. "Oh, come on. Just try it on. You might surprise yourself."

She looked for Cayden, but he was no longer standing there. April pulled on our hooked arms, and we headed inside.

"Try on a few things," April said. "Come on. I've been the one trying things on."

"I don't need anything new," I said.

"That isn't the point. We're on vacation. Splurge a little."

It wasn't something I often got to do. I had plenty of clothes. I didn't need anything else, but I didn't bring all my clothes. My clothes were back at the house with Brad. I had only a few of my things, so I could buy a few outfits. I should buy a few outfits.

"Fine." I said, "I'll try on that dress."

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