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agree, but this has been going on for a long time. I pray for her, and hope that one day she will open up enough to share what is really going on. Until then, I will be the best friend that I can be by offering her what I know she wants - unlimited chocolate.
    While I’m dwelling on my good friend, my unknown customer walks up to the counter. She beams me a smile that I just can’t help but return.
    “Wynne, is it?” There was a lyrical tone to her voice, sweet almost. I nodded.
    “What a cute store. Perhaps you can help me a little?” She asks while she turned her gaze to the floor and begins to fidget a little bit with her hands.
    “I am a guest in someone’s home and I would like to buy her a gift. I’m having a hard time choosing, and was hoping that you might be familiar with her.”
    “Not a problem. Perhaps if you told me her name, we can figure out something for her together,” I suggested while she gave me a sheepish look.
    “Oh sure, I um, thought you would have known. Sorry. It’s Mrs. Montgomery, Jude’s mother.”
    My jaw dropped. I’m sure of it.
    “Of course I know Nancy. She was just in here yesterday to tell me Jude was coming home. I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name?” Did that come out too harsh? Too abrupt?
    “I’m Stacey. Stacey Lawd. Jude mentioned that you owned a store, but I didn’t realize it was this one.” She said a bit apologetic.
    Wait...so she wouldn’t have come in if she actually knew that this was my store?
    “I passed by on my walk this morning and just had to stop in. Do you think you can help me find a gift? I think it’s safe to assume that you know Nancy a bit better than I do.” She suddenly turned a nice shade of pink.
    While Stacey was mentioning her quest for that perfect gift for Nancy, I couldn’t help but notice the absence of a ring on her finger. Ah, the awkwardness of getting to know the parents. She must still be in the stages of getting Nancy to like her. I do feel for her. It can be quite the daunting task. I was once in her shoes, so I should know.
    “Tell you what,” I continued. “Let’s just get all the awkwardness out of the way, shall we? I was once engaged to Jude, broke his heart, he left town and that is all in the past. I’m assuming you are his girlfriend, and it must be pretty serious if he brought you home. Since we have so much in common lets use that as our common purpose and not let all the other garbage get in the way.”
    I couldn’t believe I just said that. Talk about bold and daring. But one thing I have learnt over the years if you use honesty to your advantage, you can never go wrong. In this case I figure that if I’ve never met a chocolate I didn’t like, that has to be true for friends as well. Besides, if I just assume everyone I meet will become a good friend, then how can I go wrong?
    “That’s a relief, I was a bit nervous, if you couldn’t tell, about meeting you.” Stacey said.
    Instead of the awkwardness that surrounded us earlier, it now felt the opposite. She seems like she is a breath of fresh air. I’m already beginning to like her.
    “Well, why don’t I give you several ideas, and then let you make the decision. I’ve noticed that she is beginning to collect things that are white. Yesterday she was in and bought a white pitcher with some Gerbera flowers in it. She loves chocolate, stationary and candles.” I list off a few suggestions to her, hoping that she will have already noticed a few items that caught her eye.
    “I’m pretty sure that white pitcher with the flowers is now in my room. It’s gorgeous. And I love the flowers. So cheery and bright. What about some of those wall wreaths? Or do you think that might be too inappropriate for right now?” Stacey asked.
    “Hmm, I have noticed her admiring them before, but, and this is just my personal suggestion, how about doing up a little basket with a few things in it. That way it’s not too overpowering, and you know she will fawn