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to face her.
    “Mina…I can’t lie to you”.
    Her eyes had widened with surprise and confusion.
    “The boutique I am taking you to…it isn’t on the covers of magazines, nor does it have major stars as customers”.
    His voice had grown quieter “It is my girl friend, Francesca’s. She is just starting out…and well given the kind of events you are going to be attending I thought that the publicity would do her good…that plus the sales would help”.
    His expression had been one of apology and discomfort as he had sighed.
    “If you don’t want to go, then I can take you to one of the other big boutiques…given your connection to Nikos I am sure they will see you right away”.
    Mina had smiled widely, her hands flying to his arm.
    “Thank you for telling me Yanis” her tone gentle “and I fully understand and think that it is so sweet of you to help out your girlfriend. Are the two of you serious?”
    He had given a small smile, his eyes growing dreamy.
    “I hope that one day she will be my wife” he had replied, Mina giving another grin
    “Well in that case, I can’t think of anybody better to spend Nikos’ money on” her eyes twinkling mischievously. She had seen the relief on his face, feeling warmth in the pit of her stomach that he had felt the need to be totally honest with her.
    Arriving at the boutique they had been welcomed by Francesca herself. She had been surprised as Yanis had bowed his head to give her a kiss, her eyes flying to Mina before laughing softly as he had spoken in Greek to her.
    “I am so glad he told you the truth” she had said, moving forward to shake Mina’s hand.
    She had looked at the other woman, admiring her. About the same height as Mina, she was stunning. Her long black glossy hair fell around her perfect figure as wide oval dark eyes and a large mouth which seemed to always be smiling had greeted her, and Mina had instantly liked Francesca.
    With another laugh she had nodded.
    “Well any woman who Yanis falls in love with must have great taste” she had chuckled, seeing as the other woman had coloured slightly with pleasure.
    Giving a small cough, he had once more given Francesca a kiss and nodded warmly to Mina.
    “Well if you girls do not mind, I will be waiting across the street having coffee with some friends”.
    Francesca laughing as she had turned to Mina.
    “Men…..they actually start to shake in clothes stores”. All three laughing together as he had exited quickly, happily agreeing with her statement.
    For three hours the two had looked at the different styles, Mina impressed with the gowns and outfits shown to her. Francesca had been knowledgeable and able to put together different looks, which she had admired.
    “You are very gifted” Mina had smiled, seeing as the other woman had grinned once more.
    “Thank you, I am still trying to break into the big markets…but I am hopeful” chuckling as she had added “especially when they see you in these. You have a great figure Mina”.
    Mina in turn had looked at her own reflection, stunned at how wonderful the clothes did indeed look on her. Seeing Francesca stood behind her, a small frown on her face she had turned.
    “What…don’t you like this?” she had asked in surprise, very much liking the dress herself.
    Giving an embarrassed smile Francesca had nervously held her eyes.
    “Can I ask you something?”
    Mina nodding in surprise “Sure” she had responded, as the other woman had moved forward to lift her hair, looking at her with deep concentration.
    “Have you ever considered a different look Mina?” hurriedly adding “Not that you don’t look gorgeous already”.
    Mina had blushed and raised her eyes.
    “It is just that, well perhaps if you were to have bangs…..”
    Mina had looked back at herself in the mirror. She still had the same long straight style she had since she was 12, her eyebrows drawing together thoughtfully.
    “I’ve never really thought about changing it”