Hugo wanted to go shopping after bringing her things from her suite and checked out. He felt that she did not have enough clothes. Ivy wasn't prepared for the betrayal she met at home, so she only packed a few cloth from her house in country F, having in mind that she would buy more once she settled in. Thinking about her family made her sad and tears stung her eyes.

Noticing the shift in the air, Hugo asked Ivy if she was alright.

“Am fine, don't bother with me”

Hugo squeezed her hands as a show of affection and support before kissing them. Ivy still couldn't believe that she was receiving love from a stranger who turned her life around but she had also come to regard him as family. Thinking of Hugo as her family warmed her heart and she smiled, every bit of sadness leaving her.

When Hugo saw her smile, he felt uplifted. He always wants her smiling as she had the most prettiest smile ever. He couldn't hold himself back and kissed her full lips which caught ivy by surprise.

“You're so beautiful ” He said trying to put his emotions into words.

All Ivy could do was smile at his loving words as they shook her heart and resolve.

“Get down, we are here” Hugo said getting down. He helped ivy out of the car. The driver drove away packing at the garage of the mall. Ivy was surprised when she saw the name of the mall. HC is a very popular international brand of clothing. She went there with her best friend Ada to shop. She wouldn't say that she was very rich but she made enough to enjoy certain luxuries. Thinking about her best friend Ada she made a mental note to phone her once she reached the hotel. Ada is a flight attendant, she met her in country F by chance and they instantly clicked, they bought a house opposite each other, never once thinking to be roommate as they both loved their personal space.

“Let’s go in ” Hugo said taking Ivy's hands into his. When they entered they were immediately greeted by the manager and a bunch of sales personal flocking him.

“Welcome Mr Corbana” The short bald man, who was the manager said.

“Lead the way” Hugo responded

“Of course, of course” The manager said quickly leading them to a VIP Room where only the best of best was served.

Siting down with Ivy beside him, Hugo ordered “ Bring out your latest design”

The manager quickly barked order to the sales attendant who quickly brought out five gowns. Placing it on the hanger for us to look at.

“Would you love wine or tea”

“Yes wine would do” Hugo answered turning to Ivy to know her preference. Ivy went along with what he wanted. The sales personal went away, she brought a bottle of Chateau latour. Opening it, she poured into our glasses. Ivy loved the special treatment she was getting as she had never received one outside her spa treatment where she spent almost all her money.

“Go on, try it” Hugo said lifting Ivy up from her seat. Ivy went into the changing room with the sale attendant who helped her to wear the gown that Hugo picked among the five. Once she was done she came out. Hugo mouth slacked down when he saw Ivy as she was looking very beautiful. The gown was a red body com gown that pooled on her legs. From her knee to her legs the gown was free. A real mermaid style , the gown was an off shoulder. The backside open to her waist, the gown fitted her well. Hugo loved it so they marked it on the catalog.

“Try the next one” Hugo said anxiously as he couldn't wait for the next design.

The next cloth was a black mini A line skirt which hit her mid thigh and a black crop lace body gum top that fitted her perfectly with an angle length gloved black boots with diamond studded on the heels. Ivy really liked the clothes as she was a party girl. She went clubbing with Ada almost every Friday night as it relieves her of all the tension from work and she also loved to dance.

“I love it, am taking this” Ivy said to Hugo smiling widely.

“I love it too but it so open, you can wear it tonight to the club to meet my friends.

The next cloth was a white suit gown that was really nice and fitted her for work while the other two were both jumpsuit with a plunging V neckline. The clothes were really revealing and Hugo complained about it but still marked it in the catalogue. We took all five of them. Ivy was a little bit tired so she sat on the sofa and drank all her wine resting for a little bit before heading to the next session.

“Hugo these clothes are all beautiful but I want to buy casual wear for the house”.

“That's fine. You don't need to follow us, you can just wrap the gowns and send it to my house ” Hugo said to the manager.

“Yes Sir” The manager smiled taking with him his flock of sheep.

Ivy loved the quiet time, she put her hands on Hugo's arms holding him like a girlfriend would. When she saw other girls looking at him, she furrowed her brows. She didn't blame them as she knew that Hugo was a sight to behold. Hugo took her to the lingerie session, Ivy felt embarrassed when he brought her there.

“Why are you shy, I've seen everything already” Hugo said but that didn't help the matter as Ivy blushed even more hiding her face in Hugo's chest which made him to laugh.

Ivy left Hugo, picking a few undies and bra that she loved before paying for it and coming back to his side.

“Please let's buy this” Hugo said taking out a red satin see through gown that was so short she wasn't sure it would cover her pussy, with red panty hose. Ivy was shocked when she saw the gown as it was very obscene but looking at Hugo's pleading face she picked it up with a blushing face and went to the cashier to pay for it.

After that they separated as Hugo wanted to get something, so he told her to go ahead while he went to the other side of the mall but not without thrusting his card into her hands and told her the pin before walking away. Ivy picked a few casual wears and short lounge pants and matching night clothes before heading to pay for them. A pair of shoes for work caught her eyes so she added that too before paying for it. As she was about to pay she heard someone calling her name.

“Ivy so you are here” Her stepsister Clara said with Eric beside her fully displaying her diamond engagement ring.

“Ivy how are you doing” Eric asked his eyes drinking in at the sight of her as he felt she grew more beautiful within the past few days.

“Am good” Ivy answered turning to pay for her things that has been packed.

“Sister do you have enough money, we can always help you out” Clara said sounding pitiful.

“Am fine” Ivy said shaking her head. Tearing her eyes away from the sight before her. A little bit surprised that she wasn't all that hurt and angry when she looked at Eric.

She turned towards the cashier and gave the card Hugo gave to her. When He was done she took her stuff and turned to leave.

“Sister where did you get this card” Clara said accusingly

“I hope you didn't steal it” Ivy ignored the pair and proceeded to leave but Clara held her arms stopping her.

“I mean we shouldn't let you leave, we don't know if you stole the card” Clara said out loud alerting others.

“Where would a poor runaway like you get a gold card ” Clara continued, Ivy felt headache as she knew that her sister was in full acting mode.

“I hope what Clara is saying isn't true” Eric said

Ivy felt that they were all ridiculous and fished her phone from her bag,dialed Hugo's number and told him about the situation at hand. Thankfully she took Hugo's number this morning. When a man on black suite came to ivy, Clara thought it was the security and was very happy but felt confused when she saw the man leading Ivy like a valuable guest out of the mall. Clara quickly followed them with Eric on her heels. She was surprised again when she saw the man leading Ivy into a Bugatti Veyron. When the car drove past them she saw a man kissing Ivy's lips before the car glass rolled up.

“I pray sister isn't selling herself to an old man for money” Clara said pretending to be worried meanwhile she was jealous of the fact that Ivy was living well.

“Let’s go back” Eric said softly his heart filled with thoughts about Ivy and how that man kissed her. He felt angry as he believed that Ivy was his.