The next day, Roxanne went in early at the jewelry store. But throughout the day, she kept thinking of Liam and the time they spent together the evening before. It was nothing short of magical. After they ate dinner, they spent the evening talking by the fire, sipping hot cocoa, until it was time to go. Then he left with a smile but nothing more.

“Roxanne!” Kiki yelled, bringing her from her reverie.

“What?” Roxanne jumped. “What’s wrong?”

Kiki laughed. “Nothing. That was just the third time I said your name.”

Roxanne sighed as a smile lit her lips. “I’m sorry. I was... somewhere else.”

“I’d say!” Kiki chuckled, raising...