Victoria left work a little early. She needed to get the "surprise" she had invented to throw Helena off, something impromptu but convincing. She walked aimlessly until a jewelry store caught her eye. In the display window, gold cufflinks gleamed elegantly. They were perfectly understood, expensive, and flashy enough to convince anyone. Still, she felt it wasn't enough.

Upon leaving the store, she came across a charming little chocolate shop. She remembered how much Salvatore liked chocolate, though he usually deprived himself of it to stay in shape. Without hesitation, she bought a selection of the finest and most exquisite. What could go wrong with a surprise like that? Everything...