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Holly took it all in It looked so different from San Francisco and the West Coast Almost as if cut out froave her a feeling of hoht Obviously, dealing with Sabrina’s wedding was hest cookie out there Sentiirly and eest

"This way," Raffaela instructed and walked along the sidewalk

Holly joined her, walking alongside her until they reached a s chi overhead As Holly entered the slanced around The room they stood in was tiny, and the display cases were filled hat looked like antique jewelry Heirlooms from estate sales, she assumed It appeared that the store specialized in old pieces

Holly cast Raffaela a curious glance She’d expected Sabrina’s future o to a fancy jewelry store and buy her so pretty but ordinary But by the looks of it, Raffaela had put ht into it than Holly had expected

While theto a custo Raffaela

"This is an unusual place," Holly whispered to Raffaela, not wanting to speak too loudly, because so roo was the store

Raffaela s into the botto She opened it and took out a sparkling green e it up to show it to Holly Holly had always thought of ehter than she’d ever seen an erand band She loved Daniel In her will she passed it on tountil I could pass it on to Daniel’s wife How do you think we should have it set?"

Holly stared at the precious gem "It’s so beautiful Just like Sabrina’s eyes," she whispered with awe "I think a necklace would do it most justice"

"You don’t think it’s too impersonal?"

"No, not at all Once you tell Sabrina the story behind it, it will bring her to tears I guarantee it"

"A necklace it is"

They had to wait for another few minutes until the store’s oas available to serve the, Mr Anderson"