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Being a personal shopper could be described as a dream I catch the envy in people’s voices all the time, but I’m more of a specialty shopper My client roster is filled omen who have been affected by cancer

It’s a fluke career I’ve fallen into Truthfully, y But after nosed with breast cancer for the second ti her feel beautiful

When she made the decision to have the double uish about the situation To him, and anyone else who loved her like we did, it was inconsequential She felt she was losing a piece of her womanhood

As soon as her scars were healed and she was feeling better, I brought her right here to Blakely’s Department Store, where orked to find her the perfect items to re-establish her confidence

Iin fashion, but I kno it feels to cherish, love, and syh cancer

When we lost my mom, Dad became my business partner He had his lawyers draw up the paperwork and approached Blakely’s Depart business out of their Woh-end store, they were thrilled with the idea I bring in a stable revenue strea within these walls

One of the greatest perks is I get to contract with some of the best hair and make-up artists in the city on special occasions like today

“Is there any way to salvage this mess I’ve made of my face, Haley?” Kimberly joins us in the space I use as an office and salon

“Absolutely! I always expect a few tears when it comes to Greer, so I saved the main color pallet for after you saw her results”

“Good plan” Kimberly comes to my side and takes both ht I swear to God, I won’t e too much”

“I’d love to, but I have plans with my dad and a few friends Call me with every detail tomorrow”

“I’ll do ive you a play by play”

“Sounds like a plan” I grasp her hands and take a deep breath, knohat I say next can bring a fresh round of tears “Kimberly, I want you to listen to th and resolve It e your body, and in your case, it can take your breasts But what it can’t take is your spirit Don’t let it get your spirit Wallace loves you ine, and your children need you, too If a few pretty clothes, new lingerie, and a full spa day make you feel better, you come to me anytime”

She inhales sharply, nodding “You’ve got it”

“Okay, go with Haley I’ to steam that dress and have it ready for you”

She nods again and looks at Haley “Work your ic”

I sigh in relief when I hear Ki The heavy mood from earlier vanishes when she sits in that chair and Haley touches up her make-up

Thirty minutes later, Kimberly thanks us one last time and leaves I plop in my chair and check my email as Haley cleans her station

“Another dream come true for one of your clients I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—I love being here Is it totally inappropriate fo

ryou to hire me full-time?” Haley says after a few minutes

I stop reading and glance at her for signs of playfulness Instead, I’aze “Are you serious? You’d leave the salon?”