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for the walls,” Jade explained with sweeping gestures.
    â€œBut of course,” Nina teased, mimicking her.
    Jade, once a struggling painter, was now internationally known for her Caribbean- and Japanese-influenced paintings. Her marriage to Sean, a retired NBA superstar, had catapulted her into the spotlight and her art into the homes of Hollywood’s rich and famous, the lobbies of Ritz Carltons worldwide, and countless office buildings. She was also the owner of the Jade Kimura Gallery in Beverly Hills, a birthday gift from Sean the first year they married.
    Jade made a face at Nina. “I’ve been working on a special collection for The Diamond.”
    â€œShe won’t let anyone see it,” Keisha protested.
    â€œSean hasn’t even seen anything, so don’t think you’re not special. You can see everything when I’m done,” Jade declared.
    â€œWe’re also going to have a separate shop where you’ll be able to purchase the fellas’ basketball gear.” Keisha was too pleased.
    â€œWe know you want everyone to come here to buy Eric Johnson basketball gear. That’s what all of this is really about,” Nina teased with a twinkle in her eye.
    â€œThat is so not true.” Keisha tried to look surprised.
    â€œOh please.” Topaz waved a perfectly manicured hand in the air. “Everybody knows how much you love you some Er-wick.”
    If anyone did know, it was certainly Topaz. She was there from the beginning. During a trip to New York for a photo shoot, Topaz met Sean, who was celebrating his birthday with Eric. Best friends and teammates, both of the guys were single then. When Eric laid eyes on Keisha, it was love at first sight.
    â€œMiss T can’t leave home without Germain. I’m surprised to see you here,” Keisha fired back. “Did the good doctor have to work today?”
    Now it was Topaz’s turn to play confused.
    Jade laughed. “You guys are both stuck on stupid when it comes to your men.”
    Nina looked at Topaz. “I know you don’t want me to start talking about you.”
    â€œI don’t know what you’re talkin’ about. I’d never miss Girlfriend Day,” Topaz countered.
    â€œPlease…” Nina folded her arms and looked at Jade and Keisha. “Did I tell you guys about the time Topaz…”
    â€œI hope The Diamond is a big success, y’all,” Topaz cut in. “Isn’t that food ready yet?”
    There was more laughter as Jade led them to a table set with the most exquisite hand-painted china. The brushstrokes, in rose, black, and just a hint of gold, were obviously Japanese.
    â€œJade, this china is exquisite.” Topaz picked up the plate to further admire it.
    â€œThank you.” Jade poured sparkling ice water into glasses.
    â€œThese are beautiful, J. Did you get them at Neiman’s?” Nina ran her finger around the golden rim of her dinner plate.
    â€œI made those,” Jade said, and spread a crisp white napkin in her lap.
    Keisha closely inspected the pieces in her place setting.
    â€œGet outta here! You really made these?”
    â€œUn-huh,” Jade said nonchalantly. “For my ceramics class at Spelman.”
    â€œYou’re kidding.” Topaz’s face registered her shock. “Girl, you are the most creative person on the planet.”
    â€œThese dishes should be in Neiman’s.” Nina poured more champagne.
    Topaz looked at Jade and couldn’t help thinking about the insecure girl Sean married and the sophisticated, confident woman she was now. Sean was once madly in love with Topaz, who was very attracted to Sean’s celebrity, not Sean.
    â€œYou guys. Thank you, but forget the plates. Focus on what’s about to be served on the plates.” Jade was always the epitome of elegance, even in a pair of jeans. Her hair was pulled back into a single braid with bangs cut bluntly across her