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were supposed to go over some merchandising ideas, the length of a tour, whether to headline or be a supporting band or both, plus various other things.
    She was going shopping with the wives and girlfriend today. She couldn’t afford to buy the things the others would, but she might enjoy window-shopping.
    She walked into the kitchen, Clay wasn’t out yet, she made herself another cup of coffee sitting at the table. She wondered if he was he avoiding her. Probably, not that she could blame him.
    Clay walked out dressed and ready to go, glad to see she was also. He wanted to talk to her, but didn’t want to start something he couldn’t finish. Their conversation would have to wait until tonight.
    “You ready?” He glanced at her.
    “Whenever you are.” She stood, picking up her purse.
    “Got everything?” he asked.
    She nodded, walking over to the door, waiting for him. They left the suite and entered the elevator.
    He turned toward her handing her something. “Here.”
    She took the item, turning it over in her hand. It was a credit card. “What is this for?”
    He grinned. “For shopping.”
    “I can’t use this.” She handed the card back to Clay.
    “Yes, you can.” He pushed the card tighter into her hand. “Your name is on the card.”
    “How did you get my name on a card?” She jerked her head up, looking into his eyes.
    “I had your name put on so you could go shopping.” He pushed the elevator button.
    “That is very kind, but not necessary.” She tried to hand the card back again. She couldn’t spend his money. She wasn’t his wife or his girlfriend - she had no right.
    “Yes.” Clay stared at her, his teeth clenching. “Take the card, Lily. Buy whatever you want, that was part of the deal.”
    She flinched placing the card in her purse. She wouldn’t use the card, but she didn’t want to argue with him either. They exited the elevator and headed to the car.
    She noticed his hand did not touch her like before. He didn’t get too close to her, either. Lily sighed. She should not have expected anything else.
    She sat quietly next to Clay as they picked up the others. She greeted Sara and Melissa introduced her to Amy, Kevin’s wife, who was a cute petite brunette. Amy hadn’t been at the dinner or BBQ, but she was a sweetheart and she would be happy to spend the day with them.
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    Melissa frowned slightly over at Lily as they finished lunch, “Lily, you haven’t bought anything, how come?”
    “Clay did give you a card, didn’t he?” Amy asked gesturing towards Lily’s purse.
    “Yes, I haven’t found anything I wanted,” Lily hedged, her cheeks tingling.
    Melissa leaned down whispering, “Are you okay?”
    “I’m fine.” She glanced up at Melissa, smiling.
    Sara stood looking at them. “Come on, let’s go, I want to get some shoes.”
    Amy whispered in her ear, “Sara loves to spend Tom’s money.”
    Lily giggled, standing as they headed out, going to another high-end store. They separated and she was glad, she didn’t want them asking her too many questions.
    She wandered around, looking, found a pair of shoes she liked and tried them on. They were gorgeous, but far too expensive for her budget. She sighed putting them back.
    “Nothing again?” Amy asked, stopping behind her.
    Lily spun around, smiled at Amy. “Sorry, Amy, I am not much of a shopper.”
    Amy hesitated but then nodded. “At the next store.”
    “Perhaps,” she said as they once again headed out to another store.
    Lily browsed around enjoying just looking at the items. She found a pair of silver earrings she could afford.
    “Did you pay cash?” Melissa gasped, stopping next to her.
    Lily spun around startled. “Yes.”
    “Why?” Melissa’s hands rested on her hips as she waited for Lily to answer her.
    “I wanted to.” Lily turned, picking up her little bag, hoping to end the inquiry.
    “Is something going on?” Melissa walked next to Lily as she turned away from the