(Michelle POV)

    In the end, I decided to book a suite room almost triple the price of the standard room simply because I can. What? I can spend money like dirt, and I need to get the key early. Only by booking a suite room can I get the VIP service. Ah, I can already imagine the sweetness between me and Anthony.

    Before I could further my daydreaming, my cellphone began ringing. I saw that Andy was calling. It was already 3:10pm. I pressed the answer button.

    "Hi Mich! Where are you, I''m already here." Andy said.

    "Oh, ok.. Let''s meet at the ground floor under the atrium. I''ll head there now." I replied.

    "Alright then." he replied.

    "Ok, see you." I said then hanged up.

    I crossed the street and went inside the mall.

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    (Third POV)

    Although Daman mall was a mall serving the upper class, when Andy entered the mall, some people still gave him a second and third look. Not only because of his handsomeness but also because his face was quite recognizable. He paid the people no mind as he walked to his and Michelle''s meeting place.

    Upon entering the mall, Michelle was able to spot Andy right away. Seeing him who was leaning on one plant box, looking like a movie star who just came out of the screen, which for her, he literally was. She could not help but smile. Anyhow, before she can reach him, he was able to see her.

    Andy who saw Michelle smiling at his direction while approaching him felt the butterflies fluttering in his stomach. Although he did have plenty of girlfriends, they were mostly fuck buddies or simply flings in his dictionary. He doesn''t actually date them. Truth was, he only ever dated a girl for real once. It has been a while since then. Also, having a date with Michelle this time felt brand new. He smiled and decided to meet her halfway.

    "Hello Andy, have you been waiting long?" Michelle greeted and asked.

    "No, not at all. I should be the one asking you that. I hope you weren''t too bored while waiting." He replied.

    Michelle shook her head, "I looked around."

    "Eh? You didn''t have to do that without me." Andy said, though deep inside, he was flattered and feeling very happy.

    Michelle giggled, "Not for you, just for me. Anyhow, where do you want to start?"

    Andy who thought that she was just making some excuse just chuckled. "You''re my boss now, so you lead the way."

    "Ok, perhaps we should start with the boutique stores. Let''s go"?"

    "Alright."

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    The first store they entered was Giorgio Armani. Upon entering, a female staff welcomed them both then started offering her assistance.

    Michelle started asking about the men''s clothing and the female staff offered to guide her. Before walking with the staff, Michelle faced Andy.

    "I will start looking over there. Would you like to join me?" Michelle asked.

    Andy shook his head, "You go check over there, I will just look over here first." He answered.

    With that, they separated ways inside the store.

    Reaching the men''s clothing section, Michelle started looking at the hanged clothes which would match the checkered purple scarf. Honestly, just a white shirt and jeans would most probably do, but she felt excited to play dress up with Andy, the nation''s husband in the future. Don''t blame her, she was also a girl.

    The staff with her started to ask her preference and introducing the new arrivals and talking about what''s new that season. Michelle just nodded her head and started picking whichever stroke her fancy that would probably look nice on Andy. She picked about 5 tops which the staff carried for her. Then, looking at the pants, since she did not know Andy''s size, she asked the staff to ask as she continue to look around.

    She wondered if she should buy something for Anthony too. Ah, maybe she should.

    When the staff came back, she already picked another 3 tops and told her to bill it separately. Then she started looking at the pants. In the end, she picked only 2, skinny jeans and a regular one with ragged style.

    Then, she went to the dressing room where Andy was already waiting with another staff behind him who was carrying lady''s clothing.

    "You''re also shopping for your mom?" Michelle asked.

    Andy laughed. "Yeah, I think my mom and you are the same size, so if it''s okay, can you do me the favor to fit them? I want to see how they would look like when worn."

    Michelle blushed in astonishment. Honestly, she doesn''t know if she should be offended. Andy''s mom has the same size and figure as her!? Last she saw her in pictures she was a bit chubby. Then again, that was from her timeline which was 13 years from now. Ok, so maybe she''s just not recalling correctly. Maybe at this time, she was still fit and beautiful. "Okay." She answered.

    Andy seeing her blush and hearing her agree could only think that she really must like him. She did not even try to defend herself with his teasing. His mom was popular in the circle, and everyone knew her figure. Ah, maybe she understood what he meant?

    Anyway, the men and the women''s dressing rooms were only separated in the middle and they can show each other what they look like when dressed.

    Andy picked 3 dresses, 2 tops and 2 skirts for Michelle to wear. While Michelle picked 3 tops, 2 blazers and 2 pants, for him to wear.

    With that the two of them started to play dress up.

    Michelle entered the dressing room and wore the 1st set of top and skirt Andy picked. The top was a fitted v- neck shirt and a mini denim skirt which length was only 2 inches below her butt cheeks! Would Andy''s mom wear something like this!? Seriously? Did he have an Oedipus rex complex? Ok, maybe not. Maybe he just really needed her help because his taste was too modern.

    "Mich, I''m ready, come see, let me see you too." Andy called knowing that there were only the two of them in the boutique.

    "Ok." Michelle replied and went out of her cubicle. When she saw Andy, her eyes couldn''t help but pop. He looked so fantastic. Any girl would really go and jump him! The shirt fitted him nicely, his biceps fitted the sleeves, and his masculine chest was even outlined. Wow! It''s like he was already ready for a photoshoot! No edits necessary! She wished that she has her iphone just so she could take a photo of him and then a selfie with him so she could upload it on facebook!

    Andy who saw Michelle can only feel his heartbeat accelerate. She looked so damn hot! He noticed that she mostly wears conservative clothes and he always wondered what she would look like wearing something different. During his birthday, he knew that it was Lara who made her wear the super revealing dress… come to think of it, it''s better for her to continue wearing conservative dresses. Then, not a lot of boys would continue to vie for her attention. Now he understands why his father kept giving his mom her favorite food. Ugh.

    "Wow Andy, you look superb. You should definitely get that." Michelle was first to say.

    Andy smirked with confidence. He knew just how good he looked. "thanks to you."

    Michelle shook her head. "Nah, it''s all you. By the way, I don''t know if your mom would like this."

    Andy smiled a bit awkwardly. Did she really think that he was being serious? "No, it''s ok. I just want her to try something different, it suits you nicely though."

    "Thanks. Now you go try the next one." Michelle instructed,

    Andy nodded, "you too."

    --

    After fitting the clothes, Andy went to the cashier and made his purchase, he bought everything Michelle picked and everything Michelle tried. Then, when he was done, it was Michelle''s turn to pay for her purchase.

    "Who''s that for?" Andy asked seeing the cashier folding the men''s clothing.

    Michelle felt shy to tell him that it''s for Anthony. What if Andy tells him? "It''s for my dad."

    "I see. Wait, I think I need to somewhat compensate you for the favor you''re doing for me. Let me pay for those." He offered. He knew Michelle''s family was also rich, but he wants to pay. What? Chivalry was not dead to him when it comes to her.

    Michelle quickly said no while waving her arms. What? Let Andy pay for her gift to Anthony? No way.

    Andy tried to insist, but Michelle already gave her ATM to the saleslady.

    Well, he was not yet the boyfriend or son-in-law so maybe next time.

    They entered 3 more stores and did the same thing. They also went to look for shoes and by 6:30 pm, Andy''s hands were already carrying too many shopping bags.

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    TBC