The Price of Fame (2012)
“She didn’t want to fade into the background today. She wanted to dress the way she was feeling—sunny and happy. She wanted to fit in with the island culture.
She wanted Nic to notice.
With an hour before she was due to meet him, she headed for the central facilities and shops. She chose half a dozen picture books and jumbo crayons for Kasanita’s class. Then she tried on clothes, finally settling on a bright tropical print dress in lime and hot pink. It reminded her of the way Nic’s eyes... had all but set her sarong on fire last night. Before he’d taken it off her.
Not her usual choice, she thought, staring at her reflection back in her room. And she liked it: being someone different. Here in Fiji she didn’t need to worry about being recognised. Here she wasn’t a big name’s daughter or a politician’s partner. She could be herself. She wasn’t entirely familiar with the freedom of anonymity. Feeling as if she were dancing on air, she reached for her hat.MoreLess
She wanted Nic to notice.
With an hour before she was due to meet him, she headed for the central facilities and shops. She chose half a dozen picture books and jumbo crayons for Kasanita’s class. Then she tried on clothes, finally settling on a bright tropical print dress in lime and hot pink. It reminded her of the way Nic’s eyes... had all but set her sarong on fire last night. Before he’d taken it off her.
Not her usual choice, she thought, staring at her reflection back in her room. And she liked it: being someone different. Here in Fiji she didn’t need to worry about being recognised. Here she wasn’t a big name’s daughter or a politician’s partner. She could be herself. She wasn’t entirely familiar with the freedom of anonymity. Feeling as if she were dancing on air, she reached for her hat.MoreLess
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