Beck shrugs. “I don’t thoughts.”

“Properly, I’m gonna be a well-known actress.”

“That’s cool. You positive are fairly sufficient to be within the films.”

Beck at all times says good issues to me. “Mama says I can’t keep in Hope if I wish to be in films or on the TV. She stated I’d have to maneuver to an enormous metropolis like Hollywood or New York. I informed her I don’t thoughts ‘cuz I believe livin’ in an enormous metropolis could be enjoyable. You might include me, too. I guess we’d have plenty of enjoyable within the metropolis.”

Beck’s eyebrows pull collectively. “I like dwelling in Hope.”

“Me too, however I wanna see the entire world.”

“I guess you’ll be tremendous well-known, Pres.”

I smile. “I can’t wait to be a grown-up. You simply wait and see, Beckett Armstrong. I’ll be an enormous film star and make plenty of cash so I should buy an enormous ol’ piece of land like this and tons of horses. You might be the rancher and care for ‘em. Then, you and me can get married.”

Beck holds my hand, ‘cuz we try this generally. “Okay.”

Chapter 4

Presley

“Right here we’re.” My driver shifts the automotive into park.

He took me to a pawnbroker within the Bronx. I’ve by no means been to a spot like this earlier than—I’m not likely positive how that is presupposed to work.

Joey appears to sense my hesitancy, so he provides, “Simply go in there and ask for Sal. Inform him Joey P despatched you.”

I seize the deal with to open my door, however earlier than I exit the automotive, I ask, “Hey, I don’t suppose you’d thoughts ready for me, would you? I’d be completely happy to compensate you after… nicely, if he offers me any cash.”

“Certain factor.”

“Thanks.”

After I step inside the shop, I’m surrounded by a mish-mash of things: guitars, bikes, varied electronics and sports activities memorabilia, energy instruments, etcetera. Taking over probably the most actual property is a protracted glass counter full of assorted jewellery. Geez, I’ve by no means seen a lot stuff in such a small house earlier than. It nearly appears like I’m on an episode of Hoarders.

“You lookin’ for one thing particularly?”

Behind the counter stands a fifty-something man with an enormous, bushy mustache. Since he appears to be the one particular person round, I’m guessing he’s the one who spoke.

“Uh… I’m in search of Sal. Joey P despatched me.”

The person offers me a heat smile, the hole between his entrance enamel in some way making it extra enchanting. I’m so used to being surrounded by individuals obsessive about perfection; it’s good to see somebody actual for as soon as.

“Properly, you’ve received him. Any buddy of Joey’s is a buddy of mine. What can I do for you?” After I elevate my head, Sal’s brown eyes widen as he will get a very good take a look at my face beneath the brim of my borrowed hat. “Whoa. You appear like you’ve had higher days. Shit. That was insensitive. How can I enable you to?”

I twist the bands on my finger, making an attempt to give attention to something aside from the pity in his eyes. “I’ve these rings, and… I… uh… I’d prefer to promote them.”

“C’mon over, let me take a look.” Sal motions me over as he grabs a diamond loupe from a drawer behind him and locations it on the counter. He whistles once I drop the rings in his hand. “These actual diamonds?” He locations my engagement ring—the one with the most important stone—below the lens, not ready for a solution. “Yep, they positive are. Rattling, this can be a high quality piece. Flawless, if I’m not mistaken. A diamond this measurement has to retail for a minimum of a hundred-Okay.”

I fidget whereas Sal takes his time inspecting every ring totally. When he’s completed, he locations them on slightly velvet-lined tray and appears up. “I gotta be trustworthy with you; there’s no approach I can provide you even a fraction of what these infants are value. I simply don’t have that sort of money move. Have you ever thought of making an attempt to promote them privately?”

Tears prick at my eyes. “I can’t. I don’t have time for that. I want cash now.” I elevate my gaze and look him immediately within the eye. “Please. No matter you can provide me. I want cash to get house.”

I inform myself to carry nonetheless as his eyes journey over my face.

“One of the best I can do is ten-Okay.”

I blow out a breath. Ten thousand {dollars} can be loads. I don’t even care that Sal’s supply is considerably beneath worth. I’d donate these rings to a homeless shelter if I didn’t desperately want the money.

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