Alice didn't end up having time to spend all of her wardrobe budget in one day but she did get a decent start. Her purchases would last her at least a few weeks.
There was still a little time before the deliverymen were scheduled to come over so Roger offered to treat her and Marissa to lunch. They went to a rather nice sushi place that Alice liked to go to when she was by herself. Her mother-in-law usually chose the lunch venues while they were out and she hated any form of fish.
She couldn't recall the last time she felt so relaxed while out to lunch with other people. The conversation was pleasant and the overall vibe at the table was good. She had always thought Roger was a nice person and everything she saw today confirmed it.
When they finally made it back to her tiny apartment, the deliverymen were waiting for them. Oops.
