He stuffed his hands into his pockets. “I’ll hang out here in case the suit comes back.”
Daisy ran her hand over her curls, making sure they hadn’t fallen out when her cheeks steamed. “It’s notallhis fault, Beck. He’s trying his best at his job, just like I’m trying my best at mine.”
Beckett frowned.
“What?”
“You’re too nice.”
Her soul lifted at the compliment that wasn’t meant as a compliment. “There’s no such thing,” she said before making her way around the store. There were a few shoppers, all men, who zeroed in on what they wanted, checked size, and headed for the cashier. Oh, that shopping were that simple.
Most of the guys had a decent understanding of how to dress to impress, but there was one man who came in wearing a shirt that fit like a tent. He was heavier, but he didn’t need to wear a larger garment. His tall forehead shone with sweat. He glanced between two mannequins, his frustration evident in the slope of his shoulders.
Daisy headed his direction, ready to take her mind of her own problems and maybe get some insight into the male shopper. “Hello.”
He threw up a hand to stop her from getting any closer. “I’m fine.”
Daisy paused for a moment, unsure how to respond. She cleared her throat. “Are you looking for a shirt?”
He ignored her as he fumbled to hang a button-up shirt back on the rack. The metal clanked and clicked loudly in the muted atmosphere.
Daisy picked up an extra-large in baby blue. “This color would do amazing things with your eyes.” She held it under his chin and he didn’t back away. “I hope you don’t mind me saying this, but you have the deepest blue eyes I’ve ever seen. Like a clear summer day.” They weren’t at all like Beckett’s blue eyes. His were ice blue with soft flecks of gray and seemed to hold the whole world inside. When she looked into Beckett’s eyes, she felt all warm and chocolatey mixed with the sensation of falling off a cliff.
“I-I don’t mind.” He folded his arms and then dropped them and then folded them again.
“Are you shopping for a special occasion?”
“Job interview.”
“Oh, in that case, you’ll want to get the navy shirt.” She switched out the baby blue for the darker blue. “Navy is linked to intelligence and wisdom, and as a bonus, it will make your eyes pop.”
He offered a small smile. “You think so?”
“I know so.”
The stranger lifted his chest. “I’m going to do it. I’m going to buy this shirt.”
“Wonderful.” Daisy grinned at his exuberance. That was exactly why she loved helping people feel confident. Maybe the guy would get the job and improve his life. Maybe he wouldn’t—but for this moment, he felt good about who he was, and that was pretty darn cool.
“Miss Covington?” Mr. Hayes approached slowly. He looked back and forth between her and the customer. “May I have a word?”
“Of course.” Daisy smiled at the newly confident shopper. “Good luck with your interview.”
He held up the shirt. “Thanks.”
“You’re welcome.” She followed Mr. Hayes into the racks of pants, where he stopped.
“It appears I was misinformed.” He cleared his throat, clearly not used to having to apologize. “You’re welcome to film anywhere you like.”
Daisy checked her grin. “Thank you. I’m quite taken with the green wall near the changing rooms.” Green was a color of safety. She pressed her palm against her belly button. Her stomach still hadn’t settled into taking her channel on the road. And then there was Beckett. He was worse to shop with than Quinton. At least Quin trusted her judgment. Beck acted like she was the devil trying to tempt him into a fiery furnace. She wondered if he could learn to trust her or if this whole makeover was going to be a battle.
Chapter Nine
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