Chapter 202
The sales assistant returned with a shoe box, took out one heel, and handed it to Mia. She slipped it on, looked satisfied, and then put on the other. She stood up, twirled around, and asked Kevin, "How do I look?"
Kevin gazed at Mia’s feet in the elegant heels. Her fair feet looked exquisite, exuding an air of sophistication. If her sneakers and jeans made her look youthful, the heels accentuated her legs, making them appear longer and straighter. Her posture improved, highlighting her confident and regal demeanor, like a queen surveying her subjects. He was mesmerized and blurted out, "Beautiful, absolutely beautiful."
At that moment, he felt words were inadequate. No adjective could capture Mia’s captivating aura. Any man would bow before her, seeking her favor. Kevin looked at his school uniform and felt unworthy of her, realizing for the first time how different they were.
Mia tried a few more pairs but decided on the initial white lace heels. As the sales assistant went to prepare the bill, Mia saw Kevin standing idly and beckoned him to sit beside her. She smiled and asked, "Do you know how much these shoes cost?"
Kevin shook his head. He knew very little about high heels but guessed they weren’t cheap, given the luxurious store. His sneakers cost only a few dozen dollars so he estimated the heels might be over a hundred dollars.
Mia pointed to her shoes and smiled, "The cheapest pair here costs around $300 to $400. These are new arrivals, so they are over $500. My monthly salary is over $8,000, and I still have to buy clothes and cosmetics. I also want to buy a nice house someday. Do you think you can afford to support me? And what about Mrs. Cortez? Her husband is unreliable, and she supports the family and their son’s education. Can you help her?"
Kevin blushed deeply, feeling ashamed. He lowered his head and said, "Mrs. Wilson, I understand. I’m so useless."
He realized the vast gap between him and Mia. His previous thoughts seemed naive. Whether with Camila or Mia, or other women and girls he’d been with, he had never spent a dime, yet he enjoyed their body.
He mocked Quentin Rodriguez for aiming too high, but at least Quentin had a job, income, and a car, which placed him in a decent position. Even when having an affair with Vanessa Wood, Quentin spent money on her. Kevin, on the other hand, had taken advantage of Vanessa without giving anything in return and had even mocked her behind her back.