The sparkling display of the jewelry store overwhelmed with its beauty and the variety of exquisite, expensive items. It was impossible to tear one’s eyes away from such dazzling magnificence. The salesperson took out from under the glass the necklace that the customer had shown interest in and deliberately held it up to an artificial light source so the stones would sparkle with all their facets, their dazzling brilliance completely captivating the will of almost anyone.
You have excellent taste, the young man, neatly dressed, with the name tag pinned to the pocket of his white uniform shirt, remarked servilely. This is undoubtedly the pride of our store and exclusive, if I may say so. A designer piece from a famous jewelry house.
He paused, then added, Notice the unusual cut of the diamonds and rubies. Are you picking out a gift, he inquired, looking at the customer, a man in his 40s wearing a good suit and a watch from a famous brand on his wrist. Right from the doorway, the enterprising young salesperson had assessed the potential of the stranger and decided that selling an expensive item would not be difficult.
Yes, the man replied, not taking his eyes off the jewelry. I’m choosing a gift for my beloved woman. Her birthday is in two days.
Oh, without a doubt, your lady will appreciate such a generous gift, the salesperson exclaimed. And furthermore, the young man lowered his tone conspiratorially. This purchase will be a very profitable investment.
The piece will never lose value. Quite the opposite. Anthony couldn’t help but admire the incredible sparkle of the stones in the delicate setting.
How happy Betty would be with such a gift for her 25th birthday. Immediately, a picture formed in his mind, his young lover squealing with joy and clapping her hands happily and childishly. Such innocence always touched the man and inspired him to make bold, impulsive decisions.
He liked surprising his girlfriend, who was unaccustomed to a luxurious lifestyle. But the price, the price was steep. Such a huge amount hit even his pockets hard, despite being a successful entrepreneur.
A rational thought flickered in his mind. Maybe he should look at cheaper jewelry. After all, Betty, due to her age, didn’t know much about precious stones.
She was drawn to anything that sparkled. Whether diamonds or rhinestones, it was all the same to her. As long as her friends envied.
The experienced salesman, like a scanner, immediately caught the hint of doubt in the eyes of the respectable customer and decided to go all in, unwilling to miss a profitable deal. Of course, it’s a bit expensive. Really expensive.
He lamented, returning the exclusive necklace to its place. Not everyone can afford it. The young man waved his hand dismissively in some direction and said, Here, take a look.
These are more modest pieces, quite affordable options, with cubic zirconia, from a local jewelry factory. They’re very popular with our customers. We sold two of them just today.
The salesperson’s tactics didn’t go unnoticed. His words hit the mark. The businessman’s pride was wounded.
Such disregard for his important person was not something he intended to tolerate. How do you know I can’t afford such a purchase? The man barked. No, I want this necklace, with diamonds and rubies.
Hurry up and wrap it up. I’m in a rush. The shrewd salesperson hid a satisfied smile behind his nose and quickly headed for the register.
This successful sale would earn him a nice bonus. With confident steps, Anthony made his way to his office through the small park nearby, cutting through directly. His soul was bubbling with joyful anticipation of his beloved woman’s reaction to such a precious gift.
In that moment, the man felt even more grand and significant than usual. And for Betty, from now on, he was a king and a god. But as soon as he stepped onto the main avenue, he stopped and muttered a quiet curse in frustration.
He’d forgotten, completely forgotten. He’d bought a gift for Betty, but nothing for his wife. He had completely lost track of the fact that their birthdays were so close together.