One afternoon I met my friend Hannah to go shopping.

For most people, an afternoon at the mall is a fairly unremarkable activity. But most people haven’t met Hannah. Elaborate parties, shopping sprees, fine dining and even sex — some of my most decadent and exciting experiences have been with her.

Hannah was chattier than usual as we browsed the racks at one of our favorite boutiques. She was clearly trying to act relaxed, but she was failing miserably. A sly smile pulled at the corners of her lips. With Hannah, that’s a sure tell. She was definitely planning something.

Announcing that she would style outfits for both of us, Hannah flitted from display to display. Occasionally she’d stop to consider an item, picking it off the rack and holding it against one of us to “test... Read More