The black outfit is above💯❣️

T E S S A

Tessa was beginning to get another hing on life. She felt more confident and comfortable than she had been in years. Maybe Ken's absence from her life was starting to yield something.

Though jealously and pain swinged in sometimes, it just added to one of the things that fuelled the fire of her hunger for freedom.

Running away - she had contemplated for awhile but there wasn't anything it could yield. She had tried before but that was when fear and pain were her companion.

Though now she had grown better.

Stronger

Better

Determinant.

Something, only pain and suffering moulded her to be.  She still didn't feel the need to run away. Well atleast, not until she had a full proof plan, an escape route, a fixed shelter and maybe some protection.

Still in thoughts, Tessa scrolls through her laptop - the only thing that brought her some piece of joy, well sometimes.

Just then. A message pops up on the screen, making an alarming sound.

" Dear You,

I didn’t really know what to write when I first set out to talk to you. It seems dramatic and self-indulgent to want to say this things even after it already happened.  The fact is I understand how much it means to be hurt and I think I shouldn't have done same to you. I don't know you but I want to say I'm sorry for everything I said the last time. The pain I had refurbished into anger wasn't an excuse to justify my actions. I should have just been an adult and gotten over it, right? I mean it, I am very much sorry. Hope you accept my apologies. P.S. the name is Brian." The screen displayed the words.

They were almost unimaginable. Finally someone in her life tried to retrace their steps. The fact that he was a stranger - whose name turned out to be Brian, was really dazzling.

Surely, he was already forgiven but she wasn't ready to let him off that easy. She had plans to help him through his pain, which he intended to lash out in her and also maybe get to know him.

Her attempt to make connections was finally in motion. Tessa hadn't felt this happy in years.

Maybe the universe was finally set to work out in her favour. Setting out to start something new, she clicked on another message intending to show the remorse stranger how much she appreciated his apology.

" Hey!" Tessa gasped for air,using one hand to massage her tempo.

" Just wanted to let you know that I forgive you. I think I understand what been hurt feels like and I'll like us to have another chance at this - being friends of course. For the note, my real name is Tessa."

Tessa felt relieve. For once she was confident about getting onto something.  She wasn't expecting much and wasn't afraid of being let down.

With that all done, Tessa stood up to go make herself an healthy breakfast. No longer afraid to make herself a meal in secret, she puts on a danty shirt and baggie shorts.

Pulling up her long jet black hair into a ponytail, she slammed the door and off she went.

Walking downstairs, the big house was eerily silent. There was an heavy silence in the air and the white house stood still, lonely as always.

It seemed almost like the exact same routine where she would go downstairs and eat breakfast all by herself then go about reading ger books but today was different. In the living room sat Penny and Ken.

Hoping she could get past them without getting noticed, Tessa tip toes but she is stopped midway.

" A very good morning to you Tessa." Penny said giving out a beautiful smile.

" Good morning Mrs. Parker." Tessa returned with another smile.

"  I thought we talked about this. Call me Penny." She said throwing her a dirty glare before switching to a smile.

" Ok Mrs. Parker...... Hmmm ..I mean Penny." Tessa said.

" Darling Mrs. Parker here thinks you both need to go on a shopping spree." Ken walks up to her throwing his arms around her shoulder.

" Hmmmmm..... I don't know about that." Tessa winces still unsure what to say.

" We could hang out and you could take a break from sitting at home all day." Penny smiles.

" And I think that's a good idea." Ken smiled ruefully.

Tessa being surprised, couldn't help but notice a blush creep up her face.

"Thank you Penny." She nods while Ken just goes about about his work like earlier.

There was a plate of beacon bites sitting on the kitchen counter. She looked over to Ken only to catch him staring - possibly a death glare.

Myraids of emotions passed through Tessa's heart but she wasn't ready to let go of another opportunity. Stylishly looking away, she grabbed her plate and moved into the other pat of the kitchen clearly out of range to anyone in the living room.

She grabbed the mug, filling it with coffee and thanked the elderly maid for the wonderful meal.

In preparation for her outing, Tessa changed into a new outfit. A grey sweater and a long jean, which was ripped down the knee. It hugged her curves perfectly and she liked it - an opportunity to be herself again.

Harris volunteered to take them since Ken had other plans. Climbing into the back of the Parker's lambo truck with seat belts on, Tessa sat while the car sped off.

Minutes later they arrived at Waves, a newly opened mall.

Penny wanted to buy a pair of jeans for Harris so they went to Levi’s store. Seasonal sales were going so she  bought his favorite jeans at 50 % discount. Seeing the discount, Tessa also purchased a pair of lady jeans for herself as well.

After this, they went over to Food Court, the restaurant in the mall. There they ordered some of their favorite food -items.

Ordering pizza and the cold drink which were complementary. They enjoyed a good meal and went about back to shopping.

Still having plenty of free time to spare. They decided to roam about in the mall. While roaming, they did a few window-shopping.

Going went up and down the escalators, with many new products displayed at various shops Tessa couldn't help but wonder in awe as Penny wondered into one of the shops.

For an older lady, she sure behaved like a nineteen year old excited for a date with her boyfriend. Visiting one shopping outlet to another, they each emerged from them holding onto a plastic paper bag.

Walking into a Dior store, Penny moves over to the magical palace - the racks that hung so many clothes and accessories while Tessa just watched her fill her shopping basket.

She needed help and that was sure. Tessa concluded as she sees an already tired Penny who was still struggling to hold onto a ba - jillion dresses ...... If that was a thing.

Bidding to go over and help, Tessa came across a lovely dress. Checking the price tag, she concluded it was too expense to purchase especially if she was just going to be sitting around all day.

" You love it, don't you ?" A question breaks her out of her trance.

Not knowing how long she had been staring at the outfit, Tessa looked startled when a giggling Penny stood looking over her shoulder.

" No. I was just checking it out but I don't like it or anything."

" Check it out. And that what you should do ?" Penny said signaling a shop attendant to come over and help.

Penny who was no longer struggling to handle her lifts, as she had dropped them over at the paying counter commanded Tessa to try it out.

Contemplating for a while and finally given into the demands of her adamant neighbour, Tessa picks the black outfit which was sitting in a plastic jacket into the changing room.

After a few minutes of changing, zipping and fitting, Tessa emerges the room.

She looked like a ravaging goddess. One who had the full control to gourge your eyes out with her beauty.

" Simply beautiful." An already jealous Penny mutters still accessing the beauty that stood before her. The dress was stunning and Tessa made it even beautiful.

Clinging unto her body like a second skin, it looked like it was made for her. It was a strapless sleeved black dress, drapey with banded silt pockets at the front having curved hemlines, each side having a thigh high slit that showed off her long legs.

It was elegant and sexy in every way. Stepping out of the changing room, Tessa couldn't help but feel shy and uncomfortable very well aware of the many eyes that preyed on her exposed skin.

" I think I change into something else now." Tessa said feeling rather uncomfortable.

" Sure okay but you are buying this." Penny says giving off a flaming smile before ordering for the attendant to pack it along with the other things that had bought.

Changing back into her original attire, the two ladies exited the mall. Retiring to the car that long awaited their arrival, they both dropped the many bags they had.

Travelling her fingers over one of the many things they bought, Tessa couldn't help but smile. It had been awhile since she left the place she'd come to call home.

Looking over from the shoes to the oversized victorian sleeves, the chunky boots, maxi faeux leather coats, pastel bucket hats, jump and boiler suits to her newly owned square toed heels, Tessa couldn't feel any happier.

The car coming to a sudden halt snapped her out of her daydream. Now back to reality, they were now back home. Snatching only her belongings, Tessa thanked the lovely couple both for the ride and the sponsorship. Still hesitating to go inside, suddenly Tessa runs into the house free like a newly weaned teenager who was blushing from the fact that she just had her first kiss.

She had never looked happier, confident or ever looking firm from the smile and constant blushes that bloomed on her face. It was seemingly one of her most happy days. Hoping it didn't get spoiled fast, she sways up the staircase dancing and humming  all the way into the room.

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