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Vina's POV
Minutes after I step outside, a sleek black Porsche comes into view. The windows are tinted so I can't see the person or persons in it.

It stops directly in front of me and the back window rolls down and Kiki's stoic face comes into view,"Hop in."

I go around to the other side and get in. Instantly, it feels like I am in a freezer.

"Golden Reef Estate. Not bad." She says monotonously.

"Yeah yeah." I reply,"Nice ride by the way."

"Thank you." She answers then turns to the driver,"Mr. Francis, our next stop is Royale Shopping Mall."

"Good afternoon, Sir." I greet immediately because I had completely forgotten.

"Afternoon." He replies curtly and glances at me through the rearview mirror.

He reverses the car and we drive off. I shut my eyes while allowing the music from my airpods mask the silence in the vehicle.

After a while, I feel a tap on my shoulder causing my eyelids to flutter open.

"We are here." Kiki says.

We are currently at Royale Shopping Mall – I can tell from the large letters placed atop the building. The architectural design of the place is superb.

The colours of the exterior are gold and egyptian blue with a splash of white here and there. It appears to be tiles or something because the surface of the building looks glossy.

Roses, hibiscuses and plumerias line the building giving off this exotic feel.

As we walk towards the entrance, the glass doors open on their own. Inside the building has a cool temperature and the same material that is used outside is also used inside just that white is now the dominant colour.

"Davina, this way." Kiki tells me.

I follow behind her, my eyes scanning everything as we pass by. We take an escalator to the third floor and visit a shop with a neon sign which reads; EverythingTeen.

The golden mannequins which are behind the top to floor window shows off beautiful outfits.

We go into the place and the scent of vanilla with a hint of mangoes reach my nostrils. Everything about this place screams classy and expensive.

"It is a red and white themed party. So, let us look for anything in those colors." Kiki says turning to face me.

Just then, a sales girl sporting a pink button down shirt with the shop's logo on it and an egyptian blue pencil skirt walks up to us. Her hair is packed in a low bun just like Kiki's.

Kiki tells her what we are looking for and she offers to help.

"Right this way." She says with a smile plastered on her face. She takes us down some aisles then stops at a particular one and tells us we can find what we are looking for here.

Kiki and I search for outfits. I return with a white sleeveless turtle neck gown – it is short and body fitted – and a white suede coat. For a red outfit, I pick a silky long red body con gown.

Whereas, Kiki returns with an ankle length white dress that has an open back. She also chose a blood red jumpsuit with a plunging V-neck line.

The sales girl leads us to a dressing room and goes away to assist other customers, I suppose.

Kiki adds the outfits she is holding to my hands and ushers me into the dressing room.

"I'm sitting here waiting for you. Hurry up." She says to me.

I try out each outfit and they all guve a perfect fit. Eventually, Kiki helps me choose an outfit because I cannot make a choice.

"Aren't you getting your own outfit for the party?" I ask.

"Oh, no. GALA will be designing the outfits my sisters and I will wear."

"OMG! GALA as in Gabriella Akpofure, Lagos will be designing what you guys will wear." I am beyond shocked.

"Mhm." She nods like it is totally normal for the one of the biggest fashion labels in Africa to design your outfit.

"My sisters have modelled for GALA, so as a kind of thank you gift for helping to promote the label. They offered to make the outfits for the party."

"Wow!"

Kiki pays for the outfits. Then, I buy the necessary accessories I will pair it with.

After leaving the store, we stroll to the food section of the mall. Kiki orders one large BBQ Chicken pizza for us to share at the Domino's Pizza branch here. While, I purchase soft drinks for us.

We find a table and have our seat as the pizza is being made.

Just then, I remember that Kiki has to tell me the meaning of that whole Nasir thing.

"Kiki..."

"Yes?" She answers as she thumbs at her phone.

"Can you please just tell me that stuff about Nasir?"

She abruptly stops whatever it is she is doing on her phone before clearing her throat.

"Look, Davina, I don't want it to seem like I'm controlling who you should and shouldn't mingle with. But, as a friend I just feel that I should advice you. It is left for you to take it or not."

"Uhm, okay." I say, nodding cautiously.

"Nasir isn't–"

"Your order." A waitress dispruts us as she places our pizza and soft drinks before us.

"Thank you." I reply. My attention returns to Kiki,"Go on."

"Nasir...isn't who you think he is."

"Meaning?" I ask because I am surprised.

"The guy is using you, Vina. I strongly feel that you should not be as close to him as you are. But with the way you have been buddying up to him this past week...I'm really scared."

"I find what you are saying really hard to believe. He doesn't seem that way."

"Davina, I have been at that school longer than you." She sighs in frustration,"Just be careful, first appearances can be deceiving."

"Thanks for the advice."

She ignores me but takes a slice of pizza.

We mostly eat in silence. Me, pondering on the things she said and her, pressing her phone.

Kiki's POV
She really doesn't understand and I can't make her. Not just because I am terrible at explanations but the main reason being, my uneasiness arises purely from gut feeling.

He has not directly done anything or said something incriminating. So obviously, I can't cite examples for her to get where I am coming from.

I can only hope nothing horrible comes out of this.

We finish with the pizza and drinks before going out to wait for Mr. Francis to arrive. As we are standing by the curb, I stare at Davina.

She has this really faraway look in her eyes. I decide to let her be because the last time she was like this and I questioned her, she blew up on me. Whenever she is ready, I wish she opens up to me.

A few minutes later, Mr. Francis pulls up. We get in and he drives to Davina's first to drop her off.

After another 20 minutes of driving, we arrive at the golden gates of The Benson Manor.

The so-called Benson Manor covers a ridiculously large expanse of land. It gives off a rather posh, extravagant vibe due to the unnecessary showcase of wealth. Its interior is another ball game altogether.
(Pictures of the exterior of The Benson Manor below⬇️)

(Pictures of the interior of The Benson Manor below⬇️)

I alight from the vehicle and go into the house. My mother is coming down the stairs dressed like she is late for a very important business meeting. Her face is made up and a nicely done hairdo. Varying gadgets are all up in her face as per usual.

My mum's get up does not surprise me anymore because this is her normal ensemble. Regardless of if she is going somewhere or not.

"Good evening, Mum."

She gives no inclination to show that she heard my greeting. I sigh and go up to my room.

I hear a soft knock on my door and before I can say come in, my sister pokes her head into the room.

"You can come in, Mimi." I say anyway.

She smiles widely and bounces into my room.

"What's up, Sis?" She inquires, plopping down on my bed.

"I'm okay." I reply as I playfully push Mimi away so that I can get under my comforter.

"What do you want to watch?" She asks, peering at my laptop screen.

"Just looking for a really good horror movie." I answer, scrolling through the available options,"Can you ask one of the maids to get popcorn? Then, we can watch the movie together, if you want."

"I'll get the popcorn myself. Yours is with cookies 'n cream, right?"

"Yup." I smile.

She returns about 10minutes later with a bowl of cookies 'n cream popcorn for me and butterscotch popcorn for herself.

The air conditioner is already on. So, I put off the normal lights and turn on the red florescent ones before shutting the curtains.

Mimi and I relax under the comforter as I click play for the movie to begin.   

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