The next stage : weaving
Trish:10
Alex: 9
Kate: 8
Sophia: 6
Thalia :5
Trish was the best at weaving hairs. She was also very fast. Speed was one of the greatest advantage.
No matter how good you're if your clients get tired of sitting and start complaining, your points will be deducted.
Since sophia was new she wasn't as fast as the others. Thalia on the other hand was catching up very quickly.
That was all for that day; the next week was for natural twists, they had to twist and style hairs as the last task for the competition.
Sophia finished her work and packed her things to go home.
She's definitely going to win the next match, kate said as she sighed, they thought about it and agreed. Yh she will.
What do you mean? Thalia frowned how can you guess what's gonna happen next week?
You're new so you don't know that sophia is the best when it comes to natural twists.
She's not so good in other stuff, but she's very good in that particular aspect, and her speed is also very good.
She did natural twists for me last time so I can tell. Well, we'll still work hard so we won't be left behind.
Or we can reduce her speed a bit. Alex suggested.
What do you mean by that? They'll asked. How can they reduce her speed when they'll be busy styling their clients hair.
Oh it's just a little thing, she quickly told them her plan. Thalia didn't agree with their plan but she did not voice her opinion.
Since she came she has been close to sophia, she looked small but she was very intelligent, she had a vast amount of knowledge In so many areas.
She didn't want to admit but she saw her as a rival. Sophia was too calm and easy~going. She really didn't care about what others did and didn't try to impress people.
She only wore what she had, whether good or bad, she really didn't care.
Even though everyone acted like they didn't like her, whenever they had discussions and needed quality opinion, sophia was called.
There was even a time where a foreigner came to the salon and her accent was too much for them to understand.
Sophia was the only one that understood what she was saying, she even started speaking like the foreigner to help interpret what she was saying, the client in turn gave her extra cash.
When they couldn't spell a word correctly, they'll always call her. Chief would always praise for being single and not ready to mingle.
She dug her nails into her palm, why was it always her, i'm prettier and more feminine than her.
So she didn't agree or refuse the plan, but she was still anticipating the outcome.
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The day for the competition was finally here. They came to the shop as usual and cleaned up.
Then they invited people who would agree to be their model for the day. Sophia was able to get that waiter she met in the restaurant.
They weren't open for the day so she asked her to be her model and she agreed.
Finally everyone was ready, some people even gathered to watch the show.
Their models were seated and they were getting their things ready.
Suddenly alex called sophia, sophia please help me keep this curling iron, sophia was distracted so she quickly stretched her hand to grab it.
Bam....
Sophia screamed as she dropped the iron, her hands were shaking. She quickly ran to the sink and put on the tap; fresh water flowed through her hands.
Her hand was in pain, tears dropped from her eyes. Everyone quickly rushed to her.
They held her hand and saw that it was burnt. Everyone knew she had soft hands so this was definitely gonna cause a lot of damage.
Omg sophia are you okay? Alex spoke up, I'm so sorry, I gave you the handle but you weren't looking so you grabbed the hot part.
I just finished using it and it was so hot; I'm so sorry I didn't know you'll get hurt, I would have kept it myself.
Her eyes were teary, so everyone believed her. They knew it wasn't her fault. Chief quickly went to buy ointment to apply on the wound.
Seeing sophia in this state they all felt bad, she looked so cute, like a little kitten that was hurt. Everyone really felt bad for her.
Trish, kate and thalia felt bad, they knew that this was part of the plan but seeing sophia like this, they felt bad but still didn't speak up.
They needed that money badly so they decided to compromise a little for the gain.
Sophia's palm was very white and pretty, but right now it was so red, she actually grabbed the iron so the damage was much.
The program that was being recorded was paused because of the incident.
Chief rushed back and quickly applied the ointment, the pain reduced a little but was the wound was still fresh.
Sophia are you sure you'll want to continue? They asked, they were very worried.
I will continue, she turned to the representative. Pls can you extend the time a bit? Her voice cracked a little.
Seeing such a cutie in this state who wouldn't agree. The lady quickly agreed and gave her an hour to rest.
Are you okay? Chris asked(her model)
Yh I'll manage! Don't worry I'll be fine.
An hour later.....
The competition started, everyone started styling their models hair. Sophia was very slow, her hands were still hurt.
The pain reduced a bit, but using that hand again was gonna cause her more pain. She just had to bear it for the competition.
she studied the girl's face and brought out a brush from her bag, it was black and different from the other brushes In the salon.
She made the hair wet and then brushed it, the hair became curly after brushing it.
She then applied gel on the hair and started twisting. This was no easy fit, her hand was shaking as she twisted the hair.
The others were almost done.
Thalia used a black gel and oil making the hair shine. Trish, kate and Alex applied the black gel too.
some time passed and they each finished their hair, sophia was still behind. An hour was left before the competition ends.
After a some time, sophia finished but she surprised everyone when she started loosing the twists.
Omg what is she doing? Everyone was stunned. Even Chris was worried. Sophia what are you doing? you have little time left.
Sophia smiled, don't worry It will be fine, she applied oil to her hand and then loosed the twists.
Wow! Chris was worried but after seeing the results she was stunned. Sophia parted the hair and then brushed the edges.
She trailed the curls with her fingers and with that she was done.
Everyone looked towards Sophia's stand, that hair was gorgeous, they didn't need the final results to know who actually won.
Chris was pretty and she had some piercings on her ear, so sophia purposely parted the hair to the side so her piercings could show. she looked like a cute bad girl which was Sophia's aim.
The representative checked everyone's hair and gave a score.
Alex: 8.5
Sophia: 8
Trish: 7
Thalia: 6
Kate: 5
Everyone was a bit disappointed because they thought sophia would be first. she lost some points because she was slow, obviously because of her injury.
despite that sophia still won the competition. They took pictures of her and recorded the event.
Everyone rushed over to congratulate her. Her eyes were still red making her look like a puppy, they couldn't help but pity her.
Chief told her she could go home and rest for some days.
Alex stood by the side watching everyone take care of sophia, she was so angry, even after what she did that girl was still able to make something so pretty and not only that she actually won the competition.
She was here before her, she knew things more than her, she had more experience, she was better with the clients so why, why?
She gritted her teeth and forced a smile; congratulations sophia she quickly pulled her hand.
Ah.... Sophia screamed, alex held her injured palm. Chris quickly pulled her hand away.
Why would you do that? How many times are you gonna hurt her in a day? Chris was pissed, she knew something was fishy.
Sophia was busy arranging her stuff when that girl called her. Sophia wasn't paying attention but it still didn't mean she'd grab the hot iron like that.
She tried to hold the handle, but she's very sure, this girl purposely gave her the hot part.
I'm so sorry sophia I forgot that you were injured! I'm so sorry.
How can you forget when you're the one that caused it? Chris didn't want to drop the matter.
Sensing that a problem was about to break out, chief quickly tried to resolve the matter, he told alex to avoid sophia for now.
Chris quickly bought a bandage and helped sophia wrap her palm. Sophia's palm was so soft and delicate. It was like a baby's palm.
Chris couldn't help but rub the other palm, do you actually do any work? How can your entire body be so soft?
Hahaha....I do my normal chores, that's how it has been no matter what I do.
But it has its own disadvantage like today; this injury is the bad because of the softness. I even tried to wash my dad's shirt once and it gave me a big cut.
Seriously? Chris was shocked.
Yh I can't wash hard clothes, like jeans and other stuff, I thank God for washing machines, it's like it was made for me.
Chris laughed; you're so funny Sophia. Thanks for the hair. I'm gonna walk around the whole day, so everyone can see it.
Sure go ahead! Sophia smiled, thanks for also being my model.
*****
Sophia was preparing to go when two figures entered the shop. She was still busy tidying up when she felt someone tug her clothes.
She looked down and saw a pair of blue charming eyes with a breath taking face. She couldn't help but smile.
Little tim! She quickly bent down to meet her gorgeous prince. How're you cutie?
Little tim was still not used to being addressed like this so he blushed. He hugged sophia; I'm very fine.
Sophia turned and saw nanny zo, she quickly waved and greeted her, nanny zo simply gave her a nod.
Little tim released her and held her hand.
Ouch~sophia mumbled. Little tim was so happy to see her, that he didn't notice her bandaged hand.
He frowned! What happened to you? He then looked at her face and saw tear stains, showing that she cried.
It's just a little accident, I'm fine. This should heal after a little while, so don't worry.
A little accident? He knew sophia would not explain so he turned scanning the room then his eyes caught a figure he could get the truth from.
Peter happened to look over and caught timothy's angry eyes staring him, he shivered wondering what he did.
What happened here? He asked peter.
Peter swallowed some saliva before explaining everything including the competition.
Oh an accident you say? He scoffed and stared at alex. The atmosphere suddenly changed. Little tim was a totally different person right now.
Accident you say? Alex was sweating buckets as timothy kept staring at her, like he knew what she did.
He chuckled, we shall see about that.
Sophia was stunned, she never knew little tim could give such a vibe that made everyone panick. He's just a 5 yr kid, what kind of family did he come from, how did a little kid become like this.
Little tim turned to her, the imposing aura was gone. He gently held her hand and blew some breeze on it.
Nanny zo always does this when I'm hurt it reduces the pain, he looked so worried as he concentrated on the wound.
It was as though he was the one that was hurt. Sophia was so touched that she lifted him up and gave him a warm hug.
The pain has actually reduced thank you so much; you're handsome cute loving and caring. I'm so glad I met you. She didn't care about where he was from, this boy was just to kind.
After a while she dropped him. Little tim was on cloud nine right now. Red flush was so obvious on his face.
Nanny zo watched the whole drama and shaked her head. Timothy is really hooked on this girl.
Do you have anything else to do? Little tim asked.
No I don't
Okay let's go out. Is it okay with you?
Yup. Sophia finished clearing her things and then carried her bag. Little tim held her left hand and they both worked out together.
He stopped and turned to chief. I'm taking her out, is there a problem with that?
Oh no, not all. Chief just wanted him to go, he had already told sophia she could take sometime off.
Good! He then turned and looked at alex again, giving her a smirk. He then walked out with sophia. Nanny zo quickly followed them out.