It was the festival day. Naomi went out for jogging. The streets were bubbling. The nitizens had done a great job decorating the streets. Children were running up and down with ribbons flying on their hands. She stopped jogging as she stood looking at the happy people as there was laughter. She was envious of them. She wished her life was this happy and simple. Being rich was a hazard. She thought as she felt a pull on her leg. She looked down to see a little girl staring at her with cute puppy dog eyes. Please kind aunty can you please tie my hair in pigtails. She said as Naomi smiled. She was cute. Sure, I'll do it for you. She said as she tied her hair for her. Thanks aunty. She said smiling as she ran off as Naomi stood up then her phone rang. It was Ardi. Hello gentleman. She said smiling. Why are you standing and looking like someone who has lost everything in life? He asked as she frowned. That's not true. She said as she paused and looked around. How did you know? Are you stalking me? She asked as she looked from one person to another. Says the girl who thinks she's too special for me to be stalking her. Ardi said as she turned to see him coming towards her as she cut the call and placing her hands on her waist frowning. If you think I'm not special, why did you bother calling me? You could have just walked past me like you did not see me. She said stomping her feet on the ground. Are you trying to throw a tantrum cute aunty? He asked smiling as she huffed folding her hands and looking somewhere else. Silly girl. He said as he took her hand dragging her in for a hug leaving her shocked. Happy festival day. He whispered into her ears as she eased herself and hugged him back smiling. Happy festival day to you too. She said as he released her. I wanted to see you before any other thing. He said scratching the back of his neck. And why is that? She asked smiling. I know you guys would be busy preparing to host a party or something of that sort and you have that arranged date with your friends. He said. Yeah, that's true. But I'm happy I could see you before all that. She said smiling. I got something for you. He said giving a gift bag to her. That was when she noticed the bag he was holding. Oh! What's in the bag? She asked. It's a two piece dress. He said. A dress? She asked as he nodded. I saw it and thought of you. It's perfect for this festival. You'll love it. He said. I already love it although I don't know how it will be. She said smiling as Ardi brought out a hair clip from his pocket. I got this to. He said . It's beautiful. You've really been thinking about me lately. She said. Not the way you're thinking. He said fixing it on her hair. I hear you. She said. It would more beautiful if you styled your hair in layered midi and then add your hairpin. You would look gorgeous. Ardi said. You seem to know all the ladies stuff. She commented. Of course. I'm the ladies man. How do you expect me to work my charms? He asked winking as she chuckled. Ladies man my foot. She said as he laughed. Ok, then. I'll be on my way. See you when next we meet. He said as she nodded and waved at him
************************************Naomi came home to see the arrangements taken place. Sweetie, you're back. Come and take a look and tell me how the decorations are. Cynthia said. Hey Naomi. Grace the interior decorator greeted. Hello Grace. Naomi greeted turning to her mum. Mother, I don't see the reason for you to ask me. We've had Grace for how many years now and you've never complained, so why now? She asked as her mother laughed nervously. You're right. I just want everything to be perfect. She specified. Don't worry Mrs. Whitmoore. Leave everything to my team and I. We know just what we're doing. Grace assured her. You see mother. You have nothing to worry about. Naomi said. Ok. It looks like I'm just bothered for nothing. Cynthia said. I'll go check other things. She said leaving as Mary called. Naomi, what's that on your head? She asked. What? Naomi asked. That. Mary said pointing at the hair clip. Oh, this. Naomi said as Mary rolled her eyes. Yes, that. She responded as Naomi touched the hair clip smiling recalling when Ardi gave it to her as Emily and Mary exchanged glances while Nelly took a peak at Naomi then went back to her phone. Naomi dear, are you ok? Cynthia asked as Naomi came to her senses. Yes mother. Why do you ask? She asked. Because you suddenly became red all of a sudden. Cynthia said as Naomi coughed. I'm good mother. Naomi said as Emily rolled her eyes while Mary chuckled. So the clip? Where is it from? Mary asked. I bought it. I saw it, liked it and then bought it. Naomi said as Emily hummed. We believe you and I'm sure you also bought what's in the bag and gifted it to yourself. Emily said looking at the bag. Yes. Is there a problem? Naomi asked as Emily shrugged. Nope. We good. Mary said backing down as Nelly stood up. Naomi nobility and lies do not correspond. So just keep being noble. Nelly said going up the stairs. What would you know? Naomi fired. Just saying. She sing-songed going upstairs to her room. You all are so nosy. Naomi said going up the stairs. Something is fishy. Mary said placing a finger on her jaw thinking.