After being busy in the kitchen for two hours, the aroma of food made by Sabrina spread the entire dinning room. She made a traditional dish comprising of fish with gnuts. Roasted meat and Matooke.
Annabelle's stomach grumbled embarrassing her Infront of her baby sister and bestie. They all looked at her and burst into laughter because it seemed someone couldn't wait to be served. Escaping the embarrassing situation,she went to the kitchen to help Sabrina who had just turned off the stove. Arranging utensils at the dinning table, Sabrina brought in the food and started serving.
After reciting the short prayer,they started savoring the delicious aroma of the food. They had taken long to taste home made food. Priccy and Lolita escaped to the courtyard leaving Annabelle with her Mom.
Seated at the stool, they engaged in a small talk about how life has changed when Annabelle started hustling through part-time jobs that supported their livehood.
"Apparently Annabelle what are you gonna do with your life after becoming a star?, if you don't mind you could go ahead and pursue higher education at the University and take any program of your preference." Sabrina asked while also advising her daughter.
Leaning her back on the couch, Annabelle raised her head biting her lower lip and replied suddenly " I haven't thought about how my life would be after attaining stardom but I will consider what you've talked about Mom." The phone rang interrupting their moment. Picking up the call from the unknown number,she excused herself and went to the balcony.
"Hello ,Am sorry miss Annabelle to interrupt you but this is Rosh from Troy studios." Rosh an assistant to Mr Jacob apologized for interrupting Annabelle's weekend. " it's okay,you can go ahead with what you wanted to talk about." Annabelle said surprising Rosh because he thought she would be rude like all other girls who have just attained fame .
" The schedule for both of you is already out so go through it as I have sent it via your email." Rosh talked for a while before ending the call. Opening the email,she gasped at how tight their schedule was. Making a decision, she shared the email to priccy who was on the video call with Amir.
She always felt contented whenever she talked with her boyfriend and couldn't ask anything more in this world apart from fulfilling her dream of becoming an amazing dancer with Annabelle. This was their dream to be on top of the world and show all those youths living in ghettos that whatever their circumstances ,they should continue dreaming . Though this world is all about survival for the fittest, that should never make you dash your dreams because of the various obstacles and challenges you face on your journey towards success.
After having a good time with her boyfriend,she clicked on the email and almost screamed because their schedule was so tight that she might not even get time for her beloved.
Sitting on the swing,her hands gripping the strings ,her feet dangling in the air enjoyed every movements at the swing. " Everything okay Priccy." Lolita asked worriedly as Priccy sulked on the swing yet a while ago enjoyed the movements. " it's just some adult issues but I will be okay don't worry." Priccy replied with a soft gaze. Annabelle took slow steps as she spotted Priccy with Lolita in the corner of her eyes.
" hey girls!" Annabelle said attracting their attention. " so you received a call from his assistant because he's the only that could deliver such a terrifying schedule, it's to tight that am wondering if I will get time for Amir." Priccy said making Annabelle to stifle her smile.
" Yeah!, but how did you know that it's from he's assistant because I didn't tell you?" Annabelle asked with raised brows.
" Annabelle!, have you forgotten that I have got my ways and by the way Amir is Joshua's friend." Priccy said with a grin on her face.
" Congz my beautiful sisters." Lolita said hugging them .
At Troy studios.
"Mr Jacob the message is already sent out to miss Annabelle, anything else I can do for you." Rosh informed Jacob who was typing away on his computer with glasses hunging around his handsome face. Even Rosh as a man always admired his Boss' beauty and felt bad for the ladies who tried seeking his attention but to no vail.
He was wearing a light blue suit with a Brazzer with a stripped tie. A golden watch on his wrist making it to look away. Loosening his tie,he leaned in his swivel chair and pressed his temples . Meeting his assistant's gaze he replied saying " thanks but help me crosscheck those files before calling it a day."
Rosh bowed his head and went to his work station. At first he couldn't believe that his boss would summon all the workers to work on a Sunday. He didn't understand his Boss' train of thoughts, anyway as long as he gets paid at the end of the month.
Jacob scrolled his gallery and looked at Annabelle's pics he had snapped during their unexpected encounter at the supermarket. A smile crept on his face but vanished as his phone rang with a special ringtone.
Sliding the answer button an angry voice sounded from the phone. " Are you still my son when you don't even reach out for your mom,I wish God had blessed me with a daughter I could go out with." Havana sounded bitter over the phone.
" Mom! , I didn't forget about you but just got caught up with some stuff at work but I promise I will pass by next weekend." Jacob tried soothing his mom who was bitter . Shoving his phone in the pocket,he decided to call it a day. Grabbing his things he closed the office door. Walking through the hallway,all the ladies ogled at his well built body but too bad he never once spared them aglance.
He vanished from their sights when he entered the elevator. " My gosh ,Mr Jacob always spikes my heart whenever I see him,but he has never spared me a glance." One of the ladies at the reception commented touching her chest dramatically.
" Have you guys heard!" A secretary from the top floor said attracting curious gazes.
" Go ahead we hate suspenses you know lady." Another who had joined the gossipy group replied with her hands resting on her waist.
" okay let me tell you before you beat me up for giving incomplete news, so as I was saying Annabelle and priccy are joining us starting this coming week so be ready to meet the talented beauties." The lady said but the news didn't make some ladies happy because they felt envy for these girls who had just won the National Television dancing competition.
" Hmph!, what if they are beautiful and talented, they just haven't seen the world." The lady said before proceeding back to her desk. Others who were happy just continued with their gossip. This is the scene which welcomed Rosh who was walking in the lobby.
" So this is what you're always doing immediately the Boss steps out of the company." Rosh's angry voice echoed in the lobby.
" But Rosh,you should sometimes losen up,and don't be so serious all the time or else you might remain single for the rest of your life with that attitude of yours." One of the bold receptionist said making others to shrink back in their seats.
Rosh's anger flared up when the receptionist mentioned his singlehood status.
The bold receptionist had the audacity to speak to him in such a rude manner and even brushed past him by bumping on his shoulder. He felt like strangling her neck to silence her from poking her nose in other people's business.
Lolita rushed back in the house and brought different crisps of sumz with juice. Holding the tray,she took slow steps inorder not to fall. Annabelle rushed to help her, placing the tray on the mat they sat down and started munching on the junk food.
" At what time is aunt arriving?" Annabelle asked Priccy who was sipping on her juice.
" Her plane is landing at night,so we can take our time." Priccy replied and continued to sip her crispy juice. After having a good time with Annabelle's family, they said goodbye and soon later returned home.
They took quick baths,did their simple make-up, Annabelle had wanted to try the head wrap so as soon as she got it,than she twisted it on her crown. Dressed in cargo pants with a crop top paired with high heels. Priccy just left her braids untouched, dressed in a turtle neck paired with cargo pants with sneakers. Annabelle placed the tripod in the dinning room and placed her phone to go live for the first time.
Priccy stood besides her so excited because she couldn't wait to see the reaction of their fans and those who had started following them. Annabelle and Priccy effortlessly groove to the smooth rythm of Rema's song calm down with Selena Gomez. Intertwining sultry body rolls with precise footwork. Their movements exude a blend of sensuality and precision creating a captivating dance narrative that mirrors the soulful beats of Rema's song.