The After Miranda left, Charmine and Hilda stood alone, wondering where to explore next.
"Look!" Hilda exclaimed, pointing ahead. "Isn't that Namarie?"
Charmine's eyes darted in the direction Hilda pointed. "It is her!" she whispered, her brow furrowed.
Hilda shrugged, crossing her arms. "What could she be doing here? Shopping, maybe?"
Charmine raised an eyebrow. "Namarie's style is always so advanced β jewelry, clothes, everything. Where do you think she gets those things?"
Hilda's expression turned curious. "Want to find out?" Charmine asked, a mischievous grin spreading across her face.
"Should we follow her?" Hilda whispered, eyes sparkling.
They clasped hands and trailed behind Namarie, weaving through the bustling market crowds.
As Namarie entered a store, Charmine and Hilda hid, watching. Their eyes scanned the sign above the door: "Nuts Shop."