Riiiiiiiiiiiiing riiiiiiiing !! Argh who the hell ? Stacie groaned as she reach out to her phone. Hey, she said slowly as she picked up. "Lovely dovey super morning bitch! How was your night cause mine was perfect ! " An excited voice said from the other part of the line . Lily my night was good as usual , I had dinner and I slept off, I said lazily. Ohhh stop the boring explanation girl, well you know what today it is right ?, she asked. " I don't" I replied.
Com'mon girl , are you serious ? Don't tell me you forgot about the mask party Luis invited us to. I rolled my eyes lazily getting off from the bed. I knew Lily wouldn't give me a little breathing space till we attend the party. Lily I told you, we can't just show up to a party we weren't invited to. I said washing my face. Who said we weren't invited ? Of course Luis invited us. Do you have amnesia or something ? We have to honour his invitation Stacie.
Lily, Luis is just a customer not the host of the party. Luis said we could come with his team because he wanted us to experience being with affluent people and you know we can't just inconvenient Luis and his team. I explained to lily knowing fully that she wouldn't listen. Stacie, who said we are going to inconvenient? rather we would assist. Like you said Luis wanted us to experience being with the superiorities and we should experience it. Remember it is a very rare opportunity.
I knew there isn't going back but I still wanted to play my last card in convincing her not to go. Lily it's a mask party even if we decide to go we don't have what to wear. I said hoping she would think of it and just decide to sit back but to my utmost surprise she didn't. Girlllllllll it's not a big deal our dress has been sorted out already. By who? I asked. Luis of course, I'll pick it by noon and afterwards we would get ready for the big event. Make sure not to disappoint girllll. Bye.
I dropped my phone and put on the TV to our local channel. What is a day without starting it with news of what's going on around. Riiiiiiiiiiiiing riiiiiiiing!! not again Lily I said reaching out to my phone . I saw the contact calling. Ohhh aunt mira I cried out excitedly picking up her call. Aunty Miranda is my mother's younger sister actually from different mothers but it doesn't stop the fact that she loves my mom as her sister and also took me in as her daughter when my mom passed away. To me she was a blessing sent from heaven.
Aunt mira I said excitedly. My little angel how are you ? Aunty Miranda asked I'm doing good aunty I replied. Stacie, I'm getting old you know, I would love you to have a partner. Arggg I groaned in my mind. I haven't been in touch with aunty Miranda because of the way she pest me in finding a suitor . I mean a suitor is meant to find me no me finding a suitor, right? . I want to see my grandkids being littered around the sitting room with their noises filling the house, she continued. Aunt Mira you've got to exercise a little patient. Right now,I just want to work and make money. I replied. Stacie I understand but please bear it in mind that you have to get married. "Yes aunt Mira I will", I replied . Okay little angel take good care of yourself and remember to always check up on your old aunty. "Yes I will" I said hanging up.
I spent the entire day lazing around till Lily came over with the dresses Luis gave to her.Girl be extra careful with the zip" Luis is gonna kill us if we ruin the dress. If you don't want the dress to get ruined then help me out I said rolling my eyes. Okay, okay I'm coming. Lily Crossed over the bed and helped me with my zip. Afterwards she dressed up and we applied light makeup and left to Luis studio where we left together with his crew members to the party.
At the gate of the party, Luis handed maskes to each of us . I got a silver mask that complimented the colour of my green dress with silver stones round the bust area, while Lily got a pink mask that complimented her pink dress. Before we got in, I added a little touch of red lipstick to my lips and a light powder on my face.
Inside the hall
I walked slowly gaping at the social function happening before me,the paintings hung on the wall, the buffet, the whiff of exquisite wine lingering in my nose, the slow but melodious sound coming from the pianist . I became tensed , I shouldn't be here , i don't belong here, i shouldn't have listened to Lily. Oh no what should I do. I thought. A warm hand held me by my shoulder obstructing my thoughts. Stacie are you okay ? Luis asked . Yes I am. I replied smiling. I've tried as much as possible to stay away from Luis but I can't. I know he has feelings or maybe a crush on me but I can't reciprocate the feelings back. Luis is a good guy and I wouldn't want to hurt him. Luis led me to a table where he pulled out a chair for me I sat down and adjusted my dress.
The waiter offered me a wine glass which I took and politely said thank you. The melodious music stopped and the sound of clicking glass chime in the hall. Everywhere became quiet and all attention was on the person who clicked the glass. It was an old man in his mid sixties. He is short with a round protruding stomach . He had his mask on but you could tell he was smiling.he cleared his throat and said." I welcome you all to my 6th masked party, it it an honour to have you all here. He smiled, paused and continued " I know you all have companies and businesses to look after, but still yet you didn't disappoint me and showed. Thank you so much" he raised his glass of wine and cheered. "Cheers" everyone replied him.
The party continued and the sweet music filled the air once more. Some people danced, while some people paired talking about merging of businesses. There was laughter in the air along side the music. When I was sure I have had enough wine , I excused myself to the restroom. I did my business there and knew I have had enough. I was getting exhausted and I needed to go home. I missed my bed already. I stepped out of the restroom and walked through the lobby which was leading to the hall. My heart was beating so fast, I was confused what is going on with me? I became hot as if I was being consumed by fire internally. I tried walking fast to reach out to Lily but I bumped into someone.
"Mate" I heard a deep angelic voice called out.