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Eighty-four

Author: Tcee Eke
last update Last Updated: 2024-02-01 02:00:44

The atmosphere was bubbly and loud. The whole house shook and trembled as everyone was busy with planning and preparing for the ball. The maids pulled and yanked on my hair, completely ruining the make over I had gotten a few days before. All that money went down the drain as they struggled to fit it into something classy according to Brenda's instructions.

I simply sat down, bearing it all and nodding to all she ranted about.

"You must walk in straight! No slouching and none of that silly goofy walk you and that friend of yours do!"

"Yes Brenda." I sighed, meeting her eyes through the mirror. "Will you leave now?don't you have to prepare as well or something?"

"I will leave, once I am satisfied with how you look." She huffed and tapped my head lightly with a fan.

How weird, I thought with a frown. Was that supposed to be a reprimand? Because it seemed far too gentle. But who was I to ponder over the workings of Brenda's mind? I doubted even Zach understood what went on in his wi
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  • Billionaire Bride   Ninety-three

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