Shot of Espresso [slow updates]

dix- K+J

Kimora POV

I stare intensely at the clock waiting for 1:00 pm to strike. I've been in this math lecture for what seems like forever. The professor drones on and on about integrals and derivatives. I regret choosing this class for my math requisite but count myself lucky that I'm not in biostatistics like Kheumani and Tiana.

"And make sure you turn in the homework by 11:59 pm tonight. I'll see you all again on Tuesday. Au revoir." He says.

I waste no time and pack my bag.

"I heard she works at the modeling agency where Eloide and Jacques work."

"No way, she's so lucky."

"If I were that close to Jacques.. Mon Dieu.."

"Go ahead and ask her."

"Hey, Kimora," a soft voice speaks.

I glance over my shoulder and lock eyes with Christina Yu and Temi Abiola. I recognize them from the study abroad group at Georgia State. The pair are complete opposites, personality-wise, but complement each other well. Christina has lightly tanned skin and sharp brown eyes. She sports fire-red hair and has a lip piercing and several tattoos on her arms. Temi has brown skin and cat-like facial features. Her hair is in micro braids and her brows are perfectly manicured and bleached.

I respond with a yes.

"You work at that modeling agency with all the high-profile models, right?" Christina asks.

"Yea, Merin. I intern there with my friends."

"Cool, cool..." she trails off nervously.

"Oh my God, girl. Just ask her. You know what. Have you met Jacques Montmarte and Eloide Richards?" Temi asks, leaning in curiously.

I bit my lip, thinking of how to respond. I can't say too much before I accidentally let out that Jacques and I are a thing.

"Yea, I see them around the building from time to time."

Temi and Christina's eyes widen.

"NO WAY," Christina yells.

Temi shoves my shoulder lightly. "You're so lucky girl," she says with a smirk on her face.

I chuckle and make small talk with them for a bit.

"A bunch of us in the class are going to meet up this weekend. We'd love it if you came with, I like your vibe," Temi says.

"For sure, girl. Text me," I wink heading out of the class.

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I step into the apartment, tired from today's activities. The banquet is next Saturday and I've been running around town picking up and delivering clothing and accessories for Ambre and Hugo.

I smell food in the kitchen and walk over there hoping that the girls left me something. I just want to eat and sleep, but remind myself that I need to work on my essay and math homework.

I get a plate and load it with fettuccine alfredo and garlic bread. I sit at the table and clear my mind, focusing on the creamy pasta before me. The house is quiet since Tiana and Kheumani are working with their models to prepare for next week. These days we rarely see each other, besides at breakfast, because of our different classes and work schedules.

My phone pings and I see a text from Temi.

Girrlll. Are Eloide and Jacques back together? Paparazzi caught them getting dinner at a fancy restaurant today.