One Afternoon

Chapter 10 - Carnival

Lilliana's PoV

"I'm going home. What about you?" I looked up at my colleague and smiled.

"Me too. I'm cleaning my desk." My colleague smiled.

"Should I wait for you?" I look at her before nodding my head.

"I appreciate it. I'll treat you to a hearty breakfast tomorrow." My colleague chuckled.

"Yes, please. Anyway, Lilliana, that lawyer who came this morning, will he take your case?" I nodded as I grabbed my handbag.

"Do you know who that person is?" I shake my head no. Is he that well-known?

"That lawyer is famous for winning high-profile cases. And since he took your case, your ex-boyfriend is screwed. How did you manage to get a hold of him?" I explained to my colleague that Janet's friend sent the lawyer. I purposely didn't mention that the person is Tiffany because that would lead to unnecessary rumors about us.

"I see. Well, see you tomorrow." We exchanged goodbyes as we got into our car. I was about to drive home when I received a text from Tiffany asking me if I was free. Since I had nothing else to do, I agreed to meet up with her at a mall. Besides, I've wanted to visit the mall since I want to buy some new clothes and some other things.

On my way to the mall, I couldn't help but think about the reason why someone like Tiffany would ask me to accompany her to the mall. Are we friends? I thought when she said we were friends, she was just friendly.

As I managed to find myself a parking spot, I got out of the car after sending Tiffany a text saying I have arrived. On my way to the front entrance, I could see Tiffany waving her hand with a smile.

"Thank you for accompanying me today." I smiled back.

"Well, I need to buy some things too. So, where are we should we go first?" I asked the moment our eyes met.

"I need to buy some undergarments and find a perfect present for my mother's upcoming birthday. Would you be okay choosing one for me? I normally would ask Janet to come with me, but she's busy, and she said to invite you instead." I see. Janet, this is your doing?!

"A birthday present? What sort of things does your mother like, or if she has a specific hobby?" Tiffany hummed as he thought.

"My mother's hobby varies. Sometimes she likes gardening, and sometimes, she likes to collect antiques. There were some points she liked to collect stamps. But currently, she likes to collect rare gems that exist around the world. Normally she would go to auction houses and see if there are any rare gems to bid on." That's what is normal for high-class people. Damn! I would have just bought my mother a bouquet of roses, and she would have been pleased with it.

"Maybe I should buy a back massager since she always complains about her back. But I know her breasts are too heavy for that older woman to carry. At her age, it would have sagged to the floor, but it didn't! That's one of the greatest mysteries I haven't solved yet." I want to laugh, but that would be too rude. Has this woman always been this funny?

"It's okay to laugh, you know. My mother is not around." I finally let out my laugh as we walked towards a lingerie shop. At first, I wanted to buy some for myself, but when I looked at the price tag, I changed my mind.

How is it possible or lingerie to have a four-figure price tag?! That's just insane! What are they made out of? Silk?!

"What do you think?" My eyes widened when Tiffany walked out from the changing room and showed me the set she had put on earlier.

"What are you doing?! There's another customer in the store!" Tiffany seems confused.

"Yea, so? Anyway, do you think this color is better or the white one? But the white one makes me look like a saint. I am not a saint." I- I am speechless. The worker seems unfazed by this. Is this what she does all the time?!