Book Two.
Arielle Thompson and Raheem Small, who grew up together in Slys Village, find themselves in an unexpected twist of fate as they both attend a family reunion after many years. Childhood enemies, their relationship was marred by Raheem's hur...
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📍Oasis Plaza| Spanish Town| 🗓️Saturday| September 9|
"Mumma next time mi do yuh hair, is a color mi a do. Tiad fi see yuh in a black but yuh still look good nuh fuck," Nikki said as she videoed my hair.
She just did a new install for my date with Raheem later. And I'd be going to Anna at 11:30 for her to do my nails and lashes. I'm going all out for the date cause it's my first date in forever plus with a man like Raheem who always looks good, I have to match his energy very well.
"A cause a work man... Mi nuh waan the people dem tell mi fuckery. Maybe mi do it fi mi birthday tho," I replied as I admired myself in the mirror.
"Gyal pretty yuh fuck .. dats why di gyal dem have yuh up fi dem man suh," Nikki laughed.
"Hush yuh mouth gyal, yuh know grass have ears and mi nuh waan my name call back," I teased, laughing at her antics.
I glanced at the clock on the wall. "Mi haffi run guh Anna studio now, she a wait pon mi."
Nikki nodded. "Go tru fren, mi set yuh up real nice fi Raheem. Nuh gyal cyan step nuh weh near yuh a pussyclat... mek sure yuh send some picture in a the group chat, mi waan see yuh outfit."
I chuckled at her enthusiasm. "Yuh too much, Nikki. But thanks and I will."
Leaving Nikki's salon, a mix of excitement and worry filled me as I anticipated my upcoming date with Raheem. The mere thought that it was him added an extra layer of excitement to the situation. Anna's studio was just a short distance away from Nikki's salon so I was there in less than 20 minutes.
When I stepped into Anna's warm and inviting studio, she welcomed me with a cheerful smile. "Hey, babe! Ready fi dah piece a slayage yah?" she exclaimed, getting everything ready for our session.
"No sah come like unu more excited than mi but anyways mi waan look flawless fi tonight... want him head spin later," I responded, settling into the chair and eagerly awaiting the transformation. As Anna skillfully worked on my nails, we engaged in a lively conversation about various subjects as best friends do.
"So, wah di deal wid yuh and Raheem? Unu finally ago mek it official? Di streets a talk, yuh know," Anna quipped, her eyes focused on her meticulous work.
"Mi and him nuh deh, Anna, but this date is probably the first step forward. But yuh know how it go-di streets love chat. Mi nuh pay dem nuh mind," I said with a dismissive wave.
"Unu need fi move faster, cause yuh two look good together. A long time mi a wait now," she added with a sly smile.
"Girl bye," I laugh. "Weh Caleb?" I asked.
"Him daddy have him sah... Wi a carry him guh shopping fi him bedroom later on today after Babes guh pick up Bri from ova unu aunty," she explained.
