𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦 - tayo amusan

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Amara woke up as she stretched and smiled as memories of yesterday's planning came back to her—Kamila's excited proposal for a girls' night out and Aliyah's enthusiastic agreement. Today was going to be fun, a welcome break from the usual routine.

She made her way to the kitchen where Aliyah was busy preparing breakfast. The rich aroma of coffee and warm pancakes filled the air.

"Morning, Liyah," Amara greeted, rubbing sleep from her eyes.

Aliyah looked up, her expression warm and welcoming. "Morning, Ara. I hope you're ready for today. Kamila should be here soon."

Amara nodded, taking a seat at the kitchen island. "I'm definitely ready. I'm looking forward to catching up and just enjoying ourselves."

Aliyah set a plate of pancakes in front of her. "It's going to be great. We haven't had a proper girls' night in forever. And I think we deserve it."

As they ate, Amara's phone buzzed with a message. She checked it and smiled. "Kamila's on her way over now. Should be here in a few minutes."

The doorbell rang, and Amara jumped up to answer it. Kamila stood outside, looking stylish as ever. She had on a jumpsuit and carried a tote bag with her.

"Hey, babes! Hey, Liyah!" Kamila greeted with her usual excitement. "I've got a little something for us tonight."

Aliyah came over, wiping her hands on a towel. "Hey, Kamila! What's in the bag?"

Kamila pulled out a selection of vibrant, handcrafted jewelry—beaded necklaces, bold earrings, and colorful bracelets. "I thought we could use some accessories to jazz up our outfits tonight. It's always nice to add a touch of colour, you know?"

Amara's eyes sparkled with excitement. "These are gorgeous, Kamila! Wow."

Kamila beamed. "I'm glad you like them. I thought they'd be perfect for tonight."

After breakfast, the girls quickly got ready. Kamila and Amara chatted about their outfits and plans for the evening. While Aliyah was on the phone with a friend, finalizing details for the evening.

"Alright, ladies," Aliyah said as she hung up, "let's get going. I'll be your chauffeur tonight."

As they made their way to the restaurant, their conversation was a mix of personal updates, and shared memories. The city lights provided a beautiful backdrop as they chatted, their laughter mingling with the sounds of the bustling streets.

Dinner was amazing. They chose a cozy restaurant with vibrant décor and delicious food. The table was soon filled with plates of varied dishes, and the girls wasted no time digging in.

"So, what's the latest with you two?" Kamila asked between bites, looking at Aliyah and Amara with a curious smile.

Aliyah grinned. "Not much, just the usual. Work's been keeping me busy, and Amara's been up to her usual uni shenanigans."

Amara chuckled. "Yeah, nothing too exciting. Just trying to keep up with everything."

Kamila raised an eyebrow playfully. "Come on, there's got to be something more interesting than that. Any juicy gossip?"

Aliyah laughed. "Oh, Kamila. Always looking for the next big scoop."

Amara rolled her eyes, smiling. "Nothing too scandalous. Just trying to keep things balanced."

"So, Kamila," Aliyah said, "have you figured out what you're going to wear tonight? You know, for the party?"

Kamila's eyes sparkled. "Oh, I've got a few options. I'm thinking something casual but stylish. I want to look good but still feel comfortable."

Amara teased her, "You're always so put together. I bet you've already planned your outfit down to the last detail."

Kamila laughed, "Guilty as charged. But hey, it's part of the fun. You never know who you might run into girl." she winked.

Aliyah raised an eyebrow, grinning. "Oh? Anyone special you're hoping to bump into?"

Kamila smirked. "Well, you never know. But let's focus on enjoying ourselves tonight."

After finishing their meal, the girls decided to take a stroll around the local shops. They browsed through boutiques, tried on few outfits, and shared laughter over silly fashion choices.

As the night wore on, Aliyah dropped Amara and Kamila off at Kamila's house. "You girls have fun and be safe," she said, giving them a quick hug.

"Will do," Amara and Kamila both said, waving goodbye.

Kamila's house was buzzing with the usual activity. Her younger brother running around, and her mom busy in the kitchen. "Hey, Amara!" Kamila's mom greeted warmly. "It's lovely to see you."

"Hi, aunty," Amara said with a smile. "Thanks for having me over."

"Anytime, dear," she said with a warm smile. "You girls have fun tonight."

Kamila led Amara upstairs to her room. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of excitement and casual banter. They started getting ready for the party, with Kamila's younger brother occasionally popping his head in to ask questions or show off his toy.

"Alright, let's get ready for the party," Kamila said, rummaging through her closet for outfit options.

Amara looked through the choices with interest. "What are you thinking of wearing?"

Kamila pulled out a few options. "Something casual but still cute. We want to look good but not too overdressed you know, just keeping it cute."

As they were picking out their outfits and doing their makeup, Kamila glanced at Amara with a mischievous smile. "You know, I was thinking. We might see Tayo tonight."

Amara's eyes widened in surprise. "Tayo? Why would he be there?"

Kamila shrugged nonchalantly. "I don't know for sure, but it's a possibility. If my brother is there, he's there."

Amara rolled her eyes slightly, looking away. "Oh, well. I'm not really thinking about that."

Kamila raised an eyebrow, teasingly. "Really? Because you seemed a bit distracted when we were talking about him the other day."

Amara laughed. "It's nothing. Like I said, if you would listen, we are just friends."

Kamila didn't let up. "Friends, huh? You sure about that? You keep lying to yourself yeah, cause when you come back trying to tell me that you have feelings for the guy, I'll just bring this whole we are just friends thing back." Kamila said doing air quotation signs.

Amara rolled her eyes and tried to change the subject. "Let's just focus on having fun tonight, okay? and trust me, I mean it when I say we are just friends"

Kamila rolled her eyes playfully. "Fine, fine. But if Tayo shows up, don't say I didn't warn you."

They continued getting ready, their conversation flowing effortlessly. Kamila's mom called from downstairs, "You girls ready to head out?"

"We're almost done!" Kamila called back.

Once they were dressed and ready, Kamila and Amara came downstairs. Kamila's mom handed them a few snacks for the road and reminded them to be safe.

"Thanks, Mom," Kamila said, giving her a hug. "We'll be back late, so don't wait up."

With a final check in the mirror, Amara felt a thrill of excitement. Tonight was going to be fun, and she was ready for whatever the evening had in store.