- LOVING YOU FROM A DISTANCE

3

Kassiani Saidi

New York, New York

The girls arrived at their hotel, smiling as they entered the sleek, modern lobby. The vibrant energy of New York City was loud, and they couldn't wait to see what awaited them.

"This hotel is so nice," Malorie said, pulling out her phone to capture the decor for her Instagram story. "We need to take pictures for memories."

Nyokabi was already filming their check-in process. "I'm already on it. This trip is about to be one for the books, babe."

Kassiani grinned, taking in the surroundings. "I'm loving it here already. Let's hurry up and get ready for brunch."

Their suite was a dream, with large windows framing a view of the city. As they unpacked, the girls couldn't get over the dreamy views.

"This view is everything," Kassiani said, setting up her camera to post on Snap with the view. "We need more trips like this."

Malorie joined her by the window. "No, literally, it's only our first trip together and I'm already in love."

The girls prepped for brunch with the upbeat vibes of Asake blasting through the speakers. The energetic beats of "Sungba" and "Joha" filled the room as they applied their makeup and perfected their looks.

Kassiani was the last to get dressed. As someone who loved to take her time, she hated being rushed because she would easily stress out.

Kassiani was sporting a stunning two-piece skirt and cropped top from Zara. The outfit showcased her slim curves, and she paired it with white Miu Miu shoes, a matching bag, and a coordinating clip. She checked herself out in the mirror, satisfied with her look.

"I love the outfit, Kass," Nyokabi said, giving her a smile.

"Yeah, where did you get it? It fits so good," Malorie agreed.

"Zara, babe," Kass said.

"I never find anything in there. I feel like it's a hit or miss for me," Nyokabi replied, sighing.

"Honestly, especially on that strange website they have," Malorie added.

"Bye, guys. You just need to know how to look properly," Kass said. "They have a lot of gems, but the girlies on TikTok be showing all the good stuff before I can get to it these days."

"Lol, true. Bring back gatekeeping, please," Malorie said seriously.

"Malorie? Please," Nyokabi and Kass laughed.

"Yeah, I'm tired of me getting to everything and it's sold out."

"No, real," Kass added.

"Are you guys ready?" Nyokabi asked, grabbing her purse.

"Yeah, let's go. My stomach is singing," Kassiani said, feeling a wave of hunger. "The food better be nice too."

As they stepped out of the hotel, the streets of New York greeted them with their usual hustle and energy, and they made their way to brunch.

They arrived at a TikTok approved brunch spot in Soho. Settling into their seats, they soaked up the cool vibe and looked forward to a delicious meal.

"The food looks good here. I've seen it everywhere," Malorie said.

"Honestly I've seen too many videos I already know what I'm having ," Nyokabi agreed.

As they scanned the menu, Nyokabi turned to Kassiani with a curious look. "So, Kass, are we gonna find you a man this trip or are you still Mrs. Love-No-Niggas?"