A South African 19-year-old NYU college student, raised in LA, gets an internship at a prestigious law firm in New York, Upper East Side. As she works on her career, she battles between her studies, substance abuse, glory, and relationships. What wi...
Damson rolls his eyes, as a smile emerges on my lips. He glances at me, with a smirk and licks his lips, incapable of removing my gaze. We lay observing each other. Oh my gosh! Where is Danai, when you need her? My heartbeat speeds up, like a fluttering drum, and I take a deep breath. A sharp jolt increased the feeling in my stomach. And my hands cover my face, to hide my flushed expression.
"Who would have thought that my presence was so highly appreciated, especially by you?! Should I be worried?" I joked as Damson snickered. He grinned and met my gaze before saying, "I'll let you get ready."
August 16th Manhattan, New York NYU Dorms; Annika's Getting Ready! 10:00 PM
"Don't stop until you've achieved everything, you've dreamed."
Thoughts will be italicized!
Danai meticulously paints her nails with a luxurious, deep blue polish before gracefully gliding into the shower. Meanwhile, I carefully apply a velvety, dark red to my nails. As I sit at my desk, the soft glow of my laptop screen draws my attention, but I'm interrupted by the sound of the shower draining. I quickly wrap myself in a towel, ready to start my shower.
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The shower faucet is tugged on gently, letting the water flow down into the drainage. After showering, I reach for the towel hanging on the handle, and it wraps snugly around my body as I step into my slippers.I make my way to my room, ready to start choosing my outfit for the day.
August 16th, NYU Campus NYU Dorms; Annika's Getting Ready! 10:00 PM
Danai tramps into my room, with her dress unzipped, my hands draft her back, and my fingers tug on the zipper, as it zips up. Danai straightens her hair and spirals the ends. I tauten my black dress up, shifting my hair from my back, and she flits up my apparel. My body lays on the wall, hauling my lace black tights up, designing my shoes with pointed black raven heels. I lay on my legs, and style my hair in a half-up, half-down style.
* Outfit • Annika Jelani
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* Hair • Annika Jelani
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