Chapter 23

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*Onika*

"Mommy, we're going to be late to the Bamamas!" Destiny complained, letting out a dramatic sigh.

I chuckled as I carefully applied the last stroke of mascara to my lashes. "Bahamas, baby." I corrected her with a smile. "And we're not going to be late. I'm almost done, I promise."

"But you already said that." She mumbled, still sulking.

"Yeah, but this time it's actually true, I'm done for real."

I turned to the mirror and gave myself one final look. I was pretty satisfied with what I saw, a light, natural makeup look perfect for a  six hours flight. What really took the most time was installing my wig. I hadn't an anticipated it taking so long, and I ended up calling Tae over this morning to help. Thank God he was available because there was no way I was flying to the Bahamas while struggling with my own hair. Not on vacation.

I glanced back at Destiny, who was lounging on my bed, my phone clutched in her tiny hands as she watched youtube videos. She looks adorable thanks to the intricate hairstyle my mom had done for her yesterday, cornrows that formed perfect geometric patterns, all gathered into a neat high bun. My baby was too cute.

"How do I look, Des' ?" I asked, turning around to face her fully.

She paused the video and gave me an approving smile. "You're beautiful, mommy. And I really really really like your hair like this." My long, curly black wig cascaded down my back, giving me that extra touch of glam.

"Thank you, baby." I said, feeling a little flutter of pride. "Now go put your shoes on. We need to leave before these people start blowing up my phone."

"Okay!" She chirped, hopping off the bed and handing me back my phone before she ran downstairs.

I sat on the edge of the bed and scrolled through the group chat I'd made just a few days ago. And as expected, they were already talking mess about me being late.

Bahamas Beach Beauty💋🏝️

fine ass kelly💘 : Yo Nicki Minaj where tf is you at ???

fine ass kelly💘 : Didn't you say you were gonna be on time???

Mingus : don't waste your time gurl she probably in the shower or sum

mom❤️ : And mind you, she is the one organizing this trip.

Bey🐝 : Right, this is crazy

Robyn🧑🏽‍🦲 : I'm beating her ass when she gets here, watch.

Lo🩷 : You ain't gon' do nun so sit yo ass down

Mingus : oop👀 I wouldn't have taken this level of disrespect rih

Robyn🧑🏽‍🦲 : that's what we do London??? let's fight.

Michelle🤍 : okay, I'm recording everything so TSR can have something juicy to show the world

fine ass kelly💘 : with them messy ass captions

Lo🩷 : Robyn i'm coming for you, get ready.

Robyn🧑🏽‍🦲 : bitch you're literally sitting right beside me ???

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