Love is a Golden Chance

Night at this Museum

The evening of the next day was pretty eventful. I just finished a painting of an ancient vase, which was my homework for art. It looked accurate enough to get me the grade I am hoping for. I pulled out a fresh piece of paper, and sketched out a rough looking animal. My strokes got more on point, and contoured perfectly as my hand became more confident. The drawing looked more like a tiger, and when I drew the razor sharp incisors , I could almost hear the roar of the beast I created. Almost as if it came to life.

Amaria called me downstairs for dinner at about 8.30. I sat, twiddling my fork around the uneaten spaghetti. Something was disturbing me, which even I was unaware of. Amaria asked, with her comforting tone, "What is the matter, Ashley? Is the food not to your taste?"

I giggled, as I know she is great at perking me up, in the gloomiest of times. "No, It's delicious. Don't worry about me."

Then it was her turn to laugh. "How can it taste so good, when you haven't even tried it, dear?"

Smiling, I shovelled a bit of food into my mouth, and I have to admit, she is great at cooking, even better than my mom.

After I had done with feeding myself to the fullest, I went upstairs to practise my dance routine that me and Tayyibah had learnt from Suga's dance channel on Youtube. Oh boy, does he dance well. He is great at choreography, as his friends are involved in some of his videos. I tried out the pelvic move, and previous attempts of it had failed, but today was a different story. I perfectly twisted my hips, and with the beat too.

I realised It was about 11.00 when I was finished with homework and chores, and started to get ready for this museum Miss Felina called having "special effects".

I wanted to look as sexy as possible, because going outside meant finding someone special. All the guys in my grade, aren't the dating material, except Suga, and no one had took an interest in me. I have always dreamed of going out with a hot, tall and dark haired dude, but I guess dreams don't exist in reality (that's why they are called 'dreams', duh).

Shifting smoothly through the wardrobe, I tried to feel for something velvety, but I found something even better. A sequinned black sleeveless top, and tight, dark skinny jeans was the perfect choice. I slipped them on, and a found best leather jacket on top of that. I went over to my mirror, and took a long glance at myself. Need make-up, I thought.

I applied only one layer, and my reflection portrayed me as cute. But not sexy. Meh.

I heard Amaria's car engine revving up, and that was the indication that I was getting a free lift. Yes. I gathered a few snacks and my bag, and rushed down the stairs. I opened the front door, ignoring the cold breeze that hit me.

She drove on for half an hour, and I sat as silent as a stone. That funny feeling in my stomach greeted me. It was probably just the nerves, I reassured myself, I am going to have a fun night.

Amaria turned at the kerb, and I could make out the museum from the distance. Sure enough, It was glowing and alight, which meant it was open. So Miss Felina wasn't crazy after all. I was.

Speaking of Miss Felina, I caught sight of her standing on the top staircase. Beside her were a few students lingering. I recognized Tayyibah immediately and she looked magnificent. Her hair was in lose curls, and she wore a baggy shirt with tight leather trousers. Quickly, I ran up the steps to greet my best friend. Up close her makeup was on point, making me feel a little jealous for not trying hard enough with mine. Jeez.

As a few more pupils arrived we were instructed to stand single file. Yeah right. But suprisingly they did what they were told.

Miss Felina called out our names on the register. One by one.

I walked in, beside my best friend, looking around in awe. But this was only the beginning.

There was much more to come, more things that were very unexpected for me to expect...