Arranged Hate

Chapter 9

I had a slight jump in my step as we walked to the market. The rest of the family was surprised when they heard we made up and even more surprised when we never fought on the way there. They were watching us curiously waiting for us to explode.

"You never went to the market before, did you?" Harry asked.

"Well I went... Nope" I admitted.

"Then you better stay with Naomi the whole time. You'll get lost" Tasha said.

"Ok" I said and Naomi linked our arms together.

"We are going to have so much fun" she squealed.

I burst out laughing.

"Try not to wave your money around. It's not that busy today but it's the perfect place for thieves. I do not want you to become bankrupt" Albert warned.

"Don't worry, Albert. Every rich person has to learn self-defence and has to learn how to scan their surroundings for anyone suspicious. Like for example your son is behind me giving me bunny ear" I said.

They all looked behind me where Hector is caught red handed. Tasha glared at him but is saw the slight curve at the end of her lips. We walked and Naomi was telling me all the stalls we going to visit. When we got there, there wasn't a huge crowd that gives you no space to move but one that you can twirl 360 degrees with arms out and no one will touch your fingertips. The whole group of us split up in pairs disappearing in different directions. Naomi dragged me to the first stall full of jewellery that sparkle. I brought Lucie a beautiful bracelet with cute butterflies on it. We went from stall to stall and I bought a few things like a camera to take pictures to put in Kevin's journal and a few pens to write with. Harry and Hector joined us when we walked into the clothing stall. Naomi and I grabbed a few clothes and went into the makeshift change rooms. I gave the camera to Hector to take pictures of us. We twirled around in dresses, skirts, crop tops and shorts. Harry burst out laughing when I came out in black denim shorts, purple crop top and heels. I pulled my tongue at him then walked back into the change room. I changed into a short sleeveless plum-black lace dress. Naomi finished after the second dress but stayed with Harry and Hector while I got clothes for my future wardrobe. I stepped into a pair of black lace toms. I opened the curtain. Harry gulped and stared at me like I'm an alien and Naomi gasped.

"That one. Pick that one" Naomi said jumping up and down.

"Fine I'll pick it" I said putting my hand on her shoulders to stop her from jumping.

"Smile" Hector said holding the camera in my direction.

I turned sideways and turned my head in his direction. I weaved my fingers in my hair and held in there with the other hand one my hip and one foot lifted behind me in the air to show the shoes. He took the picture. I walked back into the change room to change but Naomi stopped me.

"Get your other clothes and let's pay for them but keep wearing this outfit. As long as you pay for it its fine" she shouted.

"Ok" I said.

I grabbed my purse and a few pairs of clothes and the clothes and shoes I wore before I can here. Harry took the clothes from me so I could pay. The guy behind the table that I am paying at looked me up and down.

"That really fits your figure" he commented.

"Thanks" I said.

He put all the clothes in a bag for me and I added my other stuff I bought in there and hanged the camera around my neck. I held my purse in my hand hesitating to put it in the bag.

"Here. Let me put it in my pocket" Harry said holding out his hand.

"Ok but I know exactly how much money is in there" I said putting it in his hand.