Pernicious

|Chapter 6|

February 23, 1988
Kansas City, Missouri
6:00 pm

Naya's Perspective:

Tonight was a big night. I was going to get to see Michael perform for the first time in forever.

I spent extra time getting ready in my hotel room. My hair was ginormous with big, voluminous curls. My face was painted up to make me stand out. I had on a tight red dress that would be sure to impress. My heels and accessories laid neatly on the bed, ready to be put on. Nadia was ready to go too, but while I was getting ready, I had her watch cartoons on the hotel television.

"Hey Mommy? Can you do that to my hair too?" She points at my hair.

"Well, I don't think it'll be this big, but I can put some curls in your hair. Come sit over here." I made sure my curling iron was still hot.

"Ok!" She pushes herself off the bed and trots over by my feet.

I brush out her already unusually thick hair. I begin taking the curling iron and putting loose waves into her hair.

"Ow Mommy! That's really hot!" She whines.

"I didn't even touch your skin. It's alright baby girl." I said being even more careful on her hair.

After a few more minutes of working on her hair, I was finally finished making her hair look super cute. I must say, I think I did a pretty good job.

Nadia turns around and looks in the mirror. She gives a great big smile.

"Mommy! My hair is beautiful! Thank you so much!" She leans in and kisses me on the cheek.

"You're welcome! Now to finish off your look, let's put on a little gloss." I grab the nearest gloss and apply it on her little lips. She starts rubbing her lips together.

"Mmm! Tastes like cherry!" She says excitedly.

I finish getting ready and gather everything together that I'd need. Once we were ready to go, Nadia and I left the room. Bill was waiting for us right outside the room.

"You two look beautiful! Ready to go?" He says.

Being bashful little Nadia, she tried to hide behind my leg.

"Yup! We're ready and on time too!" I said nodding in agreement.

Bill takes us to the floor level and takes us to our ride. We hop in and drive away.

"Hey Bill, does Michael have Malik?" I asked a bit concerned.

"Yes ma'am. Michael and Miss Thumbtzen left a while ago to the arena. They had Malik." He said assuring me.

Tatiana? I used to drive with Michael to the places he performed...I guess moving on wasn't that hard...

I put on gloomy face. Nadia could tell and it bugged her.

"Mommy, what's wrong?" She said tugging on my arm.

"Nothing, sweetie. Are you ready to see
Daddy perform?" I asked to lighten up the mood.