Loving Lola

Chapter 17

The party was already getting started and loud music were coming out the speakers at strategic positions in the bar.

I was hanging a card that looked like a plate number but had Suzy's date of birth on it when I felt my phone vibrate in pocket of my denim pants.

Hurriedly, I fit the nail on the wall into the hole in the card.

I pulled out my phone with my free hand and saw the number that was ringing me.

"Hello, Aldean"

"Hi Lola, I need a little help. Me and the guys are trying to get your friend a gift and I was hoping you'd give me a hint".

"Where are you?"

"According to my map I'm still in Lekki but I'm closing on to a mall".

"Alright".

"I guess there are stores in the mall. You can just get her anything simple. Maybe a purse or a wristwatch. She isn't so much into gifts, but she'd appreciate it".

"Thanks for the tip. See you soon".

"I'll get her the wristwatch". Dylan announced. "Mr Aldean sir, you could get her the purse and Damien can buy her a footwear or something".

After leaving the parking lot of the mall,  we entered the main building and were greeted by many luxurious stores.

"Let's meet here in 15 minutes. We can't be too late for this party". I instructed.

"Dylan". I called when he started off immediately.

Narrowing my eyes I said to him.
"Fifteen minutes".

"Sure sir". He replied giving me a thumbs off before walking to the store at the far right which had Gucci  boldly written in front of it.

Damien nodded at me and walked towards a store named Chloé.

I looked around for a bit before choosing to enter a Fendi store.

Some months ago, my little cousin dragged me to get her a pouch at a Fendi store in Washington for her fifteenth birthday. Ever since then, I'd gotten gifts for my mum and my other relatives from there.

When I walked into the store, I was greeted by a young lady to whom I explained what I needed. After a few minutes, she brought with her a small leather bag.

I collected it bag and scrutinized it, wondering if Lola's friend would like it.

The sales assistant then showed me a catalog that had a picture of the bag in my hand and other bags and explained that it is the most trendy bag for this year.

I decided to go with the lady's advice since I didn't have adequate knowledge of these kind of matters.

My Rolex showed me I had spent eight minutes already and had seven minutes left.

I decided to walk outside the store and wait for the guys. I walked deep into the massive mall with hopes of running into either of them.
There was a huge advertisement board at the center of the mall that wasn't easy to miss. It had a model on it wearing a pair of pink earrings. She had on some queer outfit and a name was scribbled in italics, close to the bottom of the outfit Dena.

For some reason I thought the earrings on the model would suit Lola, so I made my way into the Simone Rocha store underneath the poster.

I entered into the store and went straight to the first person I met.

"Excuse me, I would like to get the pink earrings the model on your ad is wearing".

"Of course. This way please".

He gestured with his gloved hands.

"This is a limited edition and the last pair we have in our nationwide stores. I'd like to call the person who would wear this pair lucky.
Only top celebrities have been able to lay hands on this beauty".

He explained as he removed the earrings from the glass display it was and placed them in a box.

He billed my card $250 although I had thought it would be more expensive because he'd said only top celebrities bought the others of its kind.

I walked out of the store, with my purchase in my hand. I only had a minute left.

When I got to the meeting point, Damien was already there.

"You're always on time pal". He said chuckling.
"I hope to catch you late for at least one thing".

"I hope that day never comes. But I'd be happy if Dylan would at least learn that from me. He's already a minute late".

As if on cue, I spotted Dylan from down the hall, scurrying towards us.

"Sorry I'm late, it was hard making a choice". He reported raising a shopping bag with Maybrands written on it, with a sheepish smile on his face.

With fifteen minutes left to get to our destination, Damien spoke.

"You also think she'd wear size 8 right?"

Dylan burst into laughter.
"I was wondering why you've been so quiet. Why didn't you get her something that could fit anyone, like a hat".

Damien glared at Dylan through the rear view mirror
"Why couldn't you mention that earlier? You just said something,what did you expect me to think of getting?" Damien said looking exasperated.

Dylan just shrugged.

I watched their exchange in amusement, feeling content with what I'd bought.

Author's note

Hey guys. I know it's been like forever. I've really missed writing and I'm glad to be back. Expect a lot of chapters as I'll be able to write a lot from now on.
Thank you for your patience

Dena xoxo😘