AALIYAH'S POV
Aaliyah Ahmed walked Into the hall of Sheraton hotel in Abuja and thought it looked amazing. The tables were set with pink coloured brocade cloths, the white candlesticks and silverware. Crystal chandeliers spiraled down from the arching sky-blue ceiling, illuminating the glimmering golden walls and a floor so polished it looked like an iced-over lake. It was going to be an eventful night
The clinic Aaliyah worked for ,TCF (Therapy comes first ) was organising a charity event called "The Physiotherapy Trust". The purpose of the charity was to gather enough money to give free therapy sessions for people who could not afford it.
Aaliyah walked around the hall inspecting and trying to make sure everything was in place.As she brought out her notebook to jot down points, she heard a loud scream backstage.
"What do you mean she cancelled?" Sarah questioned
Sarah, the head of the organising committee for the event was also Aaliyah's boss for the day.
"Is everything alright Sarah?" Aaliyah asked
"If it was I won't be screaming Alice" Sarah Spat back
"Its Aali.... never mind"
It was a very normal thing for Aaliyah. The clinic she worked at was ran by a white person. They had just opened a branch in Abuja so quite a good number of the employers and employees were white which meant difficulty in pronouncing her easy, very easy name.
"Take a deep breath Sarah" Aaliyah mocked
Sarah rolled her eyes and sent evil glares Aaliyah's way. If looks could kill.
"One of the models who was supposed to participate in the auction tonight bailed Alice but since its so funny, why don't you take her place" Sarah suggested
"No thank you, I'm very ok as your assistant" Aaliyah reassured
"That wasn't a suggestion Alice, you are going to participate and I am not taking no for an answer and don't worry about your work .We will find someone to take over your job for today" Sarah stated firmly.
Lost for words, Aaliyah nodded .
"Mary take Alice to the dressing room and show her the dress she's going to wear tonight. Start prep for hair and makeup too, HURRY" Sarah screeched .
IN THE DRESSING ROOM
"No , I am not taking my scarf off" Aaliyah stated
"But Sarah need us to work on you hair Madam" the makeup Artist said
There was no way in hell she was taking her scarf off.
"Mary, go and tell Sarah I said its my way or the highway because I'm not taking the damn scarf off" Aaliyah said fuming
Mary scrambled off quickly to go convey the message. Not up to a minute later, she came back to the dressing room. She marched up to the makeup artist and whispered into her ear.
"Sarah said we should do whatever you say" the makeup artist said sarcastically
"she better" Aaliyah thought.
"Are you bald Madam" the makeup artist asked smirking
"Lets just say if we add your hair, with Mary's and Sarah's , it still won't reach my hair length" Aaliyah said smiling broadly at the makeup artist.
That wiped the smirk off her face.
About an hour later, they were done with her makeup and they moved to the wardrobe section. Aaliyah had a feeling she wouldn't like the dresses so she texted her sister and asked her to bring a dress from home for her
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HAPPY ENDING
Romance"He was a path for you Aaliyah, I'm your final destination" he said with watery eyes. sometimes , it hurts to be in love....
