Behind The Face Of A Stigma

Girl talk

Wear Red...
He had told her but he never said why. He had dropped her off that day. He was well mannered as he opened the car door for her to step out and took her hands when they walked. He also listened attentively when she talked. Was he always like that or was he just keeping his own end of the bargain? She mused. She felt safe with him and she didn't know why.

It was a Thursday and she was off duty today. As usual, she had decided to spend it with her best friend Rhema at her house. She was smiling again and she didn't even realise it.

"Your unconscious smiles is awakening my inner serial killer." Rhema said, wearing a serious, yet funny look.

"Ohhhh... I'm so soooo scared." Naomi taunted.

"Naomi I'm really loosing my shit here and if you don't tell me why you're smiling, I'd slap you so hard Google won't find you..."

Naomi chuckled.
"You know this was the first thing I noticed about you before we became friends. You think you're mean, but honestly you sound funny when you talk."

"I'd wipe off that smut off your face if you don't tell me what's going on with you and  prince charming." Rhema pried on.

"Nothing." Naomi said and stopped smiling. "How's Grey?" Naomi asked quickly changing the topic.

"No No, don't do that. Don't get smart with me. That's bull! Out with it already. What's up with you and your boyfriend? He's getting a lot of your attention these days." Rhema continued.

"Awwwwwwwwn how sweet. I never took you for a jealous one." Naomi teased.

"Fine if you won't talk about him, at least tell me about the party."

"Cool. It's in two days." Naomi replied nonchalantly.

"So what did your prince charming ask you to wear?" Rhema asked.

"You're also coming right?"

"Well I might. I'm so used to their parties that I'm tired of going to one."

She had also been invited as her father was an important figure in the IITA.

"Well, my boyfriend..." Naomi started, lacing her voice with sarcasm "asked me to wear a red dress. He already provided a rack of dresses for me, booked a whole day at one of the most expensive spas in town just for me and even paid for my hairstyling and all. I told him I could afford to pay all that on my own, but he had insisted."

"I'm impressed..."

"About what?" Naomi asked.

"Him. You know what Naomi? I think you should open your arms to change but don't let go of your values." Rhema advised.

"Ah... What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, when life gives you lemon..."

"Hold it right there!" Naomi cut in. "When did you become a motivational speaker?"

"Don't interrupt me. As I was saying when life..."

"I don't know when you became a motivational speaker but don't fucking give me that lemon talk." Naomi cut in again. "I've heard about the lemon talk for years and I'm sick of it. Life has given me nothing but pains, anxiety and worries and no lemon. But just because we're friends I'd take your advice. When life gives me lemon, I'd make sure to make some lemonade. Thank you for the advice. You're not welcome!"

"Did you just use the F-word?" Rhema questioned, her voice heavy with shock. "Holy moly! I can't believe it! That's fan-fucking-tastic!"

"I was innocent until I met you." Naomi replied, giving her a puppy look and a guilty pout.

"Way to go Rhema! Good job. We're making some impact here." Rhema said, while patting herself on the back.

"You're a bad influence." Naomi said, still pouting.

"You're welcome. But hey, no more swear words. Okay? That's my thing and my world. You stick to being the good girl and let me remain the bad ass. We can't have two bad eggs in a basket, now can we?"

"No we can't."

"Promise me?"

"I promise."

"Good. Should we order Pizza?" Rhema asked.

"Yes please...!" Naomi exclaimed.

"What type?"

"The usual of course. Supreme Chicken with margarita and pepperoni combo."

"Okurrrr. Coming through..."

Hey guys,

I know this chapter is kinda short. Might even be the shortest I've written so far😅 but I had to split it with the next chapter because it was becoming way too long.

Their conversation might be short but it felt real and natural to me and I didn't want to add a bunch of meaningless talks just to make it longer.

What crazy moments or crazy talks have you had with your friends? Do share it in the comment section😘.

I'm super excited about the next chapter! There's going to be drama... No spoilers. I promise🤭.

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