Chapter 24
Zara and Nia were still caught in the vibrant energy of Yaad Vybez when the night began to wind down. The music had softened, the crowd had thinned, and a comfortable weariness settled over them. Miss Ivy, the owner, gave them warm hugs and insisted they come back soon. "Girl, this has been exactly what I needed," Zara said, stretching her arms above her head, feeling the happy exhaustion settle in. Nia grinned, her eyes sparkling. "Me too. But I'm ready to crash." They stepped out into the cool night air, the sounds of Yaad Vybez fading behind them. The city lights twinkled around them, a stark contrast to the lively warmth they'd just left. "Alright, it's taxi time," Nia declared, hailing a cab from the curb. "You're heading back to the hotel?" "Yeah," Zara replied, pulling out her
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