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"Oh please you all should hurry up so that your dad can take you all along with him"Clara stated as she hurriedly dressed Sophia who was playing with snack on her hand.
"Gosh! You'll stain yourself!!give it to me"she snatched away the snack placing it on the table beside her.
"You come here"Angel dragged Micheal to herself knotting his tie,"now you look like a gentleman"she praised with a smile.
"And what about me???"David questioned with an eye roll.
"You're ugly tsk"she replied mockingly.
"At least I'm more handsome than you"He responded back slaying like a gentleman.
"Oh please,I can't be handsome ,I'm cute!"She attacked back.
"Oh can you both stop that, you're late for school!"Clara half yelled annoyed.
"We're done!!"The three of them yelled out in unison.
"Ugh whatever"she muttered arranging Sophia's dress.
"Are you all done??"Derrick voice was heard from behind as he graciously walked down the stairs arranging his tie.
"We're done pops"they all replied grinning.
"Alright!! let's head out fellas"he grinned joyously staring at the kids as Angel rushed to take his briefcase moving out followed by the other.
"Safe trip"Clara smiled,"thanks"he gave her a peck on the forehead.
"Take care of yourself"he added moving out.
She smiled sitting on the couch,her mind wandering as her phone rang.
"Ugh who's it??"she murmured to herself picking up the phone.
"Oh"She mouthed realizing the caller.
"Her babe?!"She called out,"Good morning"
"Good morning sweet bestie!!!!!!!"The caller replied from the other end.
"Come on,when would you stop been dramatic"a little smile creeped her face,"how are you doing??"
"Oh I'm great!,wanted to tell you I'd visit today...hope you're free?? You better don't tell me you're going to work, I've got loads of gist for ya"the caller said,she could feel she was smiling.
She chuckled,"I ain't even feeling well...I already have a day off today so...."
"What???!!!....you're sick????....uhhhh don't tell me derrick was hard on you last night??"her friend teased.
"What the heck!!! Favour!!!!! That's not it!gosh girl!!"She half yelled,this time smiling broadly in embarrassment.
"Hahahahah okay okay,I'm just kidding duhh,so what's up with you??,hope it's not your eye issues huh???,you know I could call a doctor on my way"Her friend suggested.
"Nah,that's not it...it's just malaria....Angel would get some drugs from the chemist nearby,don't stress yourself dear"Clara replied.
"Oh,I see then.... alright chat you later.....oh sweety...ouch stop it I'm on call....arghhhh.....oh.my....clara I'll call you back "she heard as the call ended immediately.
She chuckled,"you never cease to amaze me this girl!"She muttered to herself, dropping the phone.
"Ha!"she heaved a sigh of relieve resting on the couch.
"Dad is gone with the kids now.....here's the medicine "Angel came in abruptly.
"You okay mum??"she asked,seeing how pale Clara looked.
"Ah yes I am,just a little headache"Clara swiftly stood upright from the cushion.
"You're sure about that?? You look more pale than before...you want me to call the driver??"Angel kept suggesting.
"Jeez Angel,can you just stop,you're adding to my headache"
"Oops sorry"She grinned sheepishly.
"Should I bring your breakfast here or you'll stay in the dinning?"Angel questioned further.
"Just bring it here,you ask so many questions"Clara murmured.
"That's because you'll answer back"Angel responded grinning as she ran happily to the kitchen dancing at interval.
"Silly girl!"Clara chuckled smiling as she watched her go into the kitchen.
Soon, Angel came back with the plate of food placing it to the table,"here's it.."she stated,a grin still plastered on her face.
"Thanks"Clara muttered adjusting herself on the couch as she set to eat.
"Uhm mum..."Angel began..
"I want to tell you something.."She added as Clara turned to her.
"What's it??"Clara questioned.
Angel clasped her lips together nervously as she fidget the hem of her shirt.
"Well...mum....i ..uhmm. I don't know If you'll be angry,I...."
"Can you just talk??!!!!!"Clara cut her off immediately.
"The thing is,I wanted to go out with my friends today,just a get together but I don't know when we'll be coming back "Angel rushed her words as she rubbed her palms together...
"I don't know if you'll let...me...go..."She tightened her face in fright.
"hmm, seriously???"Clara questioned.
"And you're telling me now?,what if I decline??"She asked.
"Oh please mummy don't decline"Angel pouted rushing closer to her mum as she held her arm,"please mummy.... please please.....I promise I'll be a good girl"She made a puppy face.
"It's not about been a good girl Angel, it's the risk of you going"Clara stated.
"Would you be back before 7pm???,I don't want your dad to complain"She asked.
"Yeah I think so,we aren't staying all night"Angel replied.
"When are you going??"She asked.
"Uhm by 10,I just wanted to inform you before I leave since it isn't a church activity"She explained.
"Seriously???!!!! And I'm about to make a snack! Who would help me out now?!"Clara half yelled feigning annoyance.
"Mum,the maid is around"Angel pouted even more,shaking her mother gently.
'please mum!!!!!!!"She whined.
"Ugh!fine!...when you get married,tell your husband that the maid is around to do the cooking,guess you want her to steal your man!"Clara teased.
"Mum!!!!!!"Angel burst out laughing.
"That's not happening,I can cook duhh....besides before then I would learn to make basic snacks too"She defended.
"Uh huh...I hear you"Clara muttered digging into her food.
"So I'm I allowed to go??"She questioned.
"Yeah you can,but be back before 7 and please be careful....hope Mitchel is going with you??"
Clara questioned.
"Yes she is...."she replied.
"Want me to pick and outfit for you??"Clara smirked.
"If course yeah!!!!!!!!!"Angel squealed happily.
"Hehe silly girl,there's still time then, let me finish eating...go take your bath,I'll join soon"Clara muttered stuffing a spoonful of rice into her mouth.
"Thanks mum,you're the best!!"Angel smiled pecking her on the cheek before running upstairs.
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"Tada!!!!open your eyes"Clara stated joyously as Angel opened her eyes
"Wow!"She mouthed,"mum!!!you never told me you're so good in makeup"Angel commented marveled.
Clara chuckled,"I'm not so good in it...when I was a teen,I was a fan of Kpop and douyin makeup activist,I learned a little trick from there"Clara exclaimed.
"Wow,mum..... gosh!this is gorgeous,I can't even believe this is my face...I look like a fairy"Angel touched her face still lost in the art.
"Okay enough of delusion,it's time to pick an outfit"Clara brought her back to reality opening her closet.
"Hmm a get together huh??...a classic free style wear would do,since you all are friends"Clara muttered to no one in particular as she brought out a blue jean and black t-shirt.
"Like this combo??"She asked shaking the wear on the air.
"Yeah....but isn't that to simple?"Angel questioned.
"Chill girl,this is just th basic,I was asking you a question"Clara attacked back making Angel chuckle in embarrassment.
"Alright mum"
Clara searched her wardrobe again as she brought out a knitted blue sleeveless cardigan,"And this!!"She mouthed.
"here try it"She stated.
"Won't it ruin my makeup??,I was thinking I'm gonna wear a botton top or zipper"Angel suggested.
"It won't,I already added a makeup settling spray of your face,it's hard to go off easily...come on,try this now"Clara urged as she stood taking the dress.
She dressed up quickly been wowed by the outcome "damn mum,I actually love dressing in gowns and smirk,never trousers and shirt could fit me so well"Angel commented admiring her buttocks in the trousers
"Well still looks a little simple...come let me add you some jewelry"Clara stated.
"I'll be back,let me get some from my room"
"But I have some...."
"Those ones aren't perfect for your dress code,I'll get some of mine I use when I was still of your age"Clara smiled walking out of the room as she came back after a short while with a box.
She placed it on the table opening it,"wow mum!!!!! You got all this???? Were you a tomboy back then??"Angel muttered in amazement seeing the shiny rings and necklace.
"You could say that ...you know we tomboys pay attention to jewelry and dress code "Clara explain.
"We move with attitude "she added smirking,"we look dangerous but deep down we've got a pure soul....I really love dressing like a guy to pursue the boys away,so many thought I was a guy back then"Clara chuckled her mind drifting to her childhood lifestyle.
"It was fun too.."she commented.
"Wow!"Angel mouthed,her hand drifting to peculiar GIF bracelet.
"You like that??"Clara questioned.
"Yeah...can I take this??"she muttered.
"Yeah,you can have it,it was given to me by crush back then"she explained.
"Aww ..what happened then??"Angel asked curious.
"He was just using me to have fun, luckily I noticed on time...I wasn't hurt as much"She explained.
"Ohh I see,it's beautiful though"She commented wearing it on her wrist.
"Aww that matches your outfit"Clara commented.
"Yeah"
"Here"Clara handed a ring to her and a necklace, "wear this too"she stated as she walked back to her closet.
"Where do you drop your scarfs??"She questioned,her eyes searching around.
"There"Angel pointed at the down part of the closet as she concentrated on wearing the accessories.
Clara squatted opening it, "hmm,no black scarf either..girl you're full of pink and green gosh!!"Clara lamented in fraustration.
"Those are my best colours mum"angel defended.
"Ugh whatever"She hissed,"I'll go get a black scarf in my room"She stated leaving the room again.
"Here...stand up"She stated walking up to her.
She arranged the scarf in a triangle form stuffing an end part at the side of her waist band.
"Yo!! That's my girl"Clara squealed in satisfaction.
Angel smiled in satisfaction staring at herself in the mirror.
"My friends would be wowed"She chuckled,"They've never seen me dress this way before"
"Well...you have now"Clara replied smiling.
"Here's your shoe too,put this on"Clara stretch her hand giving her a blue canvas.
"Cool! hahaha"She muttered putting them on.
"I love it"she added as she watched herself one more time at the mirror.
"I'm good to go now!,thanks mum"Angel appreciated picking up her hand bag from the table as her phone beeped.
"Damn!it's 53 minutes past 10!"she panicked.
"It's okay,it's just a get together anyways,most people would come by 11 since it's a time to just relax and have fun with old friends"Clara explained calming her.
"Oh!,i see .... but I don't think those excited freaks would waste any minute of time...I need to start going now mum....bye"She rasped pecking Clara on both cheeks as she dashed out immediately.
Clara sighed smiling,"At least you've got a wonderful youthful time"she mumbled rising to her feet as she dusted her knees which she has kept on the floor for some few minutes.
She dressed Angel bed properly and kept her dressing table near before leaving the room.
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