Katia's Pov:
"Mom! Mom, I'm back!" I called at the top of my voice as I entered into the house with the heavy carton.
I got to the dining and heaved a sigh of relief as I kept it down on the table.
Gosh! This shit is heavy!!
"Katia!" mum called while coming in from the kitchen.
"You're back".
"Yeah - and ive been calling you for ages now" I said, wiping off sweats from my face.
"Oh! So,Were you able to buy everything?" She asked as she got to where I was and opened the carton.
"Yeah" I muttered and checked the time.
Ohh my! It was getting pretty late and Sophia might be here any moment from now.
"Uhm...I'll just leave you to it, mum. I need to get ready now" I said and tried scurrying off.
"Katia" she called back my attention and I turned to look at her.
"Are you still going for that party?" She asked, looking a bit worried.
"Of course, mum! Its Camille's birthday party. What's wrong?" I asked, confused and she sighed.
"Okay I'll be honest here baby I'm just not comfortable with this night party. I mean, I understand Camille is a close friend, but...why must she hold a party in the night?"
"Because birthday parties are held at nights. Mum!" I laughed, but she didn't even crack.
"Katia" she called calmly.
"The truth is, I had this nightmare... And this is the 3rd time and in that nightmare something happened to you. I really don't know what happened exactly but it wasn't good, you were in agony And that scared me,look baby I might not always be here to protect you so I want you to be careful okay".
"Mum!" I cut in, laughing.
"Why are you so scared? Its just a dream, okay? I'm fine and nothing will happen okey. I mean, Camille is not a bad person and doesn't associate with bad guys either so what can possibly go wrong? So...relax. Nothing will happen i promise" I said and laughed again because it sounded really funny.
"Well, you can laugh all you want. But let me warn you, baby, If anything happens to you trust me your friend will hate me,I'll personally kill her" she said sternly, making me think she was actually serious.
Huh?
But then, she chuckled and ruffled my hair.
"Just be careful, okay? That's all I'm trying to say" she said and started bringing out things from the carton.
"Of course" I mumbled and hurried off to my room.
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Okay; so, I'm Katia Bridge - 21 years old and the only child of my mum. My dad,passed when I was 4 actually. So, yeah! We only have each other.
I'm done with high school but unfortunately, I don't have enough cash to further my education. For now, mum and I are trying all we can to make it possible.
As I stood under the shower, I couldn't help but think about mum's words - the dream.
At some point, I laughed.
I mean, how can something possibly go wrong? It's just a party anyway. There's no way anything could go wrong,I trust Camille and she knows her too I wonder why she's been thinking that much.
When I was done bathing, I returned to the room,wore my pretty black dress Then, reached for my blue heels.
Hmm
I went to the mirror to brush my hair and in the process, a knock came upon the door.
"Mum?" I called, still looking into the mirror.
"Don't tell me you're not done" I heard her tiny voice as she opened the door and came in.
Sophia.
I packed my hair in a fine ponytail while laughing "I'm done boss,a baby girl needs time,lol"
"Gosh!You're so slow. I knew you were gonna be the reason I go late!do you know how long I've been waiting?" she grumbled and I just chuckled.
Well, Sophia was a close friend from high school. I wouldn't really call her a best friend - I mean, I'm scared of the word "best".
I turned to look at her when I was done with everything.
"Oh my…!you're pretty!! " I complimented and she couldn't help but blush.
"Not as much as you,so can we go?" She rolled her eyes and laughed.
"Sure!" I replied and took my bag from the bed and we left the room afterwards - ready for the party.
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