Hot Coffee (The Hollens)

Chapter 12 ( Watch This)

Emma's POV

When I saw him in the kitchen preparing breakfast I wanted to tell him. I had to tell him what I heard last night, but when he told me about the paycheck, my mind state changed. I was so looking forward to buying some new stuff, from underwear to clothes to getting a new hair-do; so I let it be.

And Sharon was sort of scary with her judging eyes, sharp mouth and long nails. She would slap me back to Africa if I had told him about her conversation. Besides, it wasn't my business. Mr. Hollen was capable of taking care of himself and his relationship was above my pay grade.

The next day I looked at my paycheck. I wanted to cash it out so badly. One thousand dollars in just one week was indeed generous. I didn't make that at Carl's Cafe in a month.

I found Halley in the backyard watering the plants.

"Um, Halley," I began. I was still mindful of how I approached her. "I really want go to the bank and cash this so I'm taking my half day today."

"I think I'll come too."

"Okay, but... Uh."

"Relax, Emma. Mr. Hollen isn't here and there isn't much to do. We can take a half day together. I'll get my bag."  She moved towards the chambers.

Did she seriously want to go out with me? Halley? That was very unexpected.

Luis took us to a near-by bank. I loved how the mansion was situated between nearly everything we could need: supermarkets, clothing boutiques-- affordable and not-so-affordable, hair salons, movie theatres, stores, parks, clinics and health centres, libraries, a museum, malls and churches. 

"After this we'll go shopping," Halley said softly as we cashed in.

The car was parked on the street and Luis followed at a close but respectable enough distance behind us as our personal bodyguard.

"Is he obligated to do this?" I asked.

"Yes. Whenever we leave the mansion. It's just for protection."

"Oh, okay then."

Halley led us to Sisters, a fashion boutique with a wide range of accessories and different styles in clothing.

"Try this on, Emma." She handed me an off the shoulder black dress and ushered me into a changing room.

I took off my over-sized dress and tried on the new one. Halley's mouth dropped open when she saw me in it. "Emma, you're beautiful. Why do you cover up yourself like a saint?"

so I

salon now. We have to do something

I asked as I tried to match her

you," she answered without looking back

to do to your hair today?" the

she smiled back. "A relaxer," she answered

"Okay. Lets get started."

me into a chair and the

me tips on how to care for my

my hair was finished and the hair maintenance lessons were over,

change into the dress

one of the rooms in the hair salon and it felt magical, like when Cinderella's fairy godmother changed her rags into the beautiful ball gown. Halley's eyes popped again. She

to do one

"What's that Halley?"

and threw them out of the

"Halley, what the hell!"

to the mall. I've got a friend there. She's an eye specialist. We'll get you

you being so nice to me now, is there a catch to this?"

a team now. Agnes had

Mr. Hollen

laughed. "No,

could spend more time with her  grandchildren and have her own life. I'd cursed Mr.

here," Halley opened the door and ushered me out, once again, and we stood in front

work like magic once they're in your eyes,"

strange on my eyes but my vision was

I forget the take them out and I fall asleep?" I asked with concern.

want to make a religious habit

"Really?"

"Affirmative. I don't kid."

so much." I paid for it and she gave me a free pair courtesy ofMr. Hollen.

myself a dress now, Emma,"  Halley said as we rode up an escalator. We entered a clothing store and Halley took a

"What do you think?"

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