Getting prepared

"Why am I doing this?" I asked myself. "So that you can look even more beautiful at the party, mommy!" squealed Mia. Mia and I were currently in a expensive boutique called Monsieur. Rihanna told me she would meet me inside and she already arranged an appointment. Today was Friday, Mia usually comes out really early on this day, so I couldn't ask Alex to babysit her. He was focusing on apprehending a criminal with his team.

I sighed a bit stressed. 'Why am I doing this again?' I thought a bit grumpy.

"C'mon Mia let's go inside and remember to not cause trouble or reveal who we are" I reminded Mia. Mia and I came in disguise because the scandal still didn't blow over.

"I know" Mia answered.

We entered the boutique and were greeted by Rihanna. She wore a beautiful long pink floral dress with black high heels, had light make up on and wore sunglasses. "So this is your daughter." stated Rihanna staring at Mia. I nodded and introduced Mia to her.

"Hi!" Mia said with a smile which caused Rihanna to smile back. "Well let's get this started." Rihanna said and led me to a room full of clothes, accessories and shoes. The owner of the boutique, a woman, greeted us and showed me a variety of outfits. They were all different colours and looked gorgeous.

"Your daughter is really cute. What does she like?" Rihanna complimented and then asked. I stopped looking through the clothes and looked towards my daughter. She was sitting on a seat and playing games in my phone. I turned to look at Rihanna. "Yeah she is cute...and don't try to have small talk with me or ask me about her again. I really don't want to talk to you, I am only doing this on my own benefit and owing you, that's all." I said and looked through the clothes again.

"Yeah I get it. You don't have to tell me." she mumbled. "So when am I going to meet that friend of yours?" I asked as I tried on a dress.

"You will meet him at the party. Don't worry he already knows what to say and how to act." she explained.

"What will happen if your Father asks for proof?" I asked and looked myself in the mirror. The dress was too revealing and showed my butt too much. 'Definetly not. I am not gonna dress like a prostitute.' I thought.

"Well I know my Father very well, so as long as he knows he will get the money and the deal, it will be okay." she said.

"I feel sorry for your friend. He probably regrets the favour you did for him, he will lose money on that day." I chuckled. Rihanna was silent for a moment but then gave a dry laugh.

"Yeah, he does regret it."

It took 6 hours, yes 6 hours for me to find the perfect dress, accessories and shoes for the event. Poor Mia fell asleep on her seat, luckily it was big enough for her to sleep on. I carried her quietly her face on my shoulder and her arms around my neck. "How cute" Rihanna squealed.

"I can offer you a ride." she said. I shook my head. "No it's fine. Alex is coming to pick us up." I said.

Rihanna widened her eyes for a moment but then remembered. "Oh yeah, your cousin is back now."

"Yeah.. here he is." I said and walked out of the boutique.

"Hey how are you doing?" Alex asked and opened the door for me. "Hello to you Rihanna" he greeted Rihanna with an expressionless face.

"Yeah, hello" Rihanna said softly but then cleared her throat. "See you later." Rihanna waved goodbye to me and entered her car.

I placed Mia on my lap as she slept and sat next to Alex in the car. It was quiet as Alex was driving.

'Why is he so quite? It's not like him?'

"Alex what's wrong? Are you quiet because you are angry at Rihanna because of what she did or because you are thinking about your work?" I asked.

Alex sighed. "Yeah I guess both. Though I don't like the fact that you have to do this favour for her. Sometimes I wonder if she was even your friend." he muttered the last part.

I smiled at him. "Doesn't matter. I don't really care anyway. I only care about myself, Mia and you." I said and caressed Mia's hair.

"Well I'm glad you love me and I am important to you." he teased and chuckled. I blushed at his teasing and what he said.

'Bad thoughts go away!' I thought to myself.

'I keep on forgetting he is my cousin blood related or not.'

"Whatever. Focus your eyes on the road buddy." I said annoyed.

" But I am serious. I am glad I am important to you. You can count on me anytime." he said with a soft voice.

"Thank you. I am glad." I said and closed my eyes feeling tired.

I had a long day and sleep is what I need.