Chapter 5: Decorating the penthouse

I just couldn't help but pity Sammie, I putted myself in her shoes to know how it'd feel to suddenly get married to a ghost man and I felt suffocated.

Seeing her expression, I could tell she felt sad. "So what's the plan? or are you ready to get married to a mystery man?" I asked.

"Get married to him?, stop it Maya; even the thought of it irritates me". Sammie said with an irritated face.

"At least we're not engaged so the only option now is to misplace myself in a country and be on a low profile, and I know the right country for that...." She said, winking.

" Of course you do, duh.... you're an adventurer so i trust you on this one", Ann winked at her and I smiled. "Thanks cousin... for always been their for me", Sammie said, giving Ann a hug.

"You're welcome Sammie, just make sure to take care of yourself and keep in touch, okay...? Don't worry I won't tell anything to anyone". Ann assured and Samantha smiled, nodding positively.

Samantha has decided to run away from the country to another. She decided her disappearance will be for some time, probably if needed; a month, just for the main thing to be cleared out.

According to her, if she couldn't be found before their setted engagement time which is in two weeks time and also their marriage set time which is a week after, the whole thing would be canceled and they would have to look for another bride. Once they have it, she will be free.

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After Sammie's little visit to my place, I felt she had really changed a lot. Not like the proud Sammie I used to know.

The third day since Sammie's visit, I and Ann decided to go shopping again, of course its our hobby and what we love to do best. Buying this, buying that and all other stuffs, we dinned out and went to our various places afterwards.

Ann kept on nagging me on why I didn't want to go on a date saying she's tired of staying alone and like all times, I laughed it off.

Getting home, mom gave me some gifts and I loved them. Among them was a purple towel which I love a lot and I chuckled seeing the color; she got me there, knowing my favorite color is purple. I and Ann have agreed to go check out the penthouse tomorrow.

Since its at another town, I decided to wake up early. Dressing up, I received a call from Ann, saying she's soon to be on her way. After the call, I rushed to do my makeup. Few minutes later i heard a car horn at the yard. I kissed mom good bye and went into the car with Ann.

We both hugged and started chatting along the way. Getting out of town to town Q where our penthouse is situated, I wowed and took pictures of the beautiful trees.

I could see a lot of bird chirping and flying around. The environment was cool and I felt relaxed. "Ann would have loved this view, but what a pity she's asleep", I thought.

We drove into the yard of our penthouse and I couldn't help by 'wowed'. "Ann get up we're here", I shook her slightly to wake her up.

"Oh... that's great, its about time", she mumbled, half asleep. " The video we watched was really a walk through because it looks almost the same, just as I expected". I said smiling and Ann nodded, still half asleep. "We're here Ann, time to exit the car", I said, tapping Ann gently as well got to the front door.

"Its magnificent", Ann commented. "Its beautiful", I backed up also looking at the penthouse. We went in and surveyed the whole place, giving it praises every moment.

The penthouse was a luxurious one with 3 bedrooms and suites bathrooms each, a large kitchen, living room and dinning hall, of course the veranda is not exempted.

I walked around with mouth drooling, saying the room is not as luxurious as my room at home is an understatement. "All thanks to my parents but most importantly, the Whites.

My parents wouldn't have been able to afford it if not for the Whites because my parents only paid for twenty five percent of the whole thing.

Our parents had decided to get us helps so the help building is further behind ours. The building is where they live and retire to after their duties at the house.

I pleaded to my parents to make sure the servants doesn't touch a dime during weekends because I so much wanted to try out how it feels to do house chores without a maid or butler.

Though Ann was against the whole idea, I had to talk her into it and made her see reasons. "We're females for crying out loud, so its proper and even a must for us to know how to do the basic house chores, even if most people like 'Ann' don't see it as a necessity", I teased.

"Okay, fine! We do the chores on weekends then, but we need to take lessons from the maids if we don't want to die of food poisoning", she said and I nodded bursting into laughter.

"What's funny?", Ann asked. "Or can you cook?", she asked again and I stopped laughing. "But I try with omelets and rice...", I said defending the obvious.

"Of course, those are the only things you know to do, well, I'm proud to say I can make toast...", Ann said boastfully. "Yeah... Yeah". I rolled my eyes and we continued to admirer the whole house.

After admiring the whole environment, I and Ann decided to make a few changes on some places and also make changes to our rooms as to our liking.

Since Ann's favorite color is pink and mine purple, we decided to let the house have a blend of the both colors and our rooms that of our favorite colors which the designer would be the one to do justice to.

Since Ann's favorite color is Pink, we decided to use pink as the background all around the house, then we decided to use my favorite color, Purple, as the colors of every furniture like the chairs, curtains and every other thing that doesn't deal with wall papers.

Then for my room, I decided to use a purple comforter bed while the wall paper is also purple, I just couldn't help but giggle at the thought of the purple rain soon to paint my whole room. Ann decided to do the same but hers will be made of pink.

We finished making plans and prepared to leave since it was almost evening. While on our way, I and Ann stopped by a restaurant to fill out stomachs. We ate to our satisfaction and ordered some takeaways in case we get famished again.

I ordered pineapple pie, some chicken pie and an orange juice while Ann ordered chocolate cake, banana doughnuts and a mango juice.

Taking our orders to the car, we hitted the road. " I'm about to message the decorator about our preference since we didn't bring her along", Ann said. " Alright, but tell her to begin work tomorrow.

Resumption is almost in a week time, we don't want to be late to move in and also resume at the same time", I commented and Ann nodded. "Hmm Hmm".

Few hours later, we got back to town. The night was cool and refreshing, the perfect atmosphere to go drown in the pool of sleep on my soft bed of course.

After series of hugs and good bye, yawned and finally went out of Ann's car, we both obviously tired. Thanks to the extra edibles we ordered, or else we would have literally died of hunger because none of us was ready to go get food.

I and Ann hugged and said our goodbyes. Immediately i got home, i went to check up on my mom.

"Hey mom", I said, walking into her room. "Hey Maya, welcome. How was your trip?", she asked, in a cracked and sleepy voice. " Fine mom, sorry to wake you", I said, sitting beside her.

"It's okay baby, come, let mom give you a good night kiss", she said and I moved closer to her. As promised, she planted a good night kiss on my forehead while I also gave her a peck. "Goodnight mom". "Goodnight baby". She responded and I went out of her room.

Walking in the hallway towards my room, I took my phone from my purse to send a text to my dad. He has been working his ass off for the family which i really appreciate.

It's been over a week since I saw him last and it feels like years. ".....goodnight daddy I love you". Finishing my text, I hitted the send button an returned the phone to my back pocket. I got into the room, tied a towel on my chest and went into the bathroom.

The cold water ran over my body making me feel relaxed from today's stress. While tying back my towel on my body, I heard my phone beep. I walked back into my room, changed into my pj and took my phone from my bed.

"Goodnight princess, Daddy loves you too. Send kisses to your mom for me", was my Dad's reply to my text when I unlocked my phone. I smiled unknowingly and bounced on my bed drifting to dream land.

* * * *

Two days later....

" Hey baby, what's up...", " Fine Maya... I slept in because I and Sammie talked almost throughout the night.", Ann answered on the other side of the phone. " Oh yes, about that, how is she doing?", I asked.

"She's fine, I also informed her that uncle and auntie asked me of her whereabout but I said nothing to them, and since her disappearance, I heard from them that the family of that ghost man said they'll have to stop the marriage between the both families if she isn't found in few weeks time". "Hmm, I see. Well, I called to inform you about our penthouse update", I said.

" I woke to see missed calls on my phone from the decorator but I haven't been able to return her calls", Ann said with muffled words, obviously eating. " Yeah she said she called you but you didn't pick up that was why she called me. She said she's done with the work but only needs to finish up", I said, taking a glass of water.

" Alright, I'll call her and tell her to send pictures once she finishes up", Ann said, gulping down what a ever liquid she drank. "As you wish Mi Lady", I said and Ann chuckled.

" Let's talk about where to celebrate our twelveth year friendversary Maya, it's in few days time". Ann said. " I was about to get to that. Where do you think we should go? or how do you think we should spend the day since we've done and gone to almost every where in town", I said grinning.

" Let's go to a karaoke then, Sammie said she's bored last night since she has to lay low, which means, she can't go out often or even to public places constant to get rid of boredom as she wants in order not to get suspicious". "No probs then, let's go for a picnic during the day and then the karaoke at night. We're soon to be college students so taking a little of beer and meat shouldn't be a problem right?" I asked and she hummed.

* * * *

Today been our twelevth year of friendship, I felt giddy and so excited. It feels just like yesterday, the excitement and happiness in me knew no bound. I got up from my bed and went into the bathroom to clean up, after that, I dialed Ann's contact and she picked up on the third ring.

" Hey Ann, are you ready for today?", I asked drying my body with towel. " Of course I am, Sammie said she's soon to get to town since she travelled very early. I'll be heading over to your place after breakfast. Sammie will also have to come there straight away due to the issue at hand. I wouldn't want anyone to see her", Ann said which I also agreed to.

" Hey Sammie, nice to see", I greeted smiling. " My pleasure Maya, thanks for the accomodation". "You're welcome, please have your seat, I'll call a maid to come take your orders", I said, walking to the kitchen and she nodded. Few minutes later, the maid came and she told the maid what she wanted.

" I haven't seen Annie yet but I talked to her this morning. I hope she's fine", Sammie asked. " Yes she is, she texted me saying she'll be delayed for some reasons. She promised to explain once she gets here", I replied. "Hmm", Sammie nodded.

Few minutes later, a car drove in which I guessed to be Ann. I heard the butler welcome her in. " Hey lovers, I'm so sorry for the delay, how are you both doing?", Ann said, dropping her bag on the chair and giving I and Samantha a hug respectively. "Fine Annie," we both answered, looked at each other and all burst into laughter.

"What's the latest scoop Ann, it's not like you to delay", Samantha commented and I hummed.

" I'm so sorry about that, after telling mom we'll be having girls night, Dad called and told her to ask me again if I have any news about you Sammie, it hurts lying to them but for your protection, I just had", said Ann, facing Sammie. "Thanks Annie, you're the best cousin ever", Sammie said giving Ann a hug.

"Anything thing for you baby". "So what's the agenda for today, or are we just gonna sit still and keep on been emotional till the day runs out?. Today is our Annie, let's not ruin it and get some real sh*t started", I shouted full of enthusiasm.

"Wooh ohhh.... That's the spirit Annie, better listen to your bestie", Sammie said, lifting her juice cup. "Of course, I've got some agenda based on what we planned, don't you trust me?". "Yeah, yeah... of course I do", I replied.

After Sammie finished her drink and snack, we all got up to get the day started.

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