liberty is not for sale

"After class today, I realised I nearly lost something precious, my friends." I told myself. I just realised how important friendship is. One more thing, for the first time in a long time, I felt free. Nothing on my mind, I felt what it means to enjoy your own company, to feel OK with yourself and to walk around alone without caring whether you are being watched. It is the best experience I have had apart from being close to God.

These past few days has been occupied with studies and God. From the all night to class and back to God.

Within the week,Kokui,Akoma, Daisy( Kokui's twinny and assistant) and I were invited to a Christian meeting. We were just having a chat when we heard the knock. As usual, Akoma was asked to check who was there.

" Name; Kally from Ignited.... ", we all didn't want to be disturbed but he was already in. There was nothing we could do to stop him. He took our names and numbers and the next thing I knew, we are there fellowshipping with them. Now, we go for almost all their programs. I must say it's a lovely thing and it has binded us together.

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A month later

Even though the semester hasn't ended,I had to watch my Kokui leave the country. Yesterday, we were unable to sleep. We felt so sad to let her go.

It was a sunny day when Kokui came to the room looking so happy. She was all smiles but the traces of tiredness couldn't be hidden by that smile☺.

"Hello baby dragons 🐲! " I knew that was good news calling at our door. " Guess what? ",she said as she gently closed the door. " You had a nice day", that was my response. " You finally met your Bellingham prince", Akoma added. " No,not that at all", she sat on her bed. We all moved to sit by her on the bed. " So ",she began," I'm moving in with my dad!!" " That's one lovely news", I said and they all agreed but looking at our faces, you might think we just received bad news.

" We are so happy for you ", Akoma and I said in unison. " but we will miss you so dearly. ", Daisy chipped in. She startled us. We did not realise when she came in.

"She told you?", I asked. " Yh, I was there when the call came in " She replied. " Girls, she will be leaving for the state tomorrow. Com'on, let's get her packing. " Daisy pulled us off the bed to start packing.

"Finally, your American" borgered" thing will be realised. Go for it girl", we cheered. An hour later, we were done packing.

" OK girls, let's have some fun before I leave. Our last memories together", Kokui suggested which we all agreed. It was all we could do. I guess her dad had missed his baby girl.

With the help of our fashionister, we transformed Holy Mary Daisy to a bad- ass b*t*h that her mini jeans skirt and red crop top, nude lip stick and a red block slipper heel. She was giving the 10/10 vibe, of course minus nothing. She was transformed. I couldn't even believe my eyes. Like, she could be this sexy and she had always been covering the valuable assets with her all jeans policy.

We managed to add some to Akoma. Kokui suggested a blue short and a black corset top with black heels. The short accentuated her long slender legs while the corset highlights her bust. She was stunning. The girl of the moment always knows how to command attention. Her lips were just calling for attention. The brown liner and her upper and some part of her bottom lips did the perfect job.She was in a mini peach skirt with a matching V- shaped top. She was all curvy and the word " sparkle ".

Finally, I decided to go with a mini black ribbed laced up back bodycon dress. I checked myself out in the mirror and it was the best dress ever. My mini curves were all out. I matched my outfit with a black heel. I lined my lips with black and applied pink lipstick to my lower lips. I could ask for more, I had the perfect form of a model and the dress was just giving everything.

Looking around me, I realised we were all beautiful in a special way. I was looking almost cute, Daisy- all sexy, Akoma- all stunning and Kokui- sparkling. We were the perfect combination.

Kokui and Daisy took their first shoot with me being their photographer. Later, Akoma and Kokui, Kokui and I, all of us and the list goes on. Liberty to dress as we please is indeed not for sale.

Now, here we are at Kotoka airport sending Kokui off to another world without us. I can't help giving her a tight hug. Akoma was a crying 😢 mess while Daisy just chose to look away. Daisy and her were the best of friends so I could understand. It wasn't easy to let her go. Even though it hasn't been long but I feel like ages since we became rookies.

From now onwards, everything related to the airport will serve as a reminder of her.

" Hey, don't forget to video call at all times and keep in touch. Don't let distance drift us apart.", I said. " I will. Always!", she said with a nod. " Avoid bad companies and chill out. Have a lot of fun",Daisy added. " Hey, look who's talking about fun! Huh? Don't you dare go back to your jeans policy. Dress up and don't try to replace me. You can't find anyone like me, I'm a full spec.",Kokui replied. After giving us heart warming smile, she went on board.

As we stepped out of the airport, I knew life will never be the same again. I just felt like a part of me was drifting away.

" Why do I suddenly feel numb to everything?", Daisy asked after we settle in our room. " Because your twinny is far from you ",Akoma answered. " Does that mean we will have a new roommate?", I enquired. " I don't think so. It's almost the end of the semester, don't think it's possible ",Daisy said.