Chapter Sixteen

Vanessa Collins

I entered the store and went to the clothing section. It was Saturday and I decided to go shopping for more work clothes and perhaps a bag. I started looking at the different types of skirts and the materials that they were made of seemed expensive so therefore they will last a long time.

I took up set that was in a clear bag and red the label. It was a royal blue suit consisted of a skirt, a white blouse and also a jacket. It cost thirty - five dollars but to me it was worth it. I took it along with two other skirts including a black one with a split at the back.

I went over to where the blouses were and immediately I saw one that I had to get. It was red but it had rose prints on it. I don't necessarily try on clothes I just look at the sizes and knew what would fit me and what wouldn't.

"Hey", I heard a voice say as Akilah showed up beside me. She was dressed casually as her shiny, black hair laid rest on her shoulders.

"Hey, haven't seen you in a while", I replied