Aaliyah’s Return
Every interior decorator’s dream stretched before me: row upon row of textured, patterned, and earth-toned wallpapers.
I wandered slowly, touching samples, imagining my studio alive with them. I leaned toward muted greens, deep taupes, and warm sands—tones that would balance the handmade shelves and create calmness. By the time I made my choices, it was already noon. We ducked into a nearby café for lunch, filling the space with chatter before splitting tasks again. Amanda, Gabe, and Desmond headed to the sanitary fittings store. Brandon, Noah, and I walked to a small ice cream shop nearby. Inside, pastel stools lined the counter, and the scent of vanilla and caramel hung thick in the air. B
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