Under Her Shadow – Episode 26

Under Her Shadow – Episode 26

© Bunmi B. Gabriel

#Sardonyx’ POV

‘Ehm madam, I’m sorry for the way I spoke earlier, you see I was just angry’ she said apologetically

‘So this is how you plan on taking over my sister’s business? You are fired. Dare to challenge that’

‘But ma’am….’

‘Nuh uh’ I shushed and faced the blonde girl. ‘Your name?’

‘Alexandretta’ she smiled

‘What’s your position here? Don’t answer that, you’re in charge until Alice returns next week’

‘But that’s not….’ The brunette tried to object but I ignored her

‘Alexa, can you change my hair cut for me?’ I asked politely. She nodded enthusiastically

‘This way ma’am’

‘Better get out of here before I throw you out’ I hissed at the brunette before following Alexa. She took me to a isolated part of the salon to fix my hair

‘Thank you ma’am’ she smiled gratefully

‘Okay cut the ma’am part of. Izzy is okay’ I said buoyantly. ‘So what style will suit me? My sister once said that mid curls will suit me instead of my straight hair’ she scrutinize my face and nodded

‘So will perm and ringlet curls. I suggest the curls from the middle of your hair to the tip, the curls part should be dyed into a ombre effect and the tips will be pink. A fat curled hair will be at the front to cover your right eye and give you a seductive touch. So what do you think?’

‘I’m not a popstar Alexa’ I laughed. ‘I’ll take the ombre but skip the pink’

‘I haven’t dyed anyone’s hair in weeks, I love dye’ she whined

‘But I thought I just accepted the ombre’

‘Oh well. It’s better than nothing’

My phone rang…Idris!

‘Idris hi’ I said cheerfully

‘Hi sweetie’

‘Are you still mad at me? Do you still hate me?’

‘No, I don’t. I never hated you love, I was just mad but I forgive you now’ he said chucklingly

‘Yay!’ I shrieked excitedly

‘So where are you now? At Alice’s right?’

‘Alice’s salon. I’m changing my hair cut’ I said enthusiastically. He chuckled

‘I’m in Italy with a very important person that wishes to see you’

‘Who? Ammy?’

‘No, someone better love so be fast with your hair okay?’

‘Okay but where do we meet?’

‘Royal Palace hotel, I happen to be the brother in-law and new best friend of the owner so I get to have the privilege of entering any of his hotels, clubs, etc for free, isn’t that awesome!’

‘Yes it is. Maybe me being the sister in-law, I can also get some discount’ I said playfully. He laughed and snorted

‘So see you in an hour time?’

‘Three’ I said sucking my lips

‘Women’ he muttered. ‘See you in three then. When you get there just tell the receptionist you wanna see Idris Krieger’

‘I know how to approach a receptionist Idris, I’m not a baby’ I said rolling my eyes

‘Nice of you to misinterpret that. Bye’ he hung up and I sighed. Idris have forgiven me, all that is left now is Ammy and Lucien

I sent Lucien a text

“How’s Ammy doing now? Any luck?”

“Hey sis, it’s me” she replied sharply. “I was listening to music, his sound track is amazing”

“So how are you?”

“I’m fine but upset ”

“Why?”

“I’m upset at myself. Sandy I’m going crazy with my endless horny issue. Seeing hunkilicious Lucien everyday makes me horny but the dude won’t make love to me. I hate him”

” you are sick Ammy, you aren’t the horny type so chill down girl”

“Yea I know. Anyways, gotta go try and seduce him again. The guy’s impossible to seduce”

“A good thing tho, I love you” I sent to her shakily

“And I you too, bye love ”

I smiled and dropped my phone happily

#Two_hours_later

Alexa finished with my hair and I must say I looked glorious! I wanted to leave but she stopped me with a whisper

‘Do you wanna see someone cool in the VIP room?’

‘Who?’

‘Gypsy Queller and two of her celebrity children’

‘Shut up! No way’

‘Yes way. C’mon, I’ll show you’ she pulled my hand to the upper part of the salon to a big bronze door. I stopped on my track when I heard a male voice. I shivered at the effect his voice had on me

‘Moooooom’ he drawled. ‘I’ve told you to stop calling me that’

‘But I love it, don’t you Giulia?’ That was Gypsy’s voice. She was a legendary inspirational singer and actress before she retired and faced her cosmetic business

‘I love it like crazy’ Giulia replied. She’s an actress too. OMG!

‘Like mother like daughter’ the voice said irritably again. I felt that sensation again. If he called her mom it means it has to be Elroy, her only son who took over her music legacy. My celebrity crush! ‘I can’t believe you made me leave LA just to come make your hair. I have to practice for a concert you know’

‘You used to love making my hair as a child, I miss that. I miss my princess’ Gypsy said sweetly

‘Oh come on!’ He exclaimed. They laughed, I could hear two extra laughter in there so I faced Alexa

‘Raven, Elroy’s band mate and Bella Valentine’

‘Wow’ I mouthed

‘There. I’m done’ he announced

‘See what I mean, see how beautiful I look. You’re the best’ Gypsy said admirably

‘The very best. Make mine for me too’ Giulia whined

‘I will do that at home’ Elroy said lowly

‘No. We are heading to the party from here’ she argued. ‘Aren’t I your beautiful sweet older sister again?’

‘For f**k sake! I’m not a hairstylist! I’m Elroy Queller, a singer and not a hairstylist’

‘Come on dude, just style my bestie’s hair’ a voice I recognize as Bella said laughingly

‘Thanks bestie’ Giulia chirped. ‘Raven, don’t you want me to look good for you’ she asked coquettishly

‘To hell with all of you’ Elroy spat

‘Then I’ll upload the video of you kissing a stuff panda in your sleep and playing with dolls. Let’s see how tough you will act when the whole world finds out that you nothing but a girly girl’ Lia threatened

‘You wouldn’t dare’

‘Try me’

‘Give me that phone Giuly’ he yelled

‘Make me’ she said defiantly. I heard things falling and I gasped. I opened the door to stop them from ruining the place but the moment I opened it, a phone hit my head like a golf ball. I reeled backward and collided with Alexa and to the floor in a thud we went

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To be continued

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