Black Jewel. Bella Dama

design on top, pleated chiffon bottom and the same floral lace design trim on the bottom of the skirt. She wore her white Prada sunglasses and white Prada bag.

      As she walked towards the front door, she saw Blair’s pearly white Benz CLS 500 and Crystale’s purple BMW Z4.

      “Hey, Milly. How are you?” Lola asked practically screaming as she walked in making her presence known.

      “Hi, Míja. I’m fine. How are you?” asked Milly walking towards her excited to see her.

      “I’m great,” Lola said giving her a hug and a kiss.

      Lola had been coming to Milly’s boutique for about four years. Everyone knew that’s where she went when she had a hot date and wanted to impress them. So sometimes, it seemed like she was there every other day.

      “So, who is he this time?” asked Milly curiously.

      But before Lola could get another word out, her friends dragged her to the sitting area in front of the changing rooms.

      “Come, come, come and sit, sit, sit,” said Blair patting the sofa cushion next to him.

      “Spill it, Girl,” said Crystale.

      Blair Anon was her 26-year old, gay, male friend who stood 6’0” tall with the dreamiest blue eyes and jet black hair. He was Brazilian with the most beautiful tan, slender build and all the fashion diva a best friend could ever want.

      Crystale Harris was her 25-year old, light-skinned Creole and Dominican female friend. She had caramel hazel eyes, pouty lips and long, dark red hair. She stood 5’7” tall with a size 6 waist and shapely figure.

      Lola told them the story as she tried on clothes. She definitely told them about the kiss.

      “So, that’s why I have to look spectacular tonight,” said Lola coming out of the changing room in a gold, mini dress with the back out.

      “Next!” said Blair snapping his fingers.

      “It’s nice,” said Crystale. “But not for tonight.”

      “Definitely not. Next!” Blair said again.

      Lola went back into the dressing room to try on another outfit.

      “So Lo . . . What if he doesn’t show up tonight?” asked Blair.

      Crystale immediately pinched him for saying that.

      “It’s ok, Crystale,” said Lola hearing Blair’s grunts. “I’ve thought about it. And it’ll just be his lost if he doesn’t.”

      Lola came back out in this floor length, form fitting, strapless fuchsia dress with jeweled detailing. She loved it the minute she tried it on.

      “I like the dress, but it’s not the right one for tonight,” said Blair.

      “I know, but I’m getting it anyway. I like it, too,” she said looking at her backside.

      She came out a few more times in different outfits and nothing was working. She wanted something scandalous, possibly red and that grabbed attention. And showing flesh was always a must.

      Blair and Milly went around the entire store looking for other outfits for Lola. They came back with a hand full of pieces for her to try on.

      This time when she came out, she was smiling.

      “Damn girl! You almost make me wanna go straight wit all that ass,” said Blair making everyone laugh.

      “You look sexy as hell, Lo,” said Crystale shaking her head. “I sure hope he comes.”

      “Me too, Girl,” said Lola checking herself out. “Me, too.”

      Next was Crystale’s turn. She had to find something to wear, too. Lola didn’t want to see her in another hospital scrub or hair in a ponytail.

      “You’re not a med student tonight, Crissy. You’re a sexy hot mama who’s goin’ to the club and showing off some ASSets, if you know what I mean. And I don’t want to hear shit about Derrick,” said Lola.

      “Yeah . . . No conservative, doctor-to-be bullshit tonight, Biatch. It’s all about the grown and sexy and being a rebel,” said Blair snapping his fingers again.

      Crystale knew Lola and Blair meant well. So, she entertained them and tried stuff on. Lola and Blair found her the perfect outfit.

      They all got extra clothes, accessories and shoes. And Lola paid for everything. She loved spoiling her friends. They were the closest thing to a brother and sister she had.

      The bill came up to almost $13,000. Lola pulled out her credit card. That’s why Milly loved her so much. She always spent money when she was in there.

       Chapter 5

       Clubbing

      Lola picked up Crystale in her Audi around 11:00 p.m.

      “So, what did Derrick say when he saw you leaving?” asked Lola.

      “He just looked at me and said your name referring to my outfit.”

      “Why’d he blame me?” she asked surprised.

      “You really wanna go there with what you have on,” said Crystale giving her a look.

      Derrick was Crystale’s on-again, off-again boyfriend that Lola couldn’t stand. She felt Crystale deserved someone who treated her well, not used her for her money.

      “Well . . . You look hot and sexy,” Lola said reassuring Crystale.

      “Thanks, Lo. So, are you ready?”

      “Yep,” said Lola smiling.

      They pulled up to the club and her doors popped open. It was very sexy since they lifted up and not out. Two valet attendants ran over to help them out. There were screams, yells and whistles by both men and women.

      Tiny, the six foot eight bouncer who Lola called her big, black teddy bear, stopped her before she went inside. He reached behind the door and pulled out a single red rose.

      “This is for you,” he said handing it to Lola.

      “Thanks, Tiny,” said Lola smiling.

      “You’re welcome. But it’s not from me.”

      “Then, who?”

      “Can’t tell you that, but don’t hurt him too bad,” he said laughing and shaking his head as he opened the door.

      The club was ridiculously sick. It had everything in it. Multi-colored lights flashing everywhere, escalators on each side of the club going to the second floor, canopy beds used for seating, white lounge furniture, four bars, an enormous dance floor, thumping music, people everywhere and a stage area next to the bar.

      Lola and Crystale caught much attention as they made their way through the club.

      Lola wore a blinged out, red jeweled bra with flared out chiffon arm sleeves, red boy shorts with layers of chiffon ruffles and red, knee high boots. The accessories she wore were from her own collection: A gold neck choker with a red rose on the side, gold chandelier earrings, lots of gold bling bracelets, a red and gold flower ring and a gold belly chain. Her hair was down and curly.

      Crystale wore a blinged out, black rhinestone bra with a short, black open-back vest. Her black spandex tights were worn really low on her butt. And she had on some blinged out, low cut Red Bottom boots. Her accessories were also from Lola’s collection: she wore a two-strand, diamond necklace with a large charm on the longer strand, diamond hoop earrings, lots of bling bangles, a black and diamond flower ring and a rhinestone belly chain with heart pendants on the lower back. Her hair was down and straight.

      As the owner of Motions nightclub, Lola had the best seat in the house. Her VIP area was upstairs and located where she could see the entire club. And it was lit up in one of her favorite colors: