#ard0rs.

hadley waited outside of maxine's apartment door. knocking and patiently awaiting on the other end. she had balloons, a gift bag, and some sweet treats from the bakery that she wanted to bring over. it was a special day today. being the fact it was BOTH of hadley's and maxine's birthdays. she hadn't had a friend that shared the same birthday with her before until she met maxine. and you know what that meant ? a joint birthday party upcoming. when the door finally opens, she stands there and raises what she had in her hands. " happy birthday, maxine ! didn't think i forgot, did you ? " there was no chance that she ever could have. so, she wanted to stop by to maxine's apartment early to bring over the gifts she had. " i hope you're ready for today ... because, well, it is our day, after all ! "

with her eyebrows knitted in concentration,  zakia observes the garment in front of her.   it is a beautiful silk piece with lace at the cleavage,  almost perfect to pair with that pencil skirt she has in her closet at home,  which she hasn’t had the chance to wear for the first time yet.   there’s something that doesn’t convince her,  though,  so she turns to maxine and asks,   “   what is it ?   there’s something about this that just …  i don’t know,  there’s something,  i just can’t put my finger on it,   ”   she’s slightly troubled,  she hates when she can’t figure things out,  and the frustration is palpable in her voice.   “   maybe i should try it on.   should i try it on ?   ”