~LEONA~
I felt something pull my cheeks and I smiled. Again I felt something soft on my forehead. The touch was familiar.
"Ray." I murmured before opening my eyes. He was sitting beside me all dressed up.
"How did you know it was me?" Raymond asked while I sat up.
"You're my brother and I know you more than anything. Even if you change your face, I'd still recognize you." I said in a sleepy voice and stretched my arms.
" Did you have a nice sleep?" I asked.
"No, but I guess you did. It's already morning and you're still in bed. I woke at 3 am to eat something before I was able to go back to sleep."
My head snapped to my side me when I remembered Dave.
He was not on the bed. I looked around the room but he wasn't so I walked to the bathroom.
' Thank goodness he's not here.' I muttered and walked out. He must've left early.
"What's wrong?"
"I want to pee." I lied.
" Alright, Leonard and I will be out for some time, care to join? "
" Now? "
" Yeah. "He replied.
" Is it not too early? " I asked and covered my mouth with the back of my hand as I yawned.
He walked to my window and raised the curtains. The sun rays filled the room.
"See, it's 10 am, almost 11 am."
"Okay."
"So care to join? You might as well do some shopping you know." His eyes swept on me.
I looked down at Dave's shirt and just wished the ground will open and swallow me whole.
"Yeah, I'd love to shop but you guys can go ahead, I'd join you later," I answered when I remembered that I wanted to get some new undergarments.
" Okay, see you then. Goodbye."
"Yeah, can you manage? " I asked because Leonard can be a handful sometimes.
"Yeah, I am a nurse remember? I deal with his type all the time."
He understood my point perfectly.
" Okay, have a nice time then."
He nodded. "I'll text you our location." He said and was out.
I sighed and slumped onto my bed. Seems like I have the whole house to myself.
I got up and went to the living room, gave Leonard a kiss before heading towards the kitchen.
By the time I was done eating they already left.
I walked back to my room, removed the shirt then folded it neatly before pulling out my normal dress.
I went back to the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher, I cleaned the counter then arranged the kitchen. Before I realized, I started sweeping and cleaning the whole house. Once everywhere was clean, I did laundry for all of us.
I felt at peace with myself when I saw how transformed Raymond's wonderful apartment is now.
I walked to the bathroom and had a long warm bath, I took more time in washing my hair than I ever did.
When I finally came out, I blow-dried my hair then curled it. I put on lip gloss and mascara as usual. I decided to do something different so I took eyeliner and drew a thin line around both eyes.

Satisfied with my look, I walked to my closet and selected a navy blue new dress. Blue always looks good on me so I think this will do. Besides, Dave also likes blue and that's why he selected it for me the other day. Thinking of Dave, he hasn't called me today.
Has he forgotten me already? I'll give him a call after this.
I slipped my feet into a pair of wedge booties then picked my purse up, stuffing it with my phone and the credit card Raymond gave me.
Taking a final look at myself in my full-length mirror, I was out.
Once I was outside, I realized that I have no car. Raymond took the car away.
I guess I'd have to get my own car soon. I walked to the road and stopped a taxi.
After some minutes, the taxi pulled in front of an enormous building.
I stepped out, paid and walked to the main entrance. Okay, so I'm really doing this?
Getting lingerie just for Dave? Unbelievable! This is a bad idea. I think I should leave.
But, I really want to see Dave's reaction when he sees me in them.
With that, I stormed into the shop with a new air of confidence.
I searched through the racks and got a few matching bras and panty sets but they weren't plain. They looked better and exotic than the one I have at home. I picked lacy ones too, I can't help blushing when I think of Dave seeing them.
I went through fancy undergarments and I loved all of them. My favorites were there boy short styles. I picked as many colors I could lay my hand on.
I made a turn to check more lingeries and I was intrigued at what I saw.
I saw a red lacy pant with a bundle of strings, it was so intriguing. I want it.
I stretched my hand forth and picked it, I stared at it amazingly.
"Whoa, see who we have here." An annoying voice said.
I turned and saw Kathie.
I hope she won't cause any trouble for me. I didn't know she would recognize me but she did.
"Hi." I faked a smile. I don't like her and I don't know why.
As usual, she was cladded in skimpy clothing, so revealing and leaving nothing to the imagination. Her makeup was light and I actually admire her beauty. She's pretty.
"What are you holding?" She asked and snatched the piece from me.
What impudence!
"Getting some sexy stuff huh?" She faked a smile.
I wish I hadn't come here.
" I hope you're not getting this lingerie just to make Dave see them and fall for you."
She's right somehow but I seriously don't have it in me to argue with her.
"Is that how low your brain works? If yes then I'm sorry but I don't deal with people like you. "
I rolled my eyes and made to walk away but she grabbed my arm and dug his long fake nails into them and it hurt a lot.
I refused to show any sign of weakness so I pushed her roughly and she staggered back, almost falling.
I hissed loudly and then turned on my heels towards the cashier.
This is our second time meeting and she's still the bitch I met some time ago.
My heart skipped when out of nowhere a familiar cologne hit my nostrils.
This can't be, right? But I can't be mistaken either. I looked around the shop with a horror stricken face. I've lived with this cologne for so long I can't mistake it.
I stopped looking around and looked forward. I have to evacuate this place as soon as possible.

Scared that Yolando might appear, I pressured the cashier to be quick.
Even though I was freaking out, I can't ignore the amount of money that was taken for the undies.
I must say, fancy undies cost more than I imagined. Dave better likes them.
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