Designs On You

t she shared with her older sister, Bella. She spotted her moving aroun

ed the refrigerator and re

a and placed her purse on top of it. A make-up artist, Bella had

re busy. I wanted

ou are right on both counts. My feet are killing m

rikes again,

took one of Kyle's projects at the la

him. How's my futu

Sophie said. “He's

eason you went to work for Van Horn Designs? You wanted to get experience so th

en saving every dime I can get my hands on.

ella said. “Now, you barely mention it, esp

true,” Sop

“What does Kyle think about y

became

ad. “You haven't me

ned it to

your fi

oned it once, but we were in bed, so I don't

“Why haven't you mentioned it to him

'd be very

rry. “Maybe you guys can

n't thought about i

you're always telling me, you're doing the work, and

signs,” Sophie argued. “It

Bella said. “How much have you

phie said. “I want to start up wi

rest,” Bella said. “I'm sure you ca

in my sleep,”

en thousand sav

id. “Besides, you're looking at th

artner? ” B

tter of formali

n the side pocket to retrieve it. She recognized her mother's familiar number “It's Mom,” she mou

d and gave

conditions of you moving to DC was that you would call at least twi

micked h

that I haven't had a chance to call. It's not an excuse. It's the truth. B

la threw in.

en did you get back? Why aren

ella asked. “I'm

ence fell b

o break the silence. “

ell you girls turned out. I wish your fath

and Bella working as a grade school teacher. She never remarried. With her and her sister out

cut you off. The ladies

dies? ” B

e Retired Teacher's Association,” she explained

past, her mother would not be caught dead in a

ckled, “I plan on taking in some shows. I can't

Bella exclaimed

ow, Mom,” S

am retired now. You girls are gone. I'm going to go out there and live my life while I

ottery ticket. ” She chuckled. “She says she misses us, but I don't know. It d

m. “He should be on his way. If not, I have plenty of

a said. “That

Sophie asked. “Do you h

ht,” Bella bragged. “I'm just grabbi

ou going?” S

d. We are waiting to hear if we're going to be workin

er. Hair and makeup were what she loved to do, and

g Da

ous?” She was familiar with King David.

ad serious. You won't believe

ho

eautiful, smooth, pecan skin, light brown eyes, tall, and s

this morning,” Sophie said. “A clie

m?” Bella asked.

nd of ha

checked,” Bella replied. “Sier

he strolled over and opened the refrigerator do

s okay. The typical actress. She has the weave down her back, bre

e getting butt implants.” She glanced at her own backside. She could use

re getting them,” Bella sai

ed. “That's

n the movie, All Is Love. She can't act her way out

le. “Ouch! Tell me how yo

erves better. The man is ultra-talented,”

s she?” So

enty-six? ” Bella said. “Cal

acceptable. A Hollywood relationship is about o

s okay. Not much experience, though. ” She clasped her hands together in a praying gesture. “I pra

much.” Sop

“I better go get dressed. Why don't you and Kyle hang o

e said. “We're going t

out the bedroom doo

oing to stay in and relax. Why don't you join us t

ve plans,” Bel

end any time with

e,” Bella y