Too Close To Home

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NO ONE'S POV

After settling in, unpacking, and taking a nap or 2, everyone dressed for dinner. Since it was the first night and a private dinner, everyone dressed casually, and the ladies wore no makeup. Thank God for good genes because they don't have to wear makeup; it's an option. IYKYK 😉

Brandi's POV

My goal for this trip is to let our hair down, enjoy life, and ensure this family stays strong. Since Ari's incident, Uncle Richard and Auntie Vanessa have been acting strange. I wonder if Imani and Arielle have noticed it as well?

I decided to wear this cute short set I purchased while out of the country. I paired it with my favorite Tory Burch sandals and my Constella jewelry that was gifted to me by Imani and Ari for my birthday. 

After I was dressed, I walked over to Imani and Ari's villa; everyone thought it was best that Ari room with Imani, considering the situation at hand. The villa is big enough, so they have their separate amenities. I knocked and announced my presence as I walked in. As I walked in, I saw clothes thrown everywhere, which let me know that these hussies were not even close to being dressed. Jazzlyn greeted me.

"TT Brandi, how do I look?" she asked, doing a 360 spin.

"Like a princess." I complimented her

"Thank you." She replied

"Where is your mom and TT Ari?" I asked her

"In mommy's room. They're not dressed yet." She told me

"I'm not surprised. Why don't you sit here and watch TV, and I'll see what's taking them so long." I told her as I turned the TV on

"Okay, but mommy was yelling earlier too." She told me, sitting on the couch

"I know exactly why. I'll be right back." I returned to my room and grabbed the case holding Imani and Ari's favorite casual jewelry. They left it on the island, and I'm glad I saw it and grabbed it. Those two are so careless. 

I returned and walked towards Imani's room. I placed the case on a shelf that they couldn't see. I exhaled deeply before I entered the room. God, give me the strength because tonight is not the night. I silently prayed

"Would y'all mind telling me why the two of you are not dressed yet? Dinner is in 45 minutes?" I asked Frick and Frack

"Because the outfits we wanted to wear, we can't because we don't have the jewelry to match. We thought we packed them, but we can't find them." Ari responded as she ruffled through her jewelry.

"Oh, you mean the jewelry you left on the island at Auntie's house?" I asked them

"What do you mean we left it? Why didn't you grab it?" They both asked

"I figured it wasn't needed. It was just sitting there, so I didn't think much of it." I told them

"But you know how much we love our casual jewelry. Now we have to go naked, and you know I feel like a guy without at least a ring and earrings. Guess I have to wear my hair down to hide my ears." Imani spoke"

"Well, that's settled. You both have 20 minutes. Hurry up 'cause I'm hungry. I'll be in the front with Jazz. Oh wait, before I go, I wanted to give this to you." I grabbed the case and placed it on the dresser

"Really Brandi? You watched us whine and had the case this whole time?" They both asked

"That'll teach y'all to double-check. Plus, that gave me joy. Now hurry up." I replied, blowing kisses

"Wait, Brandi, I wanted to ask you, have you noticed how strange Auntie and Uncle Richard have been acting lately?" Imani asked me

"Yes, I have. I'm not sure what's going on with them." I replied