When I get home, I am ready to choose my outfit for the party and wash my hair, but when I get on the house porch I see the hairdresser, Miss Aisha, waiting for me.
"Oh my God." I whisper to myself seeing as I completely forgot.
"Lolade, hi, how are you?" She asks with a smile on her face, and I don't know how to tell I can't have my hair done today.
Even though she came yesterday wanting to get my hair done and I told her the exact same thing, I can't postpone it again.
"You forgot I was coming?" She asks probably judging from my facial expressions.
I didn't even remember to answer her when she asked how I was.
"Well, yeah and I have somewhere to be, I'm really sorry." I say, picking at my nails, nervous habit.
"What time do you have to be there?" She says, her South African accent coming off more pronounced.
"Not until 8 or so." I give her a small smile , but question myself on why she's asking.
"Well it's only quarter to five, if I call one of the other girls from the salon, we can both finish it before time." She shrugs, and it seems like a good offer.
"Oh okay, thank you, I'll do that please, if you don't mind." I smile at her, taking my keys out and unlocking the door.
At the braids are being weft along with my natural hair, I begin to plan what I'm going to wear, seeing my closet when I close my eyes.
I decide on wearing an outfit I call typical Lola to the party, which consists of a white t-shirt, a denim or leather jacket and a plain black pair of jeans.
"All done." The other girl Miss Aisha brought tells me as the oil my hair with Shea butter and trim the edges.
"Thank you." I tell them as I stand up to get the money, I pull a hundred dollar bill from my wallet and she hands me back a twenty.
"Enjoy the party." Miss Aisha smiles at me, as she takes their leave.
YOU ARE READING
The Black Girl
Short StoryThere really wasn't any stopping it. It wasn't my fault that my skin was as dark as the night, or my nose was broader than any other's, my hair was always rough looking and broke easily. There was nothing I could do, because to them I will and alway...
