Chapter Twenty Three: A Day of Indulgence

"What do you think of this? Akila held out a delicate sundress with strappy sleeves, holding it before her frame by the hangar. She looked at her reflection in the large mirror set against the wall in the boutique's dressing room and smiled. The dress's color accentuated her rich, toned, golden complexion. "It suits you," Layla said. "But I think the first one is better." She shrugged, adding. "Just my opinion though." Akila took the other dress she had set aside and compared it with the other in her hand before the mirror. She twisted her mouth, pondering over which color she loved more. "I prefer the second dress though." She held that before her, hanging the first dress back. "Your choice." Layla flung her hand casually in a go-ahead. ""Whichever suits your taste better." Akila added the second dress to the stack of clothes she planned on buying. "What about you? Have you seen another dress you like?" Layla shook her head, waving dismissively. "I'm alright with the two you