Mirrors

Nadia washed away her run. Watching herself in the mirror. Closely. Her beauty was once a curse. Something that attracted danger. But now she could fend for herself.

She smiled to herself. Felt whole.

Then fitted a striped white top tucked into green shorts. Black sunglasses.

Xiao Mei cleaned up too. Sharing the space. None of clothes and none of her money. Nothing to be traced back.

Let down her twin tails and washed the oil from her skin. Cool cream. Makeup. And a baggy style from Nadia’s smaller garments.

Sleeping soundly. Gentle sun streaming through curtains. Quiet.

Nika yawned. Stretched her head. Messy short blonde hair. Turned over for five more minutes. Then remembered. SHIT!

Tumbling out. Bathroom. Brushed teeth. Perfume. Then pulling on something that wasn’t wrinkled. Black shoes.

Out the door and on her way. Nadia…

All three would meet for Girls Day.