Chapter 6

SEKANI:

I closed the door leading to the female restroom before walking over to the other side lined up with wash-hand basins, thankful that the walls were soundproof.

After the thunderous standing ovation I had experienced as my name was called up for the awards, all I wanted was some peace and quiet, away from the noise and music. Away from fickle people, only attending to either watch you reel to the fucking ground or familiarise with you once it seemed like you were making huge successes.

My sequined purse clattered against the marble counter and I sifted through its insides in search of my phone. It had been an hour since I checked in on Mya and her babysitter.

During my brief moment of rummaging through my purse, I stared at the mirror in front of me, taking a good look at myself.

My hair fell below my shoulders in thick long tresses, telling tales of a mane that was well taken care of and I pushed the bodice of my dress, causing my cleavage to plump up for a moment before I sli