That night Nina had been unable to sleep.
She was extremely excited about her vacation.
She texted Erica and told her about the good news.

Nina: Hey bff. My dad said yes. So the holiday is on.  I can't wait!

Erica replied immediately.

Erica: That's great news mate. I will pick you  up tomorrow, with my dad.
I'm looking forward to an amazing holiday. This is our last holiday as high school students remember!
After next term, we shall be done with high school. I'm super excited.

Nina: Alright. I'll tell my parents and then wait for you tomorrow. This is gonna be the best holiday my whole life.

Erica: No problem.  See you tomorrow girl. Goodnight

Nina: Goodnight bff.

She held the phone tight on her chest  curled on her duvet and got lost in her thoughts.

She could not stop imagining how the holiday would be at a mansion.
She would be given a big room, with a big bed, probably a full body dressing mirror so that she could look at her petite body very well.

"Good morning Miss Nina. Did you sleep well? .", asked a soft female voice that she could not recognize.

Her hands covered her eyes on feeling the bright  sun rays through the huge glass window hit her face when the curtains were drawn.

"Good morning.", said a sleepy Nina as she covered her head to block the sun rays.

"Get up now.  Erica called for you. She's almost done with cleaning up.  Get dressed and meet her in her room so that you can both go downstairs for breakfast.", the soft voice  said.

Nina did not want to get out the big comfortable king size bed.

She felt the duvet leave her body, this time the feeling was more real,  exposing her pajama covered body to the morning wind and the usual scent of roses.

When her eyes swung open, she saw her mother standing at the edge of the bed saying something that her mind could not register at the moment.

"Oh boy. It was just a dream.", she sighed.

"Ha! It's eleven already and you're still dreaming.", said a surprised Mrs. Reed.

"Mum!  I could have enjoyed a yummy breakfast if only you had let me finish my dream."

Her statement made her mother burst into laughter.

"Are you seriously dreaming about food? You must be starving. Take and shower and go get something to eat.", said Mrs Reed.

"Don't forget to pack everything you'll need. Nina and her dad are coming for you later at 3:00pm.", she added over her shoulder as Nina disappeared into the bathroom.

Nina was half way into the bathroom when she heard that statement. She turned back and asked her mom, really surprised about how she knew that information.
Wait! How do you know that?

Well, I received a call from the Woods' residence and they told me that Mr Steve Woods was coming here with her daughter at 3:00pm.

"Oh! They called? How responsible!", Nina said with a surprised expression, eyes brows raised.

Her mother had left already when she got out of the bathroom. She threw on a sky blue T-shirt and tight black jeans. She went for breakfast when she felt that she was ready enough.

"Morning dad." she said as she placed a peck on his cheek.

"Good morning my angel. Did you have a good night's  sleep?", he grinned.

She gave him a warm smile as she sat on the chair beside him at the dining table.

"Yes dad.  I slept well. Thanks", she replied with a smile.

Mrs. Reed had made pancakes for breakfast. She accompanied the pancakes with tea.

They said a prayer as they usually did before eating and went ahead with breakfast.

"So, Nina. What time are you planning to leave.", asked Mr Reed.

"Erica is coming with her dad to pick her.  At 3:00pm to be exact. I almost forgot to tell you. They called earlier on when you were still asleep.", Mrs Reed said with an apologetic look.

He looked at Nina and poured  himself a cup of tea.
"Aah.  You must excited, aren't you?", he asked with a quick smile.

Nina's cheeks flushed with excitement as she spoke.
"Yes dad.  I am.  Also, this means that I will turn eighteen during this small vacation. I'll surely have an amazing story to tell my children one day."

"Wow. I would like to have grandchildren one day too. Maybe soon.", teased Mrs Reed.

"Not happening.  At least,  not soon.", Nina scoffed.

When they had finished eating, Nina went to her room to get her things ready.
She swung her wardrobe open and decided on what she was going to take.
She packed only the best of her clothes. She was going to a high class family so she didn't want to look so much of an outcast.
She was sure to pack everything she needed.

When her eyes were wandering around to see what else she needed, a blue two piece set of clothing caught her eye.

"Ah,  how could I forget.", she said.

It was her swimsuit, a blu bra and a matching bikini. It had been a gift from her aunt from the big city.  She had received it on her seventeenth birthday. She treasured it so much because it was a designer swim suit by the famous label D&G.

Nina didn't know a lot about fashion but she had taken time to find out that D&G stood for Dolce and Gabbana.
She had read about all the achievements of the label and she now knew that it was one of the top fashion labels.

For the swimming days and pool parties. She smiled as the thought crossed her mind.

After a few hours, Erica arrived with her dad. Nina heard the honk made by the car and she ran out of her room to meet the guests.

There it was, a black Jeep grand Cherokee, parked outside in the small drive way. Nina gaped. The car looked very exquisite.
Her parents followed behind her to welcome Erica and her father.

"Nina", Erica called out as she got out of the car.

Nina ran to give her a hug. Mr. Woods was also making his way out of the car after being opened for by his driver.

Dad,  this is Nina,  my best friend." said Erica while patting Nina's shoulders.

"Hi Nina." he said, holding out a hand to her.

"Hello Mr. Woods. It's a pleasure to finally meet you.", Nina replied as she her hand got crushed by Mr. Woods' hands.

Nina's parents walked towards them and welcomed Erica and her father.

"Mom, dad.  This is Erica, my best friend.  And that's her father Mr Steve Woods.", Nina said to her parents, holding onto Erica's hand and using the other to point towards Mrs. Woods direction.

"You're welcome Mr Woods. We're glad to have you and your daughter at our humble home.", Mrs Reed said as he exchanged a handshake with Mr. Woods.

"Thank you Mr. ......", Erica's dad said with an inquisitive expression.

"Reed!  Jackson Reed and my wife Emily Reed here.", he affirmed.

" I'm happy to see you Erica.
Come on in.", Mrs. Reed directed them inside the house.

"Make yourself at home.", Nina's father said once they were all inside the living room.

Erica and her dad sat in the wooden chairs stuffed with cushions and pillows.

Come with me. Nina mouthed the words to Erica, followed by a hand gesture.
Luckily, Erica managed to read her lips.

"Dad. I'll go help Nina with something.", she said as she stood up from the chair.

Mr. Woods accepted with a nod.

The parents had a little chat over a glass of juice that Mrs. Reed served.
Meanwhile, the girls were taking Nina's stuff to the car.

They all got out to say goodbye once the girls said they had finished.
It was time to say some goodbyes.