Meanwhile…
"That's new."
Lola's brows shot up as she sipped her juice through a straw, shifting her eyes to Amala on the armchair. Haji and Silo had left for a quick errand, with Haji dragging Silo, who hadn't wanted to go.
"New?" Lola tilted her head. "What new?"
"Those clothes." Amala blew on the tea she'd made and glanced at her over the rim. "Didn't you dislike light colors? Pink, especially."
Lola instinctively looked down at her attire: a pink blouse and light-colored elephant pants. Quite feminine, and very different from her usual all-black wardrobe. Even when she wore heels or dresses, it was never in this color palette.
"You hated pink," Amala pointed out, setting the tea down. "Don't tell me you just forgot to do your laundry?"
Lola's mouth formed an O-shape before she smiled. "I don't think I hate pink anymore. It's nice."
"You like him that much, huh?"
"Hmm?"
