SHERNEIL.
I fixed the Ankara turban on my head for a final time, keeping my eyes fixed on the mirror. It's been so long since I dressed up, but today's occasion calls for dressing up even if I didn't really want to.
I wore a long gown made from soft Ankara material. The petal patterned Ankara in green and orange was made into a fitted long gown, with a slit on the back and a long sleeve with fittings. It brought out the shine of my dark skin. I tied the head gear into a simple knot, securing my braids beneath the fabric.
With only a touch of kohl on my eyes and lip balm on my lips, I turned in front of the mirror for a last once over, before I heaved a sigh. I wondered if I could get through dinner calmly, considering the fact that I was meeting Mama and Baba for the first time as poten
