Island Girls: Part 1

Nikita hugged Nikka for the longest of all as the limo stopped outside of the condo. A stretch limo at that, with a few people already inside. A separate van held trunks and large upright rolling bags, and suddenly Nikita felt self-conscious with just her duffle bag that fit nicely in the trunk of Bishop’s car, but was starkly out of place with the matching sets of luggage in the back of the van. Taking a breath, she popped a piece of gum in her mouth, and tried to look as confident as possible when climbing into the stretched out car.

The limo wasn't packed but there were a decent amount of girls filling up seats. They were all relaxing, some on the phones but were all in what one might consider sleep wear. Sweat pants, yoga pants, loose shirts and all with layers. One of the girl's from the party elbowed the girl next to her.

"Toldja." She said in a sing-song voice. "Pay up." There was a collective groan. "Let this be a lesson … when it comes to recruitment I ain't ever wrong." She smirked and bills were handed to her. The girl waved for Nikita to sit next to her.

Nikita smiled, happy to see a familiar face sat down next to Jasmine. “I wasn’t expecting a limo," She said quietly, grinding the bubblegum between her back teeth.

"Get used to it, appearances mean everything to these people and also it's meant to desensitize you so you don't ogle." Jasmine explained. "Snacks and drinks are complimentary if you're peckish. Get all your carbs in now, because once you're measured," she motioned to the spot on one side of the limo where juices and snacks were neatly stacked. “Not a lot is left to the imagination.

Nikita shook her head. “My family did a big breakfast send off thing,” she admitted. “I told them I’d text when I have flight info. And when we get there. They’re… a little over protective.” She said, sheepishly.

"Awe … that is genuinely sweet. Well, there is no real … flight to take since it's a private island so it's a private jet. But FAA regulations make flight paths for all aircraft public information. So it is super easy to confirm the flight and where it's going. I can text you all the info to help put your family at ease. We call it new girl jitters." Jasmine explained. "Trust me all your questions and the super nervous family? Someones already been through it."

“I appreciate it. That is… Nike appreciates it,” Nikita giggled, relaxing into the seat. "It’s just her me and Nikka - they worry. Oh, and Bishop too. He says he doesn’t…” she made an iffy gesture.

"You're not the first with a non-traditional family dynamic and this definitely not the traditional type of job either. It is about as hard as getting a princess role at Disney." Jasmine explained as she sent Nikita the information.

“I know, I’m very lucky I ran into you at the party. I’ll have to send Mathias something to say thanks.” Nikita admitted.

"Mathias was your hook up? Damn girl how did that happen if I can ask. Candy man is nice and all but he isn't known for having a big circle of people he's that nice to." Jasmine pointed out.

“He and my sister go way back,” Nikita admitted. “She has a thing for redheads, I think.”

Jasmine laughed. "Well lucky you because here you are! So it's a crazy long flight. I hope you're going to be comfortable."

"Lesson one on the flight there and back comfort is everything." One girl recited out of the blue.

"That." Jasmine said. "If you have questions feel free to ask."