SINDOORAH PROPHECY
SPECIAL GUESTS

Nina looked satisfied at the work of the ghosts that day. The grass and garden in front of the villa had been neatly arranged, the entire corridor and floor had been cleaned, all the food had also been prepared in the pantry. Only a few things have not been resolved in the quotes, namely in-laws and her sister-in-law. 

Nina laughed contentedly while pecking herself in front of the glass, while some ghosts were dressing her in a collar-style cocktail dress and peach-colored kimono sleeves while her egg-shaped face was dressed - her face and hair had already entrusted her completely to the MUA ghost who now turned her into a doll barbie japanese. The ghosts did not speak, but Nina knew that they all looked admiring and adoring her when she was done. Hair, dress, and make up are perfect. Nina now deserves to be called the Grand Lady of Ricci to replace Olivia Ricci. 

“Hehehe!” Nina again laughed contentedly in her room with the ghosts lined up neatly around her, ready to wait for orders.

Meanwhile, in Olivia's room, the situation was completely inversely proportional. Olivia ran out of a super cream capable of removing all wrinkles for several hours. So, several layers of sagging skin then peeked under the eyes and the tip of his lips that will be seen if he smiled. The in-laws could only be satisfied with her old evening gown which was now even in her body - just a day Nina returned home, her weight had been reduced by half due to stress.

Naomi puts on a wry face when Olivia knocks on her bedroom door. “Mami ran out of super cream,” her mother said in a somber tone as if it was the end of the world. Naomi smiled no less wryly, then opened the door wide for the woman. “Mami never heard of masking tape tricks, huh?”

Before understanding her point, Naomi had sat Olivia in front of the dressing table, and her hands guerrilla dismantled the entire shelf. A pair of Olivia's eyes widened as Naomi took out a small transparent strip of tape from inside. 

“Do not mess with Mami, Naomi!”

“Who said? Mami's wrinkles must be plastered to be tight!” Naomi deftly cut the tape in small size, then put it in the corner of her eyes and lips. Olivia complains of pain while Naomi pranks her up. 

“This is all because of Nina! The woman has used a credit card in Mami's shopping account to the limit! Good thing Mami changed cards from platinum yesterday, yes, Nao. Bankrupt, Mami, otherwise.”

The smile on Naomi's lips curved downward. “Mami forgot? I changed my credit card because I was broke. In a moment, the savings from Papi will also be spent by Nina if we do not get rid of it immediately!”

Olivia screamed as if she had realized. Naomi's words are true! However, the masking tape on his face forced him to keep smiling, even though he wanted to cry. Olivia clutched both of her daughter's arms with a stiff expression. “This is all because of that damn cop and that commander! If it wasn't for them, Nina would've lived history in this house.”

“We have to change plans, Mi! We make Nina as if she had an accident next time.”

“But tonight we have to face the iceberg commander first, Nao! You should be able to grab his attention and divert his sympathies from Nina!” Olivia glared wide, unconcerned at the pull of the tape in both corners of her eyes. 

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All three Ricci women welcomed Commander Gerald's arrival like the Miss Universe parade. The man was a little astonished when he saw the appearance of the three who were various. Nina is more like a summer girl from Sakura Country, Olivia is a noble people of the palace abdicated, and the last one makes the man completely hallucinate that Naomi is Wonder Woman who is disguised as a spy girl in the James Bond film. The shiny black leather suit she wore was supersexy and the hair was paled high back.

What demon has possessed the heads of the Ricci women tonight? thought confused. Fortunately, he wore a standard black tuxedo that he used to wear in official service events so as not to feel too wrong with the dress code.

Gerald shook Olivia Ricci's hand first. The woman thrust her back as a gesture that the police commander might be happy to kiss her, but Gerald did not. Oh, naw. He was not a traditionalist kissing a woman's hand in honor. Gerald was just a loyal police commander serving on duty. It may also make it difficult for him to be close to a woman during this time. He is not a seducer, let alone a seductress. And, being plastered by a frail woman who demands protection from him, is obviously something he hates, despite his duty as a cop. Duty is a task, not something that he brings into habit in choosing a partner.

That was the ambiguous value of Naomi Ricci that Gerald immediately noted in the report when the girl aggressively preceded her sister-in-law to greet Gerald. This girl was obviously very ambitious and disobedient to the rules. Sergeant Andi had told of his experience dealing with Naomi. Every confident and agile move this girl seemed to be obtained from the results of martial training. Gerald may be able to prove it if he accidentally provokes Naomi's anger and fights her - he gets rid of silly thoughts he obviously wouldn't do while attending a dinner invitation. 

Gerald is too preoccupied with his silly thoughts about Naomi that he is unaware when a woman he has not yet salami-Nina Ricci-sticks to his arm. Gerald only regained consciousness when the woman's arm was already wrapped around her familiar arm like an old friend. After all, the arm-paste greeting that Nina launched was not like possessive body language, but more like commanding.

Olivia gasps, almost cursing and berating Nina for her daughter-in-law's irreverence, but Olivia awakens to immediately calm Naomi who is ready to hit Nina. Can't do. They must not make a single mistake in front of the commander. So, Olivia pinched the leather suit over Naomi's waist in a twisting motion until her daughter glared angrily at her, then whispered softly, “keep the attitude.” It was fortunate that the young and hot-blooded Naomi immediately understood.

“Let me show you the way, Mr. Chief Detective.” Nina spoke so firmly that it made Gerald beside her tickle. The powerful aura that Gerald had been unable to explain since their first meeting, grew thicker. It's not that Gerald doesn't like it. Only, this woman he thought was weak turned out to be completely unlike what he had imagined. Falling into the well makes this woman stronger, oddly enough - one of the mysteries she still hasn't managed to unearth is the truth other than the helper of a rabbit called by Nina Ricci. 

“Will your rabbit friend also be present tonight, Mrs Nina?” gerald asked as he adjusted the steps beside Nina, a petite woman with quick steps to get around her short legs. 

Nina Ricci chuckled softly with an attitude that only nobles and royal breeds have. “No, Sir. But, he just sends greetings to you.”

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