Earlier that day.

Ricardo and Akina were on a drive to the mall, though he hasn’t informed her about it.

"Are we going somewhere?" Akina asked.

"Yeah, the mall." Ricardo replied.

"For what?" Akina asked.

"For you to pick up some nice outfit for you to be fully ready for the company." Ricardo replied.

"C'mon Ric, I already had enough clothes, you are wasting too much money." Akina said.

"Was I asking for your permission?" Ricardo asked biting his lower lips, she turn away quickly.

"That's what I thought." Ricardo said and laughed.

He focused on the road and in no time, they arrived at the mall.

"Welcome to Brandy's...