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I for just use this night cook up episode for tomorrow o but I go watch barca, now my mind don scatter.

Thanks alot guys for the comments...abit surprised there were no takes about this episode though, like no one spotted anything?

39

Kk

How many times does one have to ring a doorbell without answer to know that either ther person you're looking isn't around or the person just doesn't want any visitors at the moment?
This was my situation right now. This was the fourth time in a row the doorbell was ringing and the person at the other side of the door is yet to take a hint and just leave.

"Oh God", I sighed when it rang again. I might as well just go and see who the nuisance is although I have an idea of who it might be.

"As expected", I muttered when I opened up to see Dave, his hand hung midway in an attempt to press the bell for the sixth time. Is this guy serious?

"Finally", he exhaled in relief. "I've been ringing forever".

"You don't say", I replied sarcastically,  making way for him to come inside. He'll force his way in so I might as well just save him the trouble.

"So, what's up man?", he asked after he sat down. "You look down, were you sleeping? Oh no, did I wake you?", he asked concerned.

"If I say yes, will you go now?", I replied and he threw me a couch pillow.

"Quit playing, man", he hissed. "But really though, are you good?"

"Yeah, I'm alright", I sighed. "Just had a tough day at work today.  My department had this big presentation today where we share our ideas for the growth of the restaurant and when I presented mine, it was just downplayed and swept under the rug. Like they didn't even consider it at all".

"Oh, I know that feeling man. I'm sorry", Dave said.

"Yeah, it's all good though. Atleast I still have my job or I wasn't demoted", I chuckled sadly. "That was what I was told when I complained to the assistant department head".

"Wait, what?", Dave asked, surprised.

"Real talk, man. It's like everyone there is just beefing me man. Some are even saying I didn't deserve the spot, that I just got it because I've got long legs. Can you imagine? Me, long legs? Who my papa know sef?" I switched to pidgin and laughed. I don't even know anybody and they're claiming I have long legs.

"That's-that's abusrd", Dave chuckled forcefully. "Who knows, maybe you have a guardian angel watching over you somewhere", he said and began tapping away on his phone. "What was your presentation about?"

"I suggested we switch up from the whole jazz band thingy to having some really nice underground singers or bands playing in the evenings, seeing as sixty percent of our customers on the weekdays are teenagers and young adults. We can have the jazz band play on the weekends since that's when the restaurant is usually booked for all the fundraisers, dinner parties and whatever events these old folks like dressing up for. These youngins always look bored and just focus on their food or discussions when the jazz is playing, they don't appreciate it and most times after a rendition, there just scattered claps here and there. If we can get our customers looking forward to returning for reasons other than our delicious delicacies, then the sky would be our limits. Imagine getting underground singers who can really sing, do creative covers for a Wizkid love song or Davido or other top notch artistes? Man, it would be lit plus these guys are way cheaper than the jazz band, thereby cutting costs and increasing profits through more patronage", I concluded and Dave started applauding.

"Wow", he said amazed, still clapping. "That was something. How can they just ignore this wonderful idea?"

"I know right", I replied. "I even suggested an open mic on friday nights, where we can have standup comedians do their thing as people laugh out the stress of the week but it's all good sha. Nothing spoil".

"Yeah, they come around though", Dave consoled. "Trust me".

"I wish", I said and chuckled. "How are you doing though?" I asked.

"Not good, bro and that's why I'm here", he answered quickly and switched seats so he was sitting uncomfortably close to me now.

"Uhh..what's wrong?", I asked , shifting away from him.

"Its my heart man", he sighed and held his head with hands, his knees supporting his elbows. That got me alarmed. What did he mean by his heart?

"Your heart?", I asked again, just to be sure.

"Yeah bro", he lifted his head to look at me.
"Ever since I laid eyes on Gina man, I haven't been able to get her out of here", he said, pointing to his heart.

"Wait, so the thing about your heart is because of Gina?", I questioned again just to be clear. "Nothing else, no heart disease or anything?"

"What?", he asked alarmed. "No, it's just Gina", he replied and I sighed in relief.

"I thought you had some sort of life threatening heart disease".

"Well, it might as well be", he replied sharply. "I haven't been able to think straight since".

"You do know she has a boyfriend right?", I reminded him.

"So what?", he replied dismissively. "Look man, I need your help here. Put in a good word for me please?"

"What! How?", I exclaimed in surprise.

"What do you mean how? Your girlfriend is her best friend?"

"So? That doesn't mean I can go and talk to her about her personal life. We aren't even that close. We..we just acknowledge each other that's all", I explained. What is he thinking? How does he expect me to just walk to Gina who I don't have any sort of relationship with and ask her to consider him?

"Okay, but you can ask Mia to talk to her for me", he suggested.

"Hmmm", I sighed, thinking about it. Mia and I just reconciled lately and I wouldn't want to do anything that would risk even the slightest misunderstanding between us again.

Cmon man. Do this for me please. Remember my plan helped you with Mia the last time".

"Oh, so you're now calling back the favour right?", I asked.

"No no man, I'm just asking that you help me too", he replied with a smile.

"I'll try man even though it's going to put me in big fix", I agreed reluctantly.

"Big fix?", he asked. "What do you mean?"

"You do realise that Gina's boyfriend, Rex is my cousin right?", I asked. "And we already have bad blood, so say you eventually get Gina, that would cause even more damage between the two of us and even my....", I paused for a bit. The word was just to heavy for me to say. "My--my other family", I muttered.

"Yeah I understand but I'm also your broth...", he paused all of a sudden. "I mean I'm also your bro, man". He looked kinda distraught at this point and pained. Maybe he really likes her for real.

"Okay, I'll try", I assured him and his face lit up again.

"Thanks alot bro", he smiled and he stood up to pick up my game controllers. He threw one for me and sat back down. "Let's tap small. Make I thrash you small", he laughed.

"This life", I smiled, shaking my head. "You wan thrash your helper", I said and he laughed the more.

"How's Mia?", Dave asked as we began playing. "I thought I saw her in the building this morning".

"Yeah, she spent the night", I replied.

"Oh ok", he hummed. This was his tactic anytime we were playing game. He'll always bring up a topic to try and distract me and I always fell for it. Even now.

"We kinda had a fight last night sef", I added. See, I've already fallen for his trick.

"Really..Why?", he asked not taking his eyes off the screen for once.

"Nonye", I replied. "She came here yesterday and Mia met her".

"Oohh, trust me I know that kind of situation. Been in it, one too many times", he replied and just then he scored.

"Sh*t", I muttered. "My CBs are just too slow for this Mbappe".

"Guy is just too good", Dave added. "So what later happened with the three of you?"

"Well, Nonye was offering the olive branch to Mia but Mia was just being a close minded spoilt brat about the whole thing and when I called her out for it after Nonye had left, she told me not to talk to her again", I answered and cursed silently, when I missed a clear chance to score. "This 22 no be am abeg. EA just made it hard to score this year. How in the world did your keeper save that?" I complained and he laughed.

"Its Donnarumma, what do you expect?", Dave bragged. "Wait, did you say all that to Mia in the exact words you just used now?"
He asked.

"Nah, not really but I did say something about wishing she hadn't come that evening", I replied.

"Damn, that was abit too harsh bro", He said. "Wait, I hope you've apologised and you guys are good now cause my being with Gina depends on that", he added quickly and stole a quick glance at me before returning his eyes back to the screen. Competitive prick.

"We're good now..I think", I replied him.

"You better", he said and screamed profanities at Neymar for missing a chance to double his lead.

We kept on playing for like an hour before my door beeped and opened with Mia walking through looking all beautiful and gorgeous. I can never get used to her beauty, it's just like God's mercy-- new every morning.

"Hey baby", she greeted as she came in and sat on my lap, placing a short kiss on my lips. "Hi Dave", she greeted and he nodded in reply.

"Welcome babe", I replied her greeting, straining my neck so I get a clear view of the TV. This would probably be the last game and it usually the most important one to win. "Let me just wrap up this match, I'll be with you soon".

"Okay", she said and stood up. "I got you some snacks", she added.

"Wow, thanks hun", I replied.

"Yeah, how did your presentation go?", she asked from the kitchen.

"Just there", I replied in a loud voice so she could hear me from here. "I'll tell you about it later".

Just then, I got a chance to shoot and wasting no time, I held down my R2 button and pressed the block button as Kingsley Coman let loose a curling shot to the top corner of Dave's goal. It was the eighty seventh minute and I was leading by a goal to none, scoring with this chance would put me in a much better position to win but out of no where, in FIFA 22 ridiculously unbelievable fashion, Donnarumma stretched and punched the ball out but as God would have it, he spilled it into the waiting legs of Karim Benzema who had the easiest finish of his career for today.

It took everything for Dave not smash my game controller on the floor in anger at that goal. He kept on cursing at his keeper and player for conceding that goal.

"It is what it is bro", I said and laughed. I was loving his reaction to this loss.

"This France is a bigger cheat than PSG, even you can't deny that", he complained.

"Whatever", I said dismissively.

"Let's play again", he offered. "The last one".

"Nada", I shook my head. "Mia's here now", I said and on cue, she walked into the sitting room.

"Ooowwm", he whined. "Alright, see you guys later", he said and began walking away and my phone beeped. I picked up to see the message and when I saw it from work, I hurriedly opened it to see what it said.

"Yes!!", I exclaimed when I read it.

"What?", Mia asked alarmed.

"I don't know how but somehow, my presentation got to the new owners of our restaurant and they loved it. They have created a new department and put me in charge of it", I explained excitedly.

"Wow babe, that's so nice", Mia said happily.

"I told you so", Dave said with a smile and left the apartment. A knowing smile.

The day couldn't have gotten any better than it already was......TBC


Sorry for the delay guys. I don't have NIN and lately my airtel network has been shit, since Thursday. Anyways enjoy. Should update again soon.

fattprince:
Saved your number sir, will hit you up over the weekend. Thanks so much. Thank you

Yh..still haven't given you permission o, just want to hear your plan

fattprince:
Please all ghost writers on nairaland, how does this thing work?
Will I just give you a rough check on what I want to write, which will be like a page or 2. Then you write the whole story or I will only give you the summary of each chapter. I want an answer please. Thank you in advance.

Hit me up, 09011226520

New update tomorrow

hotswagg12:
@moura you are a boss when it comes to writing and giving description from different POV (from k, mia, and now Nonye.) Its just like watching a movie and picturing the whole scenario.

K and mia are in for some serious gang up and nonye is just as selfish as dayo and both of them are made for each other buy yet they just want to tear k apart.
Thanks for the update.

Thanks man, I really appreciate. Is Nonye really evil? What if her feelings for K are really genuine now and she decides to go for it? Second chances are for everyone, right?

38

Nonye

I stared at the picture of myself pouting as I tried to come up with the best caption that would signal my three million followers of arrival back in the country. One of the perks that came with being the first and only daughter of a one of the top media moguls in Africa and some other key countries of the world, was that I knew how to stay in the spotlight at all times. Attention came to me as easy breathing was for a human being.

My family has always been a media powerhouse in Nigeria, seeing as my great grand father founded the first Nigerian owned press company. The company had seen improvements through generations and most notable of them came with my parents at the seats of leadership. They took it from just a printing press, radio and TV station to creating other subsidiaries like web channel, a movie production and distribution company that has birthed some of the best movies and series in the continent, a forum and just recently, we launched our own social media platform that really blew up during the pandemic. Of course we had help from the government with the promotion of our business and we in turn, helped them with some cover ups of some things they didn't want the media knowing. Some strong competitors had to be blackmailed to shutdown business if they didn't want their dirty laundry aired to the pubic for all to see. Seeing all these happen before me played a major part in toughening me up and making me hellbent on always achieving whatever I set out to achieve no matter what I had to do.

At age sixteen, I was already a top influencer in the country. Brands that couldn't get to advertise with our companies came to me and I blew them up to the extent that top brands, mostly fashion inclined ones, started looking my way.

That's been my reality for the most of my life till recently. Lately, I've had no clarity as to what it is I want. The only recurring thought on my mind lately has been flashes of the kiss I had with K. I don't know how to explain it but it was like my eyes was opened and I started to see him in a new light. It opened my eyes to the realization that maybe I never wanted Dayo in the manner I thought I did. I guess I just saw him as another conquest, a sort of trophy for bagging one of most eligible guys on campus. I've dated lots of guys in the past, some even celebrities but I'd never felt the feeling I felt when I kissed K before. The feeling was just different, it was something new and refreshing and no matter how hard I want ignore it, I really want to feel it again.
I'd only seen him as a very close friend, even when I suspected he liked me the way a guy likes a girl, I acted like I didn't notice. I even selfishly used it to my advantage cause I enjoyed the attention. I made silly requests of him knowing he wouldn't deny me. Sometimes,  I even led him on, acting all chummy with him, thereby giving him a false inking of a chance for something more. He was like my gay best friend. He started to withdraw a little bit when Dayo and I started dating, started cancelling on get togethers and the next thing I know, he's friends with Mia despite knowing I wasn't in good terms with her.

My thoughts were interrupted by the buzz of the intercom in my room.

"Good morning, Ma'am", one of the maids greeted.

"Morning", I replied.

"Mr Dayo is here to see you, should I send him up?", she asked and I sighed, contemplating whether or not I should agree.

"Let him up", I replied and hung up. I wonder how he got to know I was back.

"Hey you", Dayo greeted walked inside my bedroom. "You came back and didn't even inform me. Is that how we are now?"

"Maybe", I shrugged and he chuckled.

"Really? Cmon Nonye, I know I hurt you and I've apologised. Please let's us move on as the adults that we are. We can't let a silly breakup squash a lifetime of friendship now, come on".

"You egotistical bastard", I scoffed. "So you apologise and I'm just supposed to be unhurt by what you did? Just like that? I should pack up my feelings and be friends with you just because you apologised?" I retorted harshly. Like who the heck does he think he is?

"Okay, just calm down", he chuckled and that annoyed me the more. "Don't blow this out of proportion. Don't make it seem more than it already it is", he said smiling and sat down.

I opened my mouth to lash out at him but I just couldn't think of the right word to describe how disgusted and irritated I felt towards him now.

"I'm making it seem more than it is?", I said and took deep breaths to calm my nerves.
"Okay, I agree. Now, please leave my house. I can't deal with you right now", I said calmly.

"The earlier you stop playing the victim here, the better for us", he said and stood to go.

What was that? What is he talking about now?

"What's that supposed to mean?", I asked and he turned to me with an annoying smirk playing at the corner of his lips.

"Cmon Nonye, you know you never loved me. You...you just thought you did", he said, shocking me to my bones.

"What..what nonsense are you spewing now", I stuttered and turned around so he couldn't see how unsettled I was.

"You know I'm saying the truth", he said and came closer to me. "Look, I've known you for a very long time. I've seen you become passionate and hapoy about stuff. There's this sparkle in your eyes and guess what? It was never there with me. With me, it felt like it was forced", he said, coming around me so he was standing in front of me now.

"Of course", I scoffed, folding my arms. "You'll say anything just to absorb yourself of the blame, even if it means making up nonexistent claims. Okay, if you saw all these, why did you still stick around huh? Why didn't you say anything about it before?", I questioned.

"Oh, that's simple" he gave out a small laugh. "I didn't love you too".

"What?", I asked, shocked at this revelation.

"Yeah", he shrugged. "I just played along to win".

"Win?"; I asked confused. "How?"

"Win against K", he sighed and sat down on my bed. The smile was off his face now.

"What do you mean by that?", I asked, all the more confused.

"Mmhmm, you heard me right", he said. "All my life, I've had this one sided competition with K. I say it's one sided because he had no idea about it. Anywhere the two of us were, I was always compared to him. My dad always commended how hardworking he was, always using him as a point of reference when scolding him. You know how hard I always try to prove myself to my dad. Even in school, you see the girls that flock around me, they come for me to help them get his attention because you know how antisocial he can be at times. Because he's always with us, they think he's rich too and when I tell them he's just our help's son, they turn to me instead".

"What?", I gasped, shocked by such hatred and envy. "How could you? What did he ever do to you?" I asked in slowly.

"I don't know Nonye", he sighed shaking his head. "I hate myself for being this way but it's like I just can't help myself".

"What do you mean you can't help yourself. You are his friend, you know what he's been through all his life and yet you still do this to him? You're just evil", I said coldly.

"Of course!", he clapped mockingly. "Always so judgemental. Well, at least I own up to my evil side, what about you huh?"

"Oh just shut up", I said dismissively.

"What?", he laughed. "You're here claiming Mother Theresa but you're the one that kept on leading him on even when you knew it would never amount to anything. You took advantage of his feelings for you to meet your selfish needs so don't you dare cast an accusing finger at me. You're just as evil yourself", he ranted on.

"What?", he continued when he saw I had nothing to say. "Cat caught your tongue?"

"Just get out", I said in whisper. I just wanted to be alone now and just cry. I felt so dirty right now looking back on selfish and inconsiderate I was to someone I called my friend. Someone as gentle and harmless like K. The pain was worse now that it seemed I was beginning to feel something much more than friendship towards him.

"Look Nonye", Dayo began softly but I was having none of that right now.

"Get out!!!", I screamed and he shuddered a little. "Just leave me alone!!", I demanded.

"Just hear me out please. "We can help K out with what I have to say, I just need you to listen to me", he begged.

"You have five minutes", I said.

"Thank you", he smiled. "I'm sure you know he's with Mia now but I have just one question, is it genuine?"

"How?' I asked.

"Think about it, Nonye. How can a girl like Mia be with a guy like K? It just doesn't make any sense except there's a hidden agenda somewhere. I think Mia is dating poor innocent K just to get back at you. That's the only reason she's with him and I'm sure she's fed up, she'll dump him, leaving him heartbroken", he said convincingly and honestly, his take wasn't too far fetched. Infact, it was very logical.

"What makes you think so?", I asked, just to be sure.

"Oh cmon Nonye, don't tell me you don't see it too. They never knew each other before now and then boom, in just a couple of months they're dating? Haba, check it now. I'm sure she was even the one that asked him out. K isn't that  brave".

"That makes a bit of sense", I said but I still felt uneasy about it. It felt like Dayo wasn't being straight about the whole thing.

"But I still feel you're not being real with me though", I added quickly. "What's your own agenda with all these?"

"What agenda?" He made a weak attempt at a denial. "I just want to help K avoid being used as a pawn by Mia and also avoid getting his heart broken again, this time by her".

"Bullsh*t! Try again", I retorted. "This time, think well before you answer".

"Okay okay", he smiled. "I'll admit, I have a thing for Mia", he began and I smiled back, happy I didn't swallow his bait hook line and sinker.

"But I know I don't stand a chance with her and that's why I came up with a plan", he said.

"What plan?", I asked curiously.

"You remember Caleb, yh? Her ex?", he asked and I nodded in affirmation. "I got him back here to try and win her back. If he succeeds then she'd give up with her scheming and move on".

"Okay, but wouldn't that leave K heartbroken though. I mean that's what we trying to avoid right?" I asked and he nodded.

"That's where you come in", he replied. "K has had feelings for you for the better part of his life, that type of feeling doesn't just evaporate in a space of months. I'm sure deep down somewhere in his heart, those feelings are still there. It just needs a little push to resurface. You can give it that little push Nonye. If he gets to fall for you again then he wouldn't be hurt when Mia decides to dump him eventually.


"Uh, I don't know, D. I don't think--"

"Remember that sparkle in your eye I talked about, I'v seen it your eyes too when you're with K and I know you've felt something for him too but you were just too afraid to explore it because you care alot about what society would think. You know what, why don't you just think about it and give me your answer later. Make sure to sleep on it well. I'll take my leave now", Dayo said and walked out.

I fell on my bed and closed my eyes tightly as if that would somehow reveal the right answer to this dilemma. I'm caught between doing what I want to do and what the right to do is.....TBC

Finally Nonye's POV. What do you guys think of her?

37

Mia

I woke up feeling too lazy to even get myself off the bed and it had more to do with the fact that I didn't want to see K. I don't even know how I get myself to sleep because the last I checked the time it was past 3 a.m. I'd tossed and turned, paced and stood, thought and soliloquized all night, trying to figure out everything that happened last night. I hated that we had fought and I tried to see where I had been at fault but I just couldn't see any.
Since I knew K, this was the first time I felt like I wasn't welcomed, like I was an annoying intrusion to his personal space or something and the fact that its as a result of Nonye, just makes it all the more hurtful.

All my life, the one thing I've hated and tried hard to avoid is competition. I've always had atelophobia-- the fear of being imperfect or not good enough. It's the very reason I try so hard to be the best at whatever I do no matter what it takes. Competition or being competitive,  just brings out the worst in me. I hate the person I become when I compete with anybody. It's like I get sucked by some bad addictive energy. Now, with the appearance of Nonye again, its looking likely that a competition is brewing and the fact that K had feelings for her at some point or might still have feelings for her makes it more frustrating.

I'd be pretty dumb to fall for the new 'changed' act she's putting on. I used to be like her before -well, an upgraded version-- and I used this trick before. Call for a truce with my opponent so I can hit when they least expect it. I know she knew K had a thing for her then-- girls aren't as clueless as guys.
These were the thoughts running through my mind all night and in the end, the conclusion I made was I was going to be on the lookout for her, whatever her plans were. Even if I have to compete with a lifetime of friendship that binds the two of them, I won't go down without a fight.

"Wow", I said softly and got out of bed. "Who would have thought Mia Rotimi would ever have to fight for a guy one day?", I muttered to myself as I went to the sitting room. I left the sitting room for the kitchen to see if there was anything to eat before I leave for my place so I could get ready the lectures of today. As I wanted to open the fridge, my eyes caught sight of a note stuck to the door of the fridge.

"Not seen this before", I said softly as I took it out to read what was written.

'Morning beautiful', the first line read and I grinned widely like I wasn't just angry with him moments ago. I read on.

'I'm really sorry about last night, I was wrong. Please don't be mad at me anymore. I love you. I'm off to work, wish me luck'.

I held the note to my chest and twirled, laughing from pure joy. This is exactly what I needed this morning. I read it again just to feel myself and couldn't help gushing over how sweet his apology was. Awww!

I quickly went to the bedroom to get my phone.

'Goodluck with your presentation. I know you're gonna crush it' , I typed and then stopped to think. 'Should I add I love you or just love you' , I contemplated in my mind.

"Or should I just leave it this this", I thought aloud. "Don't want to come off as too easy", I voice softly. "Whatever", I said as I typed in 'love you' at the end of text and hit the send button.
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"Nonye is friends with K?", Gina asked surprised, as we sat for drinks at Chills'. Since the last time, we got here and I made it our official hangout spot. I just couldn't get enough of how beautiful and serene it was.

"Yeah", I replied taking a sip from my mojito. "They've been friends since they were kids apparently".

"Wow", she exclaimed softly. "Its just...I mean no offence but it just seems unlikely. I means she's the heiress to NFO Media and he's...himself".

"None taken", I smiled. "I understand".

"Small world", Gina said. "So what are you going to do about it?"

"Nothing much", I shrugged. "I'll just guard what's mine with my life and won't hesitate to attack anyone that tries to come in between".

"Really?", she laughed, almost choking on her drink. "You call what you just said now 'nothing much?' "

"Mmhmm".

"Well, just tread carefully sha, you know she's still he's friend and who knows, she might have just changed genuinely, no hidden agenda whatsoever", Gina advised and I scoffed.

"Yeah right", I rolled my eyes. "There was something about her yesterday that didn't sit well with me. I can't place my finger on it, but I know not to trust her".

"Or it might just be you, letting your insecurities get the better of you", Gina stated and I gave her a look.

"What?", she said. "Its obvious you're jealous and so your mind is giving you reasons to justify that jealousy. Its not letting you be open to other possibilities".

"Wow", I chuckled.

"Look Mia, I'm not saying you're wrong but you should just be open to the possibility that she just might be genuine. That's all. Have you seen yourself, you're beautiful and stunning, with a kind and caring heart too, despite that thought exterior you always put out and K would be foolish to leave you for her", Gina explained carefully and I got her point.

"I'm all that right?", I smiled and she sighed.

"Is that all you heard?"

"Just kidding. You're right though, I'm jealous. So I'm going to be more open like you said", I paused for a while. "But I still got my eyes on her though".

"As you should", Gina nodded.

"Yeah, so can you just say all you said about me again?" I asked smiling and Gina laughed.

"I can almost swear that you feed off compliments and not food. You're weird".

"Whateverrrr", I waved her off and we laughed. "Seriously though, when did you get so wise? Lately,  you've been kind of, I don't know...a bit different", I said and she looked at me curiously.

"Different..how?" Gina asked.

"I don't know" I shrugged. "Just that you've changed a bit, example, its...its almost as if you don't care about material stuff anymore. Before, you used to be crazy about the latest designers. You had premium subscription to every pre released Prada outfit. Even before it was officially released,  you had access to purchase them, that's how crazed you were about clothes, but now I see you some outfits from last season and not making a fuss about it. Is everything okay?"
Gina looked at me with an amused expression and laughed a little. I was confused because I know what I said wasn't funny.

"Why are you laughing?", I asked.

"Nothing. Nothing's wrong, I just....I don't know. I guess I couldn't keep up with all of it. That life was so tiring, Mia and to if I'm being honest, I wasn't happy at all. I did all those things just be stay atop the social circle in school and the society. The tight dresses, those stupid diet plans my mum forced on me, the yoga sessions, and worst of all, those stupid dinner parties, I hate all of them. Heck, I don't even like Rex like that. He's...how do I put this...", she paused for a moment. "He's not just for me, like we are not compatible in any way. We have no shared interests at all and the only reason I'm sticking with him is just for show. Mum encouraged that I continue to be with him just because he's a grandchild of Chief Enwereji, but I'm tired Mia, I really am", she finished, her voice breaking a bit.

I shifted to her, opening up my arms to hug her. I've really been a bad friend. How did I not notice how she's been struggling all these while.

"I'm so sorry, G", I sobbed softly, holding her in my embrace. "I was so into myself, I care to see that you were going through so much".

"Its not your fault, M", she sniffed and pulled away to look at me. "Don't blame yourself, you were going through something too. You just lost your mom a couple of months ago".

"Still,  I should hav--"

"Sshh. Stop it already, don't be too hard on yourself", she cut me off, smiling sadly.

"So what was the last straw that brokethe camel's back?", I asked out of curiosity after a while.

"What do you mean?", she asked back.

"I mean what made you decide to damn everything and live your life your way?"

"Oh, that", she replied, realizing what I meant. "I guess it was when you lost your mum", she said and looked at me with sympathy in her eyes. "Then you were a mess. You didn't let anyone in, you missed school,  stopped designing,  in fact, there was an instance you threw your sewing machines on the ground, broke your mannequins and other stuff. It was so hard to sew you so broken and how your wealth and influential social circle couldn't do anything to ease your pain. Then one morning,  out of the blue, I get a call from a stranger number and it's you calling, telling me to come pick you up. I was shocked, that you finally left your room weeks after your mum's demise. I was happy and quickly drove to come pick up. Imagine my shock when the location on my GPS led me to the school dorm and I saw you coming out from the building with K. It was the first time I saw you smiling genuinely in weeks. No offence, but a nobody did that for you. Someone with no money, no estate, no prestigious family name did that.
As the weeks rolled by, I saw how spending time with him started getting you back to your old self and I realized that there's really more to life than the wealthy illusive bubble we grew up in. There's more to happiness and joy than wealth and status, and so I started being my true self", she concluded and I just stared, dazed by how deep all she said sounded.

"Wow!", I exclaimed softly. "That's something".

"I know", she smiled.

"Uhh...you better not be looking at mans though, go get yours. Don't be getting all inspired by him and all that", I warned playfully and she laughed.

"He's all yours, girl", she laughed.

"Good", I smiled. "So when are you going to break up with Rex?" I asked.

"Very soon", she sighed. "Very soon".

"Nice. Whatever happens, I'm here for you", I said and stretched to hold her hand.

"Can we go now?", I asked after I sipped the last of my drink. Gina's had already been empty since.

"Sure", she replied, and signalled for  waiter to bring the bill.

"Great! Because all this talk about boyfriends has got me missing my baby already. I need to go check in with him and ask how he's presentation went today", I said excitedly as I picked my bag.

"Easy with show off, some of us are still single", Gina retorted playfully and I stuck my tongue out to mock her.

"Yes ma'am", the waiter said as he reached our table.

"The bill?", G asked.

"Oh it's on the house. The Boss took care of it", he said politely.

"Oh! How nice of him", I said in appreciation of the kind gesture. "Please thank him for us. What's his name?"

"Oh, its Mr. Caleb Asiwaju", the waiter replied.

"Oh", I voiced it quietly, turning to look at Gina who looked shocked as well. "Well..uh...just thank him for us then, bye", I said and hurried out of there with Gina.

"So...", Gina began. "Its safe to say, we need a new hangout spot?"

"Yes", I grimaced. "But I really love it here. Why did he have to be the owner?" I whined as I unlocked my car.

"That's life for you girl", Gina answered. "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans".....TBC

NEXT ONE OTW.

Hey guys....so I'm just gon come clean now, I've been so busy lately that now, I want to type, I don't know what to type about. Like I'm having ideas and scenarios playing up in my head but I just dont know how to piece them together. I guess it's just stress and me being so much in my head and so I promise to drop two solid updates on or before Friday. It sucks, yeah, but sh*t happens sometimes. Have a great week y'all.

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Yes ma...the day isn't over yet, I'll try to come up with something.

Omo, sorry for ghosting o, been pretty busy since Thursday and even tomorrow sef, I still get work but hopefully, tomorrow evening or Tuesday latest, I go update.

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Jully baby I'm here o....had some minor issues while typing yesterday.

36

Kk

I bumped my head to the rhythm of Wizkid and Buju's Mood banging through my airpods. Yeah, I just had to rinse my ears after the load of Adele Mia dropped on me at her and 'Mood' really got me in a big mood.
I really had swell time with Mia though. It feels a little surreal that we're actually a thing, like the 'Mia Rotimi', queen bee herself is actually mine but I'm adjusting alright. I smiled to myself as I got inside the elevator leading to floor, replaying the moment she admitted that she loved me.
That was the biggest flex of the night for me. I almost didn't want to leave, I wanted to stay all cuddled and boo'd up with her the whole night but I had piles of procrastinated work I had to deal with.
Since  PM got acquired by our new owner(s), things have just picked up for me. It's like my guardian angel is finally awake from his slumber and is now looking out for me. Just recently, I got a promotion to being part of a small management team that come up with ideas to promote the restaurant better. How was picked, I don't know and honestly,  I don't even care to know. I'm just bubbling with gratitude to God and whoever recommended me. Now, we have a meeting the day after tomorrow and I've been tasked to present my own idea, which I'm kinda short of now.

The elevator chimed and slid open as it finally got to my floor, making me wonder at how fast the ride up here was. I got out my phone to call Mia as I walked to my apartment. I was missing her already and just wanted to hear her voice for maybe like an hour-ish, before I got to work. Her phone rang and rang but she didn't a answer.

"Maybe she's not with it", I muttered as I got to my apartment and paused instantly, shocked at the least person I expected to see at my place this evening.

"Heey, surpriseee!", she said happily as she saw me and then bundled me in a hug. I was too stunned to even hug her back.

"Hey....Uhm.. hi Nonye", I managed to say as she released me from the hug and looked at me.

"Wow, not the welcome I was hoping for but I'll take it. I understand that you're surprised", she said smiling.

"Yeah", I cleared my throat. "What you said".

"I didn't know you kept late nights these days. Work must be tight now, huh?" She asked as I opened the door and held it, so she could come in. "Oh", she heaved a sigh of relief and pounced on my couch. "I missed this place".

"I can see", I said as I entered and shut the door. "Can I get you anything? Water, soda?" I asked and she spun around quickly to look at me.

"Uh", she scoffed. "What's with you? It's me Nonye, you...you're acting like we've not known each other since we could walk. You're being too formal, or did I come at a bad time? I can come back another time if you're not okay with me being here", she said, grabbing her handbag.

"No, no Nonye", I stopped her. "Its not like that. I'm.. I'm sorry. It's just that your sudden visit caught me a little bit off guard and you know,  the--"

"The kiss?", she asked, an amused look on her face.

"Uhmm...yeah", I rubbed the back of my head shyly. "That too."

"Oh my God", she laughed a little. "You're so cute when you're shy. Well, it's nothing to worry about. It was a heat of the moment kinda thing, nothing more. Not that I regret though but it's just that", she stated and now, it was my turn to sigh in relief.

"Really?", I asked just to be sure. "Thank God. I was beginning to think it was going to complicate out friendship".

"Nah, you have nothing to worry about. Now, sit your butt down here and gist me about everything I missed".

"Uh okay", I replied. "But nothing much has happened though, life's  been pretty much the same. Oh, I got a promotion at work", I said excitedly.

"Wow, that's huge", she clapped lightly. "I owe you a congratulatory treat".

"Cool", I replied. "How about you though? Where did you go to?"

"Everywhere", she replied and sighed. "First off, I went to South Africa to chill with my cousins abit before I went London, mainly to see Davido's O2 show and then the States before coming back. That was my breakup travel plan", she said and smiled.

"And did it work? Are you good now?", I asked concerned.

"Mhmm", she nodded. "I'm so over it, infact I'm into someone else now".

"Uh oh", I sighed.

"What?", she asked.

"That fast? Cmon,  that's a sign you're not over Dayo".

"But I'm serious", she whined. "I'm really over him. Come to think of it, I don't really think I was ever in love with him. I wasn't really happy with him-", she said and paused to look me in the eyes, before shifting closer to where I was sitted. "Not as happy as I am when I'm with y--", she continued but was interrupted by the sound of doorbell. I wondered who would be at the door this late.

"Are you expecting someone?", Nonye asked.

"No, not that I know of", I replied ,getting up to go see who it was but Nonye was faster and was already on her way to the door.

"Don't worry, I'll get it", she said and I shrugged and sat back. I suspected it to be Dave but when I heard the open and Nonye say "Hi Mia", I jumped to my feet immediately.

"Babe?", I called confused.

"Babe?", Nonye repeated, a surprised expression on her face.

"Yes, babe", Mia said calmly in what seemed like a reply to Nonye as she shoved her way in. Bumping shoulders with Nonye in the process.

'This is not good', I thought to myself. Seems like my guardian angel has gone to sleep again.

"Oh I see", Nonye smiled and shook her head a little. "You guys are a couple".

"Mmhmm", Mia affirmed and she came to my side and held my hand.

"Wow", Nonye clapped. "So happy for you guys. K, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"You didn't tell her?", Mia turned to me sharply.

"Yeah, I--I  was getting to that", I stuttered.

"Wow, that great news. Damn, a lot things happened while I was gone huh? Anyways happy for the both of you and I mean that Mia", she said looking at Mia now. "I know we've had our differences in the past and I'm sorry for the part I played in it but believe me when I say I'm really happy for you. K is the best of them and I'm glad he's with someone like you. I hope we can be friends again", she continued, stunning the both of us.

"Uh-um...we'll see?", Mia replied, still surprised at the turn of events.

"Of course, no pressure. Take your time but just know I'm being very sincere when I say I'm sorry and wish to be friends again", she said, picking up her hand bag. "I'll leave you guys to yourselves now. Bye".

"Bye..but are sure it's safe, it's quite late. You know what, let me drive you home", I offered and Mia tightened her grip on me instantly,  resisting me from moving an inch.

"Oh don't worry about it K", Nonye chuckled, declining my offer. I'm sure she saw what Mia did and just wants to avoid any awkwardness. "You worry too much about me. I'm big girl and I can take care of myself. Besides its Lagos, my city".

"Well, okay", I gave in reluctantly. "Call me when you're home though".

"Will sure do. Bye", she said and she walked out.

"Oh K, you worry too about me. I'm a big girl blah blah blah", Mia mimicked as soon as Nonye was out of sight. "What a load of crap", she said angrily and sat down with force.

"What was that all about?", I asked, annoyed by her behaviour earlier. "Why did you stop me from driving her home. You know it's dangerous for her to drive home by herself this late".

"Uhh...are you being serious right now? Didn't she know it was late before coming here?", she replied back with her own question. "Besides, she said she's a big girl so there's nothing to worry about", she shrugged.

"That was not right", I said and went into the kitchen to get a canned drink. "I mean she just apologised and called a truce just moments ago, the least you could do is at least  be nice to her".

"Nice my a**", Mia retorted. "Wait, don't tell me you buy that bullsh*t reconciliation she's selling?"

"All I'm saying is that you be a bit open minded and --"

"Open minded?", Mia said and scoffed. "Wait, so now you're calling me close minded all because of her? You don't what don't even bother, I can't do this with you right now. I just want to rest, I'm stressed out", she said and walked into the bedroom.

I closed my eyes and covered my face with my palms and sighed deeply out of frustration and exhaustion. This wasn't how I saw my night going just couple hours ago. I felt tired to do anything at all, even preparing for my big presentation tomorrow, but a man's got to do what he has to do no matter what.

I stood up to get my laptop from the couch where it was lying and as I was sitting down, Mia barged into the sitting room, almost making me drop my laptop out of shock.

"She just shows for some minutes and we're already fighting. Can't you see, its exactly what she wants", she rambled.

"Mia, just calm down", I said,  still trying to get over the shock from her sudden barge in.

"Calm down? Just forget it", she spread out hands and let it fall to her laps to show she was fed up. "I should have just stayed put at home", she sighed.

"Maybe you should have", I muttered without thinking. I didn't even know when the words left my mouth.

"Really?", she asked rhetorically, looking at me, her eyes a bit teary showing how disappointed she was at my reply.

"Mia, I--"

"Don't", she cut me off immediately. She looked pretty sad right now. "Don't talk to me", she said softly, her voiced marred by the hoarseness that comes from suppressing tears. She walked back to the bedroom and smashed the door shut and then locked it.

At least one thing was clear this night, I'm spending my night on the couch. A good thing though, because the discomfort it provides would keep me awake to accomplish the two tasks on my plate now which are preparing my presentation and preparing the perfect apology to Mia, both of them due by tomorrow.

As I got down to business, I couldn't help but wonder that we just had our first fight, the same day we both professed our love to each other. Damn!.......TBC

New update, tomorrow. Have a blessed week y'all.

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Love your writing…keep it up @Moura7

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Wow thanks.

"Oooowm", he groaned and l laughed.

"We are having a really sweet moment right now and you want ruin it with heartbreak songs?", he whined. "Don't worry, you'll soon get your heartbroken".

"Never", I laughed. "I don't know why you're being such a baby now, when you're always playing Wizkid, I don't complain. Infact, you got me to like him too so just allow me make you fall in love with Adele too".

"Ah ah, don't go there. First, its just impossible to not like Wizkid, except your ears are bad or you're just a witch. Yeah, some of his songs can be abit too xrated but he has mad hits and his melodies are just insane plus his songs are all good vibes. Secondly, I don't dislike Adele. I like her, she's a damn good singer and songwriter. Its just that I don't get positive vibes from her songs. Anytime I visualise or imagine her songs, it's always in black and white. Especially that 'Hello' and 'Someone like you'. Asides those two and maybe other moody ones, I pretty much rock to her other songs".

"What's wrong with HELLO and SOMEONE LIKE YOU?", I asked, knowing he was going to come up with some crazy analysis now.

"Really...haven't you listened to the lyrics of the two songs? In HELLO, she's talking about a guy- an ex- who I'm sure she dumped. Now she's calling him back after dumping him many years ago saying stuff like 'they say time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing'. Like cmon, you're the one that broke his heart so what are you healing from?
Now don't even get me started on SOMEONE LIKE YOU. I'm sure its the same guy from HELLO. Here, she says she heard he's found a girl and even settled down and that he's dreams have come true. She now comes back out of blue, uninvited,  hoping he sees her face and sees that for her, it isn't over. If that's not witchcraft,  I don't know what else it is", he continued ranting and I just stared at him shocked. And here I thought I was the over thinker.

"Wow, babe", I muttered. "You're gone". And we began another chase of cat and mouse till we grew tired and he left for his place.

Few hours after he left, I found myself missing him already. Looking back on the sweet time we just had today, I couldn't but laugh. I picked up my phone and called his line but there was no answer. That got more restless and I didn't know I began pulling a hoodie over my tank top and bum shorts, with a beanie to top it off. I raced down the stairs, and luckily Joy wasn't there else she'd have tried to stop me seeing it was a little late, so I made my the garage to my Harley Davidson and in no time, I was pulling up at the dorm. I made my way up, cursing impatiently at the elevator as it took its sweet time taking me to the floor where K's apartment was.

Before I could use the spare keycard he gave me to open the door, it swung open and the least person I expected and expect to see ever, was in front of me.

"Hi Mia", Nonye smiled.....TBC


PS I love Adele and her music. This is just for the story lol.

Mia

"Babeee", K whined and I laughed in my mind cause I had a feeling about what was wrong with him, but I put on an ignorant and focused expression on my face as I continued on the sketch I was trying to pull off on my iPad. It was one of the rare times he agreed to come to my 'castle'. His words not mine. It's as if he feels intimidated or something along that thought whenever he's here.

"Mia?", he called out a bit loudly when I pretended not hear him earlier.

"Huh?", I answered and I almost burst out laughing at his facial expression.

"Can you please change the song?", he pleaded. "Its dampening my good vibes right now".

"Oh, you don't like Adele I forgot", I feigned like I didn't already know and intentionally shuffle her playlist.

"Mtcheww", he hissed and I smiled. "Quit playing with me, I know you know what you're doing".

"What?", I laughed. " I'm innocent here. Look what's your beef with Adele anyway. Was her song playing when you had your first heartbreak?" I joked.

"Haha, very funny", he said dryly and threw me a pillow. "I've never had a heartbreak before", he said and brought out his tongue to taunt me.

"Wow, real mature", I laughed. I liked this childish side of him. Teasing him is always so fun. "Well, I don't know about that but Nonye says hi", I said and jumped out of the bed running when I saw him pick up another pillow to throw at me. I laughed as I ran round my bedroom with him hot on my heels and I wish our relationship would just remain like this forever. Filled with joy, peace and laughter always.

Honestly, since the visit from the grandparents the other day, I've been kind of scared about us- our relationship. It seemed like they  have pretty much accepted Nonye as their choice long ago and this has haunted my mind since then and I don't know what I'm going to do about it.

"Gotcha", he said as he finally caught up with me and crashed the both of us on my bed. I giggled and squirmed as he began ticking me.

"Will you do it again?", he asked, increasing the tempo of his tickling.

"No no no", I laughed.

"Attagirl", he said smiling at me. He stopped and laid beside me as I caught my breath. I rolled over so I could lay my head on his chest and then I pulled his arms over me so that he could hold me in his embrace.

"Babe?", I called softly.

"Mmhm", he hummed.

"Do you think your grandparents would like me?"

"What, ofcourse", he replied. "How can anyone not like you?" He continued and I smiled. He just knows how to make me feel good.

"But we have to give them sometime before I can introduce you. Especially grandma, she's......never mind babe. I'm sure she'll like you once she gets to really know you", he tried to assure me but I wasn't having any of it. Why did he stall earlier? I'm sure he knows something.

"Nnnmm", I shook my head, raising myself up from my lying down position. "She's  what?" I urged and he sighed, sitting up too.

"Look, its nothing serious, honestly", he said.

"Still spill", I demanded.

"Okay see, grandma wasn't really keen on me coming to his high end college. She preferred I went to a public or normal private university where I meet more people of the same status as myself. She-", he paused a bit. "She didn't want a repeat of what happened with my dad and mom to happen to me. She feels no good can come from any relationship between the rich and the poor. So that's it. She's just scarred by my parents experience but I'm sure that with time, she'll come around". He said and squeezed my hand to reassure me.

"Wow", I sighed. "I guess I've thought about it from that angle. But a quick one though, she seems chummy with the idea of you and Nonye being couple, isn't Nonye from a rich family too?", I asked facing him now, with my arms crossed.

"Yeah, she's know Nonye and her family for pretty much all her life though so she feels she can be sure about them. I mean you can sat I practically grew up in Nonye's and Dayo's houses seeing as I spent most of my time there. But you see, that's why I know she'll come around. She's good with Nonye because she's come to know her as a sweet and good natured girl even though she's filthy rich, and I'm sure she would do same once she gets to know you too. I know you'll charm the living daylight out of her", he said and pulled me to him. "Trust me, you don't have to worry about a thing".

"You sure?", I asked nervously.

"One hundred", he assured and kissed me.

"Mmmm", I cut short the kiss. "FYI, next thing you call another girl 'sweet and good natured' again especially in my presence, I'll kill you", I threatened with a whisper.

"Yes ma'am", he agreed. "Now can we get back to exchanging saliva?" He asked and I laughed.

"Eeeww. You know you're disgusting right?", I asked and put my arms round his neck, staring into his eyes.

"You love me like that though", he smirked and I smiled.

"Unfortunately,  I do", I said and kissed him again, shutting up whatever thing he wanted to say again. Always the talkative,  and to think he was all cold and quiet during our early days.

We stopped to breathe a little and more to not tempt each other to something we might not be ready for. We laid back on the bed, her head on my chest and my fingers stroking her hair as we basked in the blissful silence.

"You do realise that we just said the 'L' word to each other right? Even though it was indirectly sha", he said after a while and I smiled. I thought he didn't notice.

"I know right", I replied. "No pressure though, we'd say it properly whenever we're ready", I added. Who was I kidding, I've been ready since the day I figured out my feelings but maybe he wasn't ready and I didn't want to make him feel pressured.

"Yeah okay", he replied.

"So......", I started, smiling because I knew he wasn't going to like what I was going to do next.

"What?", he asked, stilling playing with my hair.

"This", I said and immediately Adele's sweet voice started singing from my sound bar again.

Next update, tomorrow evening

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34

Kk

"Grandpa?", I voiced in a mixture of surprise, confusion and fear. The fear came as a result of my grandma emerging from the other side of the door with a bag in hand and a frown on her face.

"Uh..wo...wow" I stuttered, struggling for words to say. "You...you guys didn't tell me you're coming".

"My friend , will you get out of the way", my grandma sparked a she forcefully pushed me aside to enter the house. For an old woman, she sure had a lot of strength in her. I looked to my grandpa for an explanation and he just shrugged and entered the house too.

"What's wrong with her?", I asked in a whisper as I sat down near grandpa.

"She's angry with you", he whispered back.

"Yeah, I can see that. But why?", I replied.

""Well, you haven't called or reached out in over a month now. She was worried sick about you. I was too".

I sighed heavily as the realization of my irresponsible and inconsiderate behaviour hit me. Ah, I've really been a bad child. I quietly got up to join my grandma on the couch she was seated on. She even chose the farthest one from him and even as I approached her now, she shifted to the other end of the couch. I smiled and shook my head at her pettiness.

"My sweet sweet love", I said with a smile, as I shifted towards her. She quickly turned her face away from me and when I tried to hold her hand, she quickly snatched it away.

'Okay, she's really angry' , I thought to myself. I looked to my grandpa for help but he just spread his hands out little, signalling cluelessness.

"The only love of my life", I began. "I'm really sorry about my behaviour. It was very selfish of me, please forgive me", I pleaded but I got the same reply. Silence.

"Omalicha'm, it's okay now. We've seen that he's alive and okay so just forgive him already, I know you're dying to. So just stop all this your shakara į nų go?" My grandpa chipped on my behalf and I sent him a thumbs up, which he replied with a wink. My grandpa is just so cool.

"Eh, yes, what he said", I said and she just gave me a look as If to say 'Just try me'.

"Sorry", I said immediately and put my head down. "But grandma, please forgive me now. I'm sorry".

"Abeg leave me jor", she said but this time she wasn't turning her face away from me again. That's a start. "Look at how thin you're looking yet you can't even stop by the house so you can eat something eh. Honey look at him now", she said as she turned me to my grandpa so he'd have a clearer view of my 'dry bones'. A whole brawn guy like me but I'll just let her have her way. It would be very unwise to try to argue with her now.

"I know right, it's just that I've been really caught up with work and school lately", I replied and she frowned.

"Shey I told you to quit that job and focus on school. I told you we'll take of your finances but this your proud coconut head will not listen, now see. Now my enemies will start gossiping that I'm not taking good care of my grandson", she continued and I laughed at that last part. This woman,  always a drama queen. She would have bagged an Oscar by now if she had been using her talent all this while.

"Take jor", she said as she handed me the bag she was holding earlier. I smiled as I began opening it and the aroma of fried rice began to hit me. I opened fully the flask inside and let out a breath of satisfaction. I quickly took out the spoon I saw in the bag and hurriedly scooped spoon upon spoons of rice. I had forgotten that I hadn't eaten all day.

"Honey, you see", she called her husband to look at me eating. "Lee ka o n'ri ka onye ohi (See how he's eating like a thief)." They laughed as I smiled and continued eating without paying them any heed. I didn't realise how much I'd missed them till now.

Just then, there was a noise in my room and my grandparents looked towards me.

"What made that noise? Is anybody here with you?", my grandpa and I shook my head in negation as I tore a chunk of meat with my teeth. That was when it hit me that I had actually returned here with Mia. Just like that, the meat fell off my mouth. Oh, she's so going to kill me. My grandparents sudden visit and grandma's temporary anger made me forget Mia was here with me.

'Oh sh*t", I cursed as I quickly stood up and made for my bedroom.

"Ah, what's wrong?", my grandma asked.

"Uh..ehh...nothing much. My tummy has been acting funny for a while now and its starting again so I want to use the toilet", I lied and without waiting to hear what she had to say, I dashed to my room and closed the door.

There Mia was, sitting on the bed looking nervous which was surprising to me because I thought she'd be pissed.

"Hey babe, I'm so so sor...."

"Its okay, its fine", she cut me off but she still looked nervous.

"Okay? But why do you look so nervous though..what's wrong?" I asked, worried about her countenance.

"Nothing. Its just...I don't know. I don't know if they'll like me", she said as she bit her nails at intervals. "What do you think?", she asked. "Should I go and introduce myself?"

"Uhh...I don't think now is the best time", I said while carefully gauging her expression.

"I knew it", she whined and crashed her back on the bed. "They won't like me".

"No, no, its not that. I'm sure they'll love you", I said as I laid down too, so I was facing her and then I caressed her smooth fair face.

"Then why shouldn't I meet them now?" She asked.

"Because my grandmom was quite upset with me that I hadn't called or gone to see them since and if I introduce you to them now, she'll just think you're the reason for it and hate you automatically. We just have to give it some time, ok?"

"Mmhmm", she nodded and gave a small smile. "But I'm hungry though", she whined and I laughed.

"I'll make sure to whip up something for you as soon as they leave, ok?" I said and kissed her lips before getting up and going back to my grandparents.

"I'm back", I said as I entered the sitting room.

"Back from the toi-let?", grandma said, looked at grandpa and then they laughed.  I looked at them in confusion. 'What's going on with them now?' , I wondered.

"What?", I chuckled nervously as I sat down. "What's so funny?", I asked them.

"Oh, nothing baby", my grandma replied. "Just go on and finish your food so we can take back the flask and then be on our way. I'm sure you must be so busy". There she goes again, being so cryptic and suggestive.

'Wait, what if she knows?' , a voice in my head suggested. Just the thought of it was unsettling.

'Nah, there's no way she does. Maybe she suspects something which is why she's being so insinuating, hoping I spill the beans myself. Other than that, she knows nothing', another voice countered. I think I like this voice more. Its more reasonable and calculating but I don't know how it always disappears when I'm in the exam hall. Just kidding lol.

I just picked up from where I left with meat while my grandparents talked about topic and topic till they got the hint that it was time for them to go.

Mia must have starved to death by now.

"Okay o, Onyekachi, it's time for us to go", grandma said as they stood up. "If you like, abandon us again, it's your business".

"Oh God", I sighed and she laughed. She was never going to let that go. "Let me see you off", I offered.

"Ah, don't worry just go back and attend to your guest", she smiled and I was shocked.

"Whi-which guest?", I stuttered.

"Wi-wi-wi", she mimicked my stuttering and laughed. "You think I'll miss that pretty handbag lying on that couch there?", she and gestured towards where Mia's bag was. HOW DID I MISS THAT!!?

"Mhmm", she sneered. "Talk now", she continued. "Anyways, let's be going biko. Tell Nonye and I'm greeting her since she doesn't want to come out and say hi. Or is she ashamed..what were you people doing before we came?", she asked smiling and I just stood there looking at her confused. Which Nonye? What is she talking about?

"Nonye?", I asked confused.

"Yes now", she affirmed. "Is not the one you're hiding?" She asked and then it dawned on me. She thought it was Nonye I was hiding.

"Uh..yeah yeah", I replied nervously,  feeling a tad bit guilty about lying to her.

"My boy finally grew some balls and asked her out eh", my grandpa hugged me by the side. "Anyways, take care of yourself son and please always try to come home once in a while ok? We miss you all the time".

"I will grandpa. Bye, love you both", I said and hugged them.

"Love you too", they both replied and then they left. I got back inside and dumped myself on a couch and heaved a sigh of relief. I felt something under and shifted to see it was my grandpa's phone.

"Typical grandpa", I muttered as I stood up to go after them before they drive out.

As I reached the parking lot, I began searching for their car but I didn't see it. I decided to check the first floor of the parking lot, maybe they parked there. On my way there, I ran into Mr Richard getting out of his car. A sweet Mercedes SUV.

"K, my boy. How're you?", he asked and giving me a handshake. "I came to see Dave".

"I'm good, Sir", I replied. "Please did you see any car drive past you as you came in?", I asked.

"Uh..not sure. Why?"

"My grandparents came visiting and my grandpa forgot his phone. They just left my apartment few moments ago so I'm hoped to catch them before they leave", I answered, still looking around in hope to sight them.

"You..your ..your grandparents were here?", Mr Richard said in a struggle as his voice shaked.

"Uh..yes?", I answered, not sure why his countenance changed suddenly. "Oh, look here they are", I said, as I finally caught glimpse of them coming our way.
Immediately,  Mr Richard got back into his car and zoomed off. Just like that.

"Weirdo", I muttered after moments of shock. I hastened my steps to catch up with my grandparents.

"Here's your phone grandpa", I handed him his phone and he smiled. "Always forgetting things", I laughed.

"Who was that person you were talking to just now?", grandma asked.

"Oh, that was the father of my friend who stays here too. Guess he came to see his son".

"Oh", she replied, her face having a hint of worry on it.

"Why? Have you met him before?", I asked.

"Not really", she answered. "I didn't see his face. Just that hiss stature reminded me of someone"........TBC

Omo! 34 chapters already. I need to wrap this story asap but just that there are too many ideas and I don't know how to piece them together. Anyhow sha, we move o. Jullyrose oya.

jullyrosy:
I'm already angry sef. ..
Well it's ur story #Sad

Eeya...just that I've got diff ideas for this episode and I'm tryna figure out the best for the long run. In the end I've to do what's best for the story even if it takes time.

Uh so sorry guys, today's update would be shifted to tomorrow afternoon. Just wanted to announce it now before Jully gets here. Peace

heisorla:
Damn
You’re one of the best storytellers I’ve ever seen in a long time
Stay blessed @moura7

Thanks brother, really appreciate.

walewavy11:
Thanks for the update Moura.

Please how can I get to read your previous story here (Undecided)? You've deleted some part and I'd love to read it.

Oh check again.

oloyedprince1:
The update is pretty slow Moura, can you pls make it 2 update per week or 3

It's already two updates per week na. With over 2000 words per update.