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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

jullyrosy:
Where's moura7?

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

@Moura7 thanks for the update, nice story, abeg no let anyone rush u quick finish this story, even if it take years we ur humble followers go wait for u

Thanks

Thanks for the update. Keep it rolling.

Surayj123:
@Moura7 thanks for the update, nice story, abeg no let anyone rush u quick finish this story, even if it take years we ur humble followers go wait for u

Lol....glad you're enjoying it.

Very short, but thanks

Surayj123:
@Moura7 thanks for the update, nice story, abeg no let anyone rush u quick finish this story, even if it take years we ur humble followers go wait for u

You are absolutely on your own

Thanks for the wonderful update @moura
But I’m so geeked to this masterpiece as it just makes me insatiable
I’m hungry for more

Moura7 it's been 2days ooo

jullyrosy:
Moura7 it's been 2days ooo

U don update d one you dey write??

Timiprince:



U don update d one you dey write??

Is everything alright with u?

Moura7 hope all is well? Or u dey camp?

Moura xup now

Moura7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moura7

Where are thou

Chairman you travel

Moura..hope everything is good,it's been days we heard from you,abeg cum continue dey knack us tori

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.

Update 3episodes not just 1 ooo

Moura7:
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.

Moura7 we're waiting

Moura7

jullyrosy:
Moura7

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

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.

Moura7:
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.

It’s fine Moura
We’d wait till Friday for you
Just take the time you need to ease the stress but don’t keep us waiting for far too long
#staysafe brother

I would wait till Friday den

Today is Friday

we are waiting ooo

Waiting for the two solid update

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

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