Chapter 6

My body trembled in desire as she came closer... "Am glad to see you're in a lighter mood" she said smiling softly at me.

I could still see sprinkles of water all over her shoulders and face. Her lips were wet as she spoke due to the water was still dripping from her face.

"Ye... Yes. I feel much better. But I also want to apologise for earlier. I was a bit rude - the way I responded earlier" I concluded remorsefully with gloomy expression.

"It's fine, no offense taken" she said, placing her right palm on my chest before walking away. I felt a rush a desire coursing through my veins... 'why ehn!.. why didn't you kiss her, or even the least peck her before she went' I groaned bitterly as I thought to myself with my fist clenched tightly in frustration.

Then I raised my right palm and slapped my cheek as if punishing myself for missing my chance with abigail before shutting the bathroom door to take my bath.

Moments later, I and kiki were seated at the dinning table - waiting for Abigail to serve our dinner when we heard the palour door open.

"Mummy!" Kiki screamed excitedly at the top of her voice as she turned to face my mom's direction. She was back from work. "Welcome mom.." I said softly, standing up graciously from my chair before walking towards her.

"Let me help you with that" I concluded courteously; stretching my right hand forward to collect her handbag.

"Thank you my dear... How was your first day with the nanny?" She asked as she steadied her pace towards the dining table where kiki sat.

"it was fine mom... I think the nanny is perfect" I said gleefully while walking behind her as she approached kiki who was wiggling her legs excitingly.

"See my baby princess" mom teased playfully as she tickled kiki - making her laugh hard before finally sitting on an empty chair next to Kiki's.

"Welcome ma" Abigail greeted my mom politely with a warm smile as she approached the dining table with three plates of jellof rice in a large tray; setting each plate before us with ease.

"thank you my dear. Hope they didn't give you trouble?" My mom asked as she lifted her spoon on her plate.

"Not at all ma... Josh actually made my day a bit less stressful" she said, smiling before leveling her gaze to were I sat - fidgeting my fingers awkwardly. I smiled back in acknowledgement - I was so glad she had me in mind.

"Get your plate and join us" my mom instructed invitingly as she started munching on her food.

"Ma, I'll eat much later... When am done clearing the kitchen" she said, chuckling calmly before turning to head back into the kitchen.

Dinner was brief, and in few minutes we were all done with our food.

"Phew... I need to take my shower and sleep, mummy is tired" my mom said breathlessly - sounding exhausted before grabbing her handbag besides her seat as she raised herself from her chair.

"what of dad mom, will he be coming home late?" I asked as I piled the plates on the table so I could take them to Abigail; I was itching to see her beautiful face again.

"Oh, your dad called me earlier... He travelled to Abuja to attend a summit. He'll be back on Wednesday" she concluded in a low voice before entering her room; taking kiki along with her. Then I carried the plates and headed purposefully for the kitchen.

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"No... Almost, but I didn't cry" I said laughing hard as I responded to Abigail, with my butt leaning on the kitchen counter beside her.

"Buh I can swear, I almost saw a drop of tear fall when you came back" she teased, giggling hard as she continued washing the plates. We chatted for close to an hour about my breakup with blessing as I explained to her the whole story, how it took place so she could know the reason for my saddened mood earlier today.

"What's the time?" She asked calmly, turning to give me a quick glance.

"Woa 8pm" I replied in shock, it was past bed time. "Thanks for making feel better" I said - summoning all the courage I could muster before leaning forward to give her friendly hug that only lasted for seconds; to me, i saw it as a great step to breaking off from my shyness!.

"Am glad I could help out" she said smiling with her gaze still glued to mine. "Good night" she concluded calmly before turning back to adjust the plates.

"Night" I said quickly and waved shyly at her before turning to leave.

I later went to the palour to watch a movie few minutes after leaving Abigail in the kitchen; I found it hard to sleep - maybe because of the long afternoon nap I had? or because I had stranger in my house, spending the night for the first time? Whatever it was, I just knew i wasn't going to bed anytime sooner...

"You're still awake?" Abigail's low voice echoed startlingly as her footsteps approached behind me from the palour couch were I sat watching TV. So I adjusted myself on the couch and raised my head - turning sideways to her direction to notice her approaching presence.

"Oh em.. I couldn't sleep... so... I decided to watch a movie" I said, stuttering and clearing my throat nervously from the effect of her radiating beauty on the silky night gown she was wearing which hugged nicely on her body - revealing her curves and her bre*st as my eyes could faintly notice her nip*les protruding gently on the gown.

'She's not wearing a bra!' My mind raced wildly in pleasurable surprise as she came close to the couch.

"What's the movie title" she replied inquisitively and halted herself in front - beside me. Then I gulped hard in lust as my lips parted in response.

"Urrm.., just a marvel series, justice league. Do you want to watch?" I replied instantly - pronouncing each words slowly so I would stammer as I spoke. Then i adjusted my butt; shifting invitingly to the left side on the couch - creating space just incase she decided to sit.

"Yes... But i won't stay long though." She replied calmly with a cute smile before seating on the empty space beside me.

Her body fragrance was like that of perfume mixed with a tint of sweat; her scent was like a pheromone, plunging my mind deeply into a world of blissful fantasy. I was present in he palour, but at the same time I wasn't here - for my mind was gone! Staring blankly at the TV.

"..is he..Josh!" Were the last words I heard from her lips before Abigail tapped my right shoulder - snapping me back to reality.

Then in an awkward manner; I adjusted my body briefly from the awakening shock. "Oh... Sorry urrm... you were saying?" I inquired breathlessly while faking a nervous grin as I turned to keep my gaze on hers.

She gave me a long searching look without saying a word in response as if she was deciphering the little fantasy that was going on in my head!...

Just before I could brace or prepare myself - I felt her warm body lean closely to mine without caution with my heart pounding so hard I could hear it beating in my ears! and then - in a blink of an eye, I felt her warm lips pressing slowly on mine as she kissed me passionately - cupping my left cheek with her soft right palm.