CHRISTIANA'S POV.THAT EVENING."I swear you are honestly the most dramatic person I know," Tamara said, chuckling."I was scared that maybe he did something to you or something," Chidera gave me a blank look."No, no. Like I haven't noticed any red flags at all. Like how can somebody be so perfect; it's scary. Rose, one of the guy's girlfriends, told me about a week ago they were talking about getting a ring. She thought maybe it was for her, but it was James talking about it, showing them pictures," I explained, and their eyes went wide."You get? I just want to see one toxic trait or red flag.""Women, ehn. Just let it flow. He's treating you right, and it's been like what, a month? I want to say chill for all the rubbish, but that doesn't sound right," Tamara spoke, making Dera snicker."Because at the end of the day, he's still a rich, handsome Yoruba Man," Tamara said."True, maybe the ring is even for that girl, and it's just them checking with her without her knowlege." Dera a
OMNISCIENT POV. A WEEK LATER."Yes ma... Amen...Amen...Amen... Thank you see you soon ma." James hung up after talking to his mum covering his face with a blanket.He had been so busy he barely had time to even pick calls. Tiana was also busy with her blog she had written about four different write ups on different topics but not even published one. As a content writer she had been getting paid jobs.Every day for her was a new day with new ideas. She was so focused and determined, she had also gone to the interview at Rose's place of work.James hadn't seen her all week and the calls weren't even long, 30 minutes call was too short for him especially since she was so sleepy when he called. Working as a business man and a chef was tiring, he was drained.It was Saturday and he was planning to rest all day then visit Tiana in the evening. Around 6am, his mom called him to pray over his life and business,also informing him on her arrival to Ibadan soon. Tiana,on the other hand, woke u
OMNISCIENT POV.LAGOS,NIGERIA. Tiana had arrived at Mohammed, Aishat's Brother's House, about an hour ago only to find Aishat alseep with bruises and dried tears.She called Chidera and Johnathan to let them know what happened and they were both on their way. Tiana informed Deji, Tamara and Aunty Ronke of her going to Lagos too.Mohammed wasn't around when she got there but his maids and security guard led her in."Christiana." Aishat called out lowly. Christiana immediately held her hand."How are you? Do you need water?" Tiana asked hastily giving her a glass of water."Thank you." Aishat thanked drinking the glass of water."I'm sorry I know I should have called you or told someone--""Noo. I'm just glad you are okay." Tiana cut her off hugging her from the side of her bed as Aishat's eyes watered."I was scared, I thought I would die. After I took his phone,I called you but a man picked up then he entered into the house to get something. After he left I called Mohammed but he was
"I knew it. " Chidera spoke with conclusion laying next Aishat while Tiana sitting on the chair on beside her."No,you didn't" Christiana glanced at Chidera."I did. Like who is still friends with their ex that treated them right?" Dera pointed out."Plus I saw the looks they gave each other during parties or get togethers." Dera added. "It was just like 5 times we linked after we broke up,stop exaggerating." Aishat smiled slyly and they both gasped."Exagge..5 times?" Dera held her chest dramatically making them laugh."She even said like 5 times, so it's definitely more." Tiana shook her head."Why did you guys even break up again?" Dera asked her."I don't even remember. I think continuous arguing over the dumbest things." Aisha answered."I'm betting 50k Aishat will get married first out of all three of us." Dera said so sure."Betting a whole 50k? Dera moneyyyy." Tiana hyped chuckling."Nah couldn't be me, my bet is on Tiana" Aishat said."I am guessing Chidera because it's alw
OMNISCIENT POV.NEXT DAY."I missed you." She jumped on him and he caught her laughing.He had sent his driver to pick her up from the airport earlier. So the driver picked both her and Chidera, they dropped Chidera where her car was and after which he drove straight Christiana back to James'House as instructed. "I missed you too baby." He pecked her repeatedly.She jumped down looking for her things. She left the state with a small bag and came back with a box and different bags."It's in the car." He told her and she nodded entering his house. As soon as they both entered, he pulled her for passionate kiss clearly expressing how much he missed her. Her arms were around his neck and his hands on butt. He lifed her again and out of instinct she wrapped her legs around his lower half. He placed her on the kitchen counter making out intensely."You definitely miss me." She teased as they broke apart panting."Like crazy." He gave a kiss on her lip one more time and she jumped down from
OMNISCIENT POV. SATURDAY. "Wait, wait, so you are telling me you fell asleep at work while you were with your assistant and ex?" Seun asked with a chortle.They were currently at James' Hotel at the swimming pool section since Mustapha was bored he decided to have a pool party. He lives in the penthouse in the hotel so he gained access."Is it so hard to believe?" James asked stressed. He explained to Christiana and she replied with a simple 'ok'."Ask yourself, you planned to meet up with her then you don't pick her calls nor answer messages, so she was worried. Then she decided to call you again only to find out your phone was now switched off." Rose pointed out."Females." Mustapha shook his head then continued, " What if he was in danger? What if his phone was stolen? But no, he's definitely cheating.""So trueeee." Seun agreed and so did Daniel who was waiting for Dera to arrive along with Tiana."Imagine she knew you were with your ex too, it's over for you." Seun joked on.Ja
OMNISCIENT POV.EASTER DAY."Are you coming to see mummy?" Tamara asked entering Tiana's new Red 2012 Toyota Corolla. She had gotten it with Deji on Friday since she was angry with James and wanted to hang out with Deji."No, I have plans but I should come tomorrow for Easter Picnic." Tiana informed her."Good." Tiana started the car leaving the church slowly. She had gone to driving school after she graduated and practized for a few weeks after but that was years ago so she was still getting used to it."That old woman is literally walking faster than you are driving." Tamara pointed out."Stop exaggerating, I'm taking my time." She replied with a low chuckle."Did you tell your hotel guy his ex messaged you?" Tamara asked as they arrived at the estate of their apartment."Nope, not yet." She answered. Yesterday morning, Faith messaged Tiana to tell her that James was begging her to come back to him. What threw Tiana off was Faith informing her that James had personally hired her.Ti
OMNISCIENT POV.THAT EVENING."But like why do they have to show Yoruba movies in the cinema?" Tiana asked coming out the cinema with James beside her holding her hand."You didn't enjoy it?" He asked."You didn't even watch it, staring at me like you just want to devour me." She said making him chuckle."For your information I did watch it, Toyin Abraham was there?" He spoke looking at the pamphlet."I'm never allowing you to pick a movie again." She said with finality and he chuckled."Do you still want pizza?" He saw Dominoes from afar."Mmm, but just maybe medium size." She stated. He told her his mum packed food from her and it was currently at his house now, so she wanted to minimise the junk she would eat."Which type of you want?" He questioned. "Chicken Suya." She told him and he ordered, getting it in large. She got ice cream from Cold Stone for both of them. He paid for the pizza and she paid for the ice cream.After which they walked to his black Mercedes-Benz, he opened
YEARS LATER...ABUJA, NIGERIA."What's wrong with my wife? Where's my son?" James asked standing up as soon as the doctor walked towards him.His first child, the twins, Favor, Aunty Ronke and his mother were there with him. They had all come from far and near since it was close to Tiana's due date."Your son is doing well. Here." The nurse handed his new born son to him and everyone instantly fell in love with him."But your wife..." The doctor trailed off making everyone frown.James was in the labour room when Tiana pushed out their son but all of a sudden her blood pressure and her heart rate started to decline so they sent him out of the room."She fell into a coma due to haemorrhagia...." The doctor continued to explain and James sat down slowly and his mum tried to take his son from him but he shook his head. Aunty Ronke started crying and their daughter was confused on why everybody's mood suddenly changed."Where's Mummy?" Their 2-year old asked lowly."She's resting..." Tai
JAMES' POV.A FEW MONTHS LATER.I had been doing a lot of big things to be honest, my business was doing well and so were my family. I bought mum a house in Lagos since she wanted to start a new catering business in Lagos, mumsi doesn't even want rest at all, and it's easier for her to access the international airport there.My sisters were busy with the planning of the wedding and themselves. Kehinde has been getting brand deals back to back and she felt like someone who had won a Grammy. Taiwo was planning to travel out after our wedding to further her education.But Tiana and I....well, we haven't exactly been doing well. Even before I proposed, we have had better days. I remember Seun asking me this;"So James what exactly happened between you and my bestie? Cause at a point all of us thought you guys broke up then all of sudden you are proposing and buying her Lamborghini." He said and my friends nodded agreeing."After the rumour of me being with that South African girl, we talk
MONTHS LATER(NOVEMBER).....OMNISCIENT POV.Over the past few months, a lot has happened like a whole lot.Two weeks after Tamara and Matthew's one year anniversary, Tamara finally gave birth to a beautiful baby girl which Tiana strongly manifested and prayed for.During the naming ceremony, they announced to their friend and relatives their daughter's name as Fiyinfolouwa.Tamara and Deji's father came through for the naming ceremony with his second wife. Aunty Ronke, Tiana and Deji were pissed but completely ignored his presence. Tamara even saw him and acted like she didn't. He was dead to her.Daniel and Doyin were doing okay, except Doyin's normal jealousy fit. Daniel wasn't tripping about it yet, he would happily show her his phone and reassure her. He even bought her a new store for her business on her birthday in March and they both had been traveling around the country and world at large.Mustapha was courting a new Muslim girl he met respectfully while Deji was reluctantly g
MONTHS LATER.FEBRUARY 11TH.LAGOS, NIGERIA."Bi awon Omo de ma n se ni yen." Aunty Ronke told James'mum as they all arranged for the Women's Empowerment Program Fundraiser where a few celebrities will be performing.(That's how Children do.)"Orisirisi." James'mum said shaking her head. Tiana begged James to send his people to cook and all but when James'mum heard she decided to send her own people with herself to come cook. Even though she was in Contonou getting jewelry with Aunty Ronke. They got close around January when they met at Tiana's new apartment who they both disapproved that she needed. They became close because they both agreed Tiana should move in with Aunty Ronke instead and they just vibed."Shey the women don't want to learn how to barb hair too? I can help o." Johnathan said about to play with Tiana's head. "Mister Man, go and change your shirt jor or coordinate those children. Don't disturb me." Tiana said smacking his hand while walking away."I'm not wearing t
TIANA'S POV.28TH DECEMBER(3 DAYS LATER)LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM."Welcome to the UK, ma'am." A white man dressed in a black suit like in the movies said with his strong British accent as I walked towards him rolling my box. He held my name and I frowned a bit expecting to see Olamide or someone I knew."Thank you." I said lowly entering a white Mercedes-Benz. I adjusted my joggers and fixed my hoddie properly sighing.MY SUGAR 😋♥️Have you arrived?Did you see the man I sent?I just landed a few minutes ago.Kehinde💞Hey b, how u doing???Brother Mide said you were coming today💃Have you arrived??Lmk when you do.I have a surprise for you ♥️I'm just so excited to see youuuu!I chuckled reading her messages then replied;I'm excited to see you too.I just arrived and have absolutely no idea where I am going to.So I will call you when I settle in."First time in the UK,Miss Peterson?" The man asked."Yes, sorry I didn't get your name." I asked since I didn't just want to be in a c
"Good evening ma." Tiana knelt down greeting her very aged grandmother who sat with her uncles and aunts from her dad's side."How are you? We heard what happened to you." Aunty Ajoke asked her softly and Tiana smiled a little.The news about their kidnapping was all over social media. They weren't able to get the full information about what happened so they left vague descriptions on what happened on the news and on blogs. Even people at work were attempting to ask her about it, but fell back."Good afternoon grandma." Jasmine said interrupting any further interrogations about the whole matter.Everyone had been trying to talk to Tiana about it but she had barely spoken to anybody including James. This was like how she was after her parents died, maybe because of how scared she was when she saw the bullet graze James'arm.The only time she talked was to make sure everybody was fine. James,Tamara, Deji and Mustapha were who she was worried about when she heard gun shots. One hit James
"Any News?" James asked Doyin handing her a cup of Nescafe Coffee and she shook her head 'No'. She had been crying all night long just waiting for an update.Rose, Seun, Mustapha, James had been here since around 3am, the same time she called Tiana informing her."I called Tiana like around 5 hours ago and she said she was on her way but I haven't heard anything from her yet." Doyin said lowly."I was even about to ask about her too, try calling her." Seun told Rose. She quickly did that and no answer."She's not answering." Rose told them and James furrowed his eyebrow bringing out his phone."Go and check Folake's house real quick. Check if her car is still there and just knock on her door." He instructed his driver who immediately went to do just that.He just wanted to make sure she was okay since crazy things were happening. Daniel and Doyin were on their way back from picking up a food delivered from midnight chow. They were crossing the empty road holding hands talking about t
CHIDERA'S POV.A day after Tiana's Birthday."What do you mean you are no longer doing? You are the one who reached out to me o." Faith ranted on as we sat in my sitting room."Don't you see how they were in Abuja and didn't even invite you uhn? Look at all everything James got for her, do you think anybody will ever do all that for you? Let's not even mention the way Daniel was dancing with Doyin. You need to deal with this people.""For your information, James actually invited me to Abuja with them but I declined. Daniel and Doyin will be handled." I told her cleaning my eyes."What about my Jamezie?" She asked and I eyed her."Obviously we are still going to seduce him and send pictures to Tiana so she can need me but I am going to tell Richard now, nobody is touching her."I said with finality until I heard a loud laugh entering into my bedroom."You no understand say we need the money abi? We go carry Tiana after you na don finish all this wahala. Then James go pay money. Finish,
TIANA'S POV.A DAY BEFORE HER BIRTHDAY.Tiana- yes, I'm good.Deji- Are you sure? James said you might be pissed at him and you haven't exactly been talking to me.Tiana- I knew you like it when I ask you for money. (Chuckles).Deji- Ode, I'm just making sure you are good. I'm busy with work now so...bye bye.Tiana- okay, okay. I'm pulling up later o. Cook Pota---I looked at my phone seeing he already hung up. Nice one..It was Friday and I just wanted to take care of myself and spend my own money on myself.Whether James had plans for me or not, I didn't play with my birthdays I loved going out, spending money on myself, eating good food and just relax except I had work to do and even if I'd spend the next weekend enjoying myself with or without anyone with me.I just got my hair done installing a new Piano 22'inches full frontal wig and nails were painted in pink and white at the tip in my normal medium length."Should I send to him or not?" I contemplated after taking a few pictur