"Heyyyyyy," Tamara said excitedly as Tiana entered the apartment. Tiana smiled big, hugging her."I missed you and your cooking," Tiana said, making Tamara laugh."I just knew you couldn't just miss me. Anyways, I made Semo for you already, and the Egusi Soup is in the fridge, so just warm it," Tamara told her.Tiana's eyes lit up, and her mouth watered. "I am so glad you are back.""Yeah, Yeah, my man is coming soon. So let me finish dressing up," she informed, going back to her room.Tiana mumbled, "All of you and your men.""Go and find your own," Tamara retorted from her room, making Tiana roll her eyes as she stripped out of her clothes."So where are you guys going?" She asked, being nosy, coming to Tamara's room in just her a small blue towel."Maybe a restaurant; he just said I should dress fancy," T answered her. She stood up after applying her makeup.She wore a blue tight-fitted gown; it stopped mid-thigh, hugging her curves. She was slim and kind of tall but endowed."Eiii
THAT NIGHT."Like I didn't even know he was going to propose," Tamara told Deji and Tiana, grinning, showing off her diamond ring. Matthew definitely spent a lot on the ring."I am so happy for you," Christiana told her. Deji was also really happy for his younger sister."Mad, so my younger sister is going to get married before I even find a girlfriend," Deji said, shaking his head, making them both laugh.He wasn't seeing anyone now, just talking to different girls. You know guys being guys."So I am going to start preparing for the wedding. Introduction to Traditional to the white wedding," she said, stressing a little."You will be fine; I will be here assisting you," Christiana assured her."Oh, we are going to see mummy this weekend, are you coming?" Tamara asked Christiana as their mom didn't live far."Yeah, sure." She told them yawning.What she didn't know was that after she left the hotel with Chidera earlier, Daniel and James came to the hotel hoping to see them both. Chide
For the past three weeks, James and Tiana have gotten so close. They haven't seen each other in a week because James travelled for a business meeting, so he made sure to call every now and then and their occasionally night calls which they usually had and were having now."Where's your face?" He asked as the call connected only seeing the ceiling."Hey." She smiled showing her bare face. She was wearing a big long grey shirt and black bonnet after finishing her night routine."How was your day?" She asked him adjusting on her bed."Good, just boring meetings. How was yours?" He answered looking at her."Tiring, we are interviewing top 10 most successful bachelors in the country soon. So there's like a lot of preparation for it. "She answered him."I think I am part of it too. Are you interviewing me again? "He asked."No, I am not interviewing anybody. I'm just going to edit. "She told him sounding a little bit disappointed."You don't sound too excited, what's wrong? "He studied her
OMNISCIENT POV. SATURDAY NIGHT.Christiana and Chidera arrived at the stadium. Chidera wore a short blue jean skirt with black boots and a pink long sleeve, while Christiana was dressed in black cargo pants paired with a black and white striped top. She wore white and pink Nike Air Force 1's accessoriesing with gold hoops and rings. Her black goddess braids she did earlier in the day was let down.It was after 8 pm when they arrived, and Kehinde informed her that she was there with Taiwo, so they decided to join Daniel."Let's quickly take pictures."Dera spoke while adjusting her newly installed honey-brown body wave wig.Tiana took her phone snapping Dera in all angles. Chidera looked at the pictures and then took more photos of Christiana, hyping her up."Show them the ass." Dera said, making Tiana laugh. Tiana walked towards her to collect her phone, while Dera continued taking pictures.Christiana looked at the pictures, then sent a few to James. She had sent him pictures of hers
VALENTINE'S DAY.OMNISCIENT POV.Ire❤️: The twins spilled the beans, and all I can do is shake my head.James: Why does nobody want to believe me? Nothing happened.Ire❤️: (hums) Who was the girl?James: (sighs deeply) Faith.Ire❤️: Swear!James: I swear, she just came to my hotel room. We were talking, drinking wine until she started kissing on me and stuff.Ire❤️: So what are you going to do with Christiana? I thought she was going to be my sister-in-law.James: I've been calling her; she isn't answering. When I texted her, she said we are good. But aside from that, nothing.Ire❤️: Calm anger is the worst. Today is Valentine's day; you can gift her.James: I've already ordered a box of cupcakes from Amare Bakes, and now I am ordering a wig from you.Ire❤️: For real?! Thank God. Which type?James: She was saying she wanted to try blonde wigs, but I am not sure about the length.Ire❤️: Okay, okay. I will arrange something.James: Thank you, send Aza, and let me know you receive it. I
CHIDERA'S POV.VALENTINE'S NIGHT."So, you've never been in a serious relationship?" I asked, glancing at Daniel while sipping my drink. He had invited me to this restaurant tonight since I didn't have plans. I knew he was interested in me, but it could just be physical attraction."I've been in two, actually. One in secondary school, which doesn't really count, and one in uni," he answered, pursing his lips. "The first one ended because of distance, and the last one, she cheated.""So basically, just one serious relationship ending horribly, and you became a player," I said, shaking my head jokingly.He chuckled lowly, "You see, I haven't been much of a player, just relaxing with a few baddies, waiting for the right one to come." He licked his bottom lip."Ooh, how many girls have you said that to?" I laughed. He chuckled, "A few." I laughed at his response, shaking my head."So you're Igbo, right?" He asked as they served the food. This restaurant was just so...beautiful."Yes, from
OMNISCIENT POV."How was your day?" James asked over the video call. Christiana had just arrived back at her Aunty Ronke's house after departing from Dera and Aishat."Good, we had so much fun," she smiled, wearing her bonnet and a big red shirt."I feel like I haven't seen you since Valentine's Day. You don't want to see your man?" He asked, looking directly into her eyes. She chuckled lightly."I have been mentally preparing myself for Monday. After Monday, anytime, anywhere you want to see me, I am there," she said, giving him a smile that he loved so much."Anytime, anywhere I want?" He asked, and she hummed, nodding her head."Alright, I want to see you every day throughout the week," he informed."No problem," she said, making him grin. She decided to tell him about the guys earlier."And they were like we are kuku wowo. Like it's obviously pained them." She told him, and he chuckled."Did you guys see them after?""No, not at all. The way the guy with the low cut looked at me h
JAMES'POV.SUNDAY EVENING.I was out with my three sisters at Ibiza Lounge, about 20 minutes away from Folake's apartment. I'd been trying to reach her all afternoon, but her phone was switched off, even though she replied to my message earlier. Concerned, I couldn't help but worry about her."So, Brother Mide bought her over a 100k wig?" Kehinde asked, her loud voice carrying across the table as Ire mentioned it. Ire hummed, sipping her smoothie."Brother Mideeee," Kehinde sang in a baby voice, playfully touching my hand."Don't start," I warned, making them chuckle."Are you guys dating now? Or did she reject you?" Taiwo asked, adding to the nosy interrogation. My sisters were relentless when it came to my personal life."Don't you people have something else to talk about?" I asked, attempting to shift the conversation, as I sent a message to one of my workers."Actually, you guys know how I work at Minimie." Ire interjected. Taiwo and I exchanged surprised glances."You have work?"
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