Anthony sighed as the phone call didn't connect. He called Lerisa again and again, but even on the third attempt, she wasn't responding to his call."What's wrong? Why is Lerisa not picking up her phone?" Anthony wondered, considering that it might have to do with him telling Lerisa that he needed some time alone.Anthony sighed and decided to let it be. He was sure he would see her by Monday, or in church on Sunday, as he didn't want to visit her family house.He plugged his phone in to charge, exited his bedroom on the top floor, and went downstairs to the dining room to have dinner with his parents since the night had fallen.Mrs. Beatrice was glad to see that her only son wasn't looking sad like on previous days. She wondered why Lerisa hadn't visited their home since Monday and asked Anthony just as he settled into a dining chair across from her."Anthony, did you tell Lerisa not to come here again to visit us?"Anthony frowned a little at his mother's question, but his frown was
"Hello, Lerisa," Anthony's deep male voice fanned her left ear.It was already nighttime, almost 10 pm, and she wondered what had taken Anthony so long to call her back."Hi, good evening," Lerisa sounded somber, and as usual, Anthony noticed and asked, "What's wrong?""Nothing. I am fine, sir. Good evening," Lerisa quickly greeted Anthony."Sir, hahaha. What has come over you, Lerisa? Haven't I warned you to stop calling me 'sir'? When will you ever obey that?" Anthony asked, not sounding annoyed as he was in a good mood."I am sorry, but I am not comfortable calling you by your name," Lerisa nervously said."I know that you aren't comfortable speaking with me on the phone either. What's wrong with you? Are you angry with me because my parents were suggesting that we should get married? Don't mind them," Anthony said, but Lerisa remained quiet."Hello, are you there on the call?" Anthony asked. Lerisa replied, "Yeah, I am listening to you. I said I cannot call you by your name. We are
"Good morning, Anthony. Why are you standing here by the gate? Come inside," Lerisa made way for Anthony to enter her father's compound.Anthony's eyes scanned Lerisa's body in her pink nightgown. He hadn't seen her wear any tight dress before, and seeing her in her nightgown, he loved the look of her body and gulped as he quickly averted his eyes to meet her gaze.He saw her blushing, a reverse of the sad woman he had spoken with on the phone the previous night."No, Lerisa. I'm through with my exercise, so I decided to come check on you. I have to be on my way home now; you know I cannot speak after having my breakfast with my mother," Anthony said, still staring intently at Lerisa's face."I know, but you should have said hello to my parents. Or no problem then, you can go." Lerisa frowned, and Anthony sighed, thinking his mother would be happy to hear that he went to see Lerisa and they were on good terms."Alright, let me come inside," Anthony stepped into the gate, and Lerisa shu
Lerisa went into the house and retired to her bedroom while Martha went to the kitchen to continue washing the dirty teacups.After thinking about Anthony for a while, Lerisa sighed and went to take her bath. She had woken up late because it was Saturday.However, Anthony couldn't stop thinking about Lerisa as he walked home.He saw her ample bosom flashing through her light pink nightgown."Hmm," Anthony hummed.He stumbled upon two people on his way home, lost in his thoughts."I'm sorry," Anthony ended up apologizing to the passerby."Damn it! I should have just accepted Lerisa's offer to drop me home, but I cannot have her wearing her nightgown to follow me outside... That's not right. What if another man sees her in that gown? She looks more sexy at home than at work, or are my eyes deceiving me now? Shit!"Anthony was sweating after finishing the cold bottled water in his hand.He tossed the empty bottle into the nearest trash bin on his way home.Arriving home, Anthony went into
Lerisa was lost in her thoughts the moment she stepped into the café. The first floor of the café was extremely spacious, and she hadn't anticipated seeing Anthony there.She was stunned when she saw Anthony walking towards her. The other men, who were hopeful admirers, frowned as they assumed Anthony was her date."Lerisa, what brings you here?" Anthony's deep voice called out, capturing her attention.Lerisa couldn't stop her cheeks from turning a deeper shade of red in embarrassment. She stammered, "Um, I, I don't know. Why are you here?"As Lerisa asked her question, her gaze fell on a beautiful woman in a yellow dress, whose eyes were shooting daggers at her.Lerisa immediately recognized the woman. It was the same woman who had asked her about Anthony before. 'Benita Evans,' Lerisa muttered in her heart, but Anthony quickly interjected, "I came here to see Benita. Who are you here to meet? Come over, let me introduce you to Benita, or are you meeting someone?"Anthony’s scrutiniz
Benita's smile brightened her lovely face. She was wearing a seductive red dress with a V-neck that exposed her full breasts to Anthony's view. She noticed Anthony's eyes wandering to her chest several times, and she knew he admired and desired her.Well, she was a beautiful woman, so she expected a handsome, wealthy guy like Anthony to admire her."You have nothing to worry about, Anthony. I accept your offer to date you. I've always liked you too, but I had to focus on my studies. I won't disappoint you, I promise," Benita smiled sweetly again."That's alright. I won't disappoint you either," Anthony said.Meanwhile, Lerisa had stepped out of the popular café to head back home, but a masculine arm caught her smooth, tender left hand. She swirled around to see who it was and was shocked to see Remy, looking breathtakingly handsome in a white top and blue jeans. He wore white sneakers too."Hey, Lerisa. I'm surprised to see you here. Did you come to see someone?" Remy asked.Lerisa for
Lerisa walked into the living room and saw only Martha there."Hi, big sis, welcome home," Martha greeted as soon as Lerisa entered.Lerisa smiled and walked towards the dining table to join Martha, feeling famished, as she hadn't had anything to eat or drink despite going out to the café."What did you prepare for dinner?" Lerisa inquired, taking a seat on one of the dining chairs."Yummy food," Martha replied with a sweet smile, knowing she was a great chef. "I made fried rice with chicken pepper soup and some fruit salad for dinner. How was your date?""I didn't go out on any date, Martha. I only went outside to look around the café.""That's still fun. So, who did you meet with, big sis? You know you're pretty, so there's no way you wouldn't have many admirers out there," Martha teased."Yeah, you're right," Lerisa smiled sweetly, remembering how Anthony had rushed out to meet her. But Martha was expecting to hear about a new man who had caught her elder sister's interest since Ler
On Sunday, Anthony didn't go to church, nor did Lerisa. They were at home in their separate family houses, coupled with the fact that it rained heavily.Mrs. Beatrice wasn't happy that Lerisa hadn't visited her, despite telling Anthony to invite Lerisa over. However, she was certain that Anthony and Lerisa were still on good terms as Anthony had called her using Lerisa's phone number the previous day.Lerisa stayed at home, doing her laundry. With the power supply on, she finally went inside and engrossed herself in watching different romance movies in their living room until night fell.The following Monday morning at L.H. Group, Lerisa resumed her usual duties. To her surprise, she saw Benita arrive at the company. Lerisa was stunned when Benita was ushered into Anthony's office for her job review.Benita eyed Lerisa irritably. Lerisa was wearing a yellow shirt, a black pencil skirt, and black shoes. Although Lerisa's black skirt was straight and hid all her curves and hips, Benita w