ERIC'S POV
Test and exams requires an all round seriousness from students, so Crown Top University students were not left out.
I had BCH 201 this morning and I was paired with a lady but she looked so much like the lady I helped in that class.
I decided to talk to her after the test but little did I know that she would beat me to it.
"Hy, " She greeted
"Hello," I replied smiling
"Am Tara Banks," She said nervously
"Am Eric Olaosebikan," I replied with a wink
"Wow, you mean you are the guy that saved me in that BCH class?" She squealed..."I didn't even get to thank you since you disappear from the class. So thank you so much," She said smiling
"Yeah, am the one. I didn't disappear nah, the class was over, remember? And besides, I don't like seeing a beautiful princess in distress, that was the reason why I helped you that day," I said
There was an awkward silence between the two of us. But as I wanted to break it, her friend called her name.
"Hmm...Eric, I have to go now, that was my bestie calling my name and thank you once again," She said smiling
"Okay Tara, I guess I will be seeing more of those smiles right? And do have a nice day," I said with a wink
"Yeah and you too." She said shyly
So that lady was her best friend. I do see her whenever she comes to our lodge to greet her boyfriend. I left the spot to go meet my friends.
TARA'S POV
"Cassie watssup," I said immediately I got to where she was
"Am fine babe, how was your test?" She asked
"Fine dear and yours?" I asked
"It was okay, but wait oh, wasn't that Eric you were talking to over there?" She asked
"Yeah, he was the one and he was fun to talk with," I replied her smiling
"No wonder you were this happy," She said
"Ouch...Cas that hurts," I said feigning hurt..."Am I not always happy?" I asked
"Smiles... You are o," She replied smiling..."But Tara, ever since you told me about your crush for him, I had made some research on him," She said with a serious tone
"So what did you find about him?" I asked
"You see, according to my research on him, Eric is not the loyal type. He do play ladies like football. He had hurt many girls on this campus," She said
"Cas, but you know people do change," I said
"Yes I know but Omotara, am scared you will get your heart broken in the process," She said worriedly
"See babes, I know you are trying to look out for me but he will change with time. And besides, is not like he had feelings for me, am the only one with the crush feelings and with time it will fade," I said reassuring her
"Okay love, have heard you," She said finally
"Yeah babe. Let's go to our room, I want to sleep before preparing for tomorrow's test," I said
"Okay dear, same here also." She said finally
ERIC'S POVEver since Tara and I met at that test hall, we had been good friends. She was so fun to be with. I really did enjoyed her company.Apart from being a great listener, she was so caring, humble, loving and kind. Her thoughts always find a way to creep into my mind.She was the only one occupying my brain to the extent that I couldn't see or think about any lady. You see am not the loyal type.I have played alot of ladies in Crown Top to the extent that I had lost counts. But ever since I met Tara, I couldn't think about any lady.I have never felt this way before to any lady because the feelings I felt whenever am with Tara was so refreshing, cool that I didn't know how to describe it.And all this prompt me to ask her out since it was already seven months we met. I had made all the
TARA'S POV"Sexy Omotara." Eric teased as soon as he opened the doorI didn't replied to it, I just smile."My One and only hot sexy Omotara," He said again"This guy flirting is not from this planet." I thought"Handsome Mr Olaosebikan, how is it doing you?" I asked"It is doing me Gbisgbis," He said laughing"Mr Gbisgbis, abeg e don do(It is enough), where are we going?" I asked smiling"Chillax(relax), you will soon know." He said finallyWe arrived there thirty minutes later. Wow, it is Elegushi beach. He had arranged the place so perfectly.With the candles that light the table, variety of foods and drinks coupled with rose flowers on the table made it so roman
TARA'S POVIt was a sunny saturday and I was bored in my room. I couldn't call Eric because he had to prepare for his monday's paper. It was a tradition in Crown Top University for all her finalist to have their exams a month before all other students.Come to think of it, I haven't had an heart-to-heart discussion with him. I don't even know how to table it. I grabbed my laptop and phone and head to Cassandra's room. I knocked while she opened the door."Baby." She greeted me"Cassie, watssup." I greeted back"Am fine and why is your face so gloomy?" She asked"It is Eric o." I said"What about him or did you both quarrel?" She asked with concern"No o. You know his finals will be over next week and I don't even know how to bring up my insecurities issue." I said sadly"Oh that, w
Seven Years LaterTARA'S POV"What sort of friend am I." I asked myself as I thought about my best friend Cassandra, Cas for short.She is very beautiful, a definition of the melanin goddess. We clicked at a friend's party during my fresh man year in the uni. How we met will be a story for another day.My bestie went on a date yesterday and I haven't called her.The ringing of my phone brought me out of my thoughts. She is the one calling.(Phone rings:XOXO❤❤) talk of the devil"Babe watssup" Cas said"I dey o(Am fine)." I replied her"You no go work ni(You didn't go to work)?" she asked me"I dey off duty ja
ERIC'S POVEver since I came back to Nigeria, six months ago, I have been very busy. Being the CEO of a rising company was not that easy.Yeah am Olaitan Eric Olaosebikan, only son of Engr. Olaosebikan and the sole apparent heir to the Best Global investments.Her thoughts never left my mind for the past six years have been in London. Little did I know, that my dad had some plans for me when I left the country six years ago.I was so happy when my P.A told me that Tara Banks had been chosen to be our brand ambassador three months ago.I will get to see my Eve again. I wonder what she would think about me."Sir, Miss Omotara Banks is at the reception," My secretary said bringing me out of my thoughts."Tell her to come in." I finally said still feeling a little bit anxious.TARA'S POV
TARA'S POVAfter that incident at Best Global, I hadn't been myself. I felt like committing suicide but whenever it came to my mind, I always thought about my parents, my friends and everyone around me.I had to take one week absent leave from the hospital. Thanks to Cassandra and Alex, they took turn to take care of me. Alex had been so supportive. He took me out almost everyday.Today being Friday, we settled for the cinema to watch movie, but before that he said we should do some window shopping.So we ended up going to Ikeja City Mall. But something happened, we saw Eric and Annabelle and I lost interest immediately. They walked up to us upon seeing me."Omotara," He said"Mr Olaosebikan how are you doing... Meet Alexander Badmus my manager," I said"Am okay... Wow Alexander the gre
ERIC'S POVI woke up to a throbing headache. Memories of yesterday came like flash, flooding my brain. I swear, I will not drink much again. As I left my king-size bed, I made up my mind to call my secretary because I won't be able to go to the company today."Hy Pamela." I greeted her"Good morning Sir, how are you doing?" She said at the other end"Am fine and you?" I asked"Am okay sir." She said"Okay, please am not coming to office today, so reschedule all my meetings." I said"Alright sir, hope no problem?" She asked with concern"Not at all. I only had a slight headache." I answered her"Okay sir, do take care of yourself." She said finally"And you too." I saidI dropped my phone an
TARA'S POVSaturday came really fast. I was anxious because I didn't want to get emotional. Cassandra wouldn't fail to remind me since Tuesday that she would take care of my outfit.She said and I quote 'Omotara, you have to dress to kill on that day, so that he would know what he had lost.' That explained why she was here.Cassandra picked a crop top and a denim jacket with a high waist jeans trouser. She applied little makeup on my face with a gloss on my lips.I matched my outfit with a silver heels and black shade. I sprayed myself my Nautica Perfume and set to go but not without looking at the mirror. I was so in love with myself...Simple but Classy."Not sure yet, but if at all am leaving, I will call you." She said finally"Ok babe." I said while leaving the houseI picked my car keys and drove to the venue.