TARA'S POV
"Sexy Omotara." Eric teased as soon as he opened the door
I 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 finally
We 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 romantic like those romantic cliché movies.
"Wow, Eric, this is so lovely and sweet," I said smiling
"Am glad you love it," He said
"Yeah, I really love it," I replied smiling
"Let's settle down to eat." He said with a wink
Immediately we finished eating, he asked me to look at something behind me. I did as he said but the scene I saw really marveled me.
It was very beautiful, sweet and romantic and am very sure the memories would linger in my heart for so long.
I was so happy and I looked back at him only to meet him kneeling with one leg and holding a ring. Then the instrumentalist were playing "I Need You by Marc Anthony"
ERIC'S POV
"Tara, there is this thing I have been meaning to tell you but am scared to because am unsure of what your reaction will be, what your reply will be and the effect it might have on our friendship.
It all started from the BCH class but as day goes all my imagination, what I picture of you happens to be the exact.
And I have come to learn that you are not those type of girls that flung themselves at me because of my father's wealth.
What am trying to say in essence is that, there is a way I feel about you, I should have spill it out but I lack the courage to do so and right now it's consuming me because it's overwhelming and seems totally beyond me.
I have try defining the feeling in different ways and I have no better way of saying it than I love you. WILL YOU BE MY GIRLFRIEND Omotara Evelyn Banks." I said finally as I await her response
"Yes.... Yes baby, I will be your Girlfriend, Olaitan Eric Olaosebikan." She said amidst sobs.
She said YES to me finally. I was so happy and excited.
"Thank you so much for giving me a chance in your life and I promise not to break your heart," I said after sliding the ring in her finger.
"OK love, I count on your words." She said
I stood up and kissed her slowly. Kisses full of passion, lust, love, anything you could name it but was cut short when she broke the kiss.
"Why did you break the kiss?" I asked her but she smiled shyly
"Na you sabi, I know I will get to kiss those lips more often," I said with a wink
"For your dreams abi," She said with a naughty smile
"That is my naughty baby... Come to daddy," I said smiling
By now, we were already sitted at the bank of the beach
"See this one o... Who is the daddy," She said
"Me abi," I tickled her until she asked me to stop
"I love you Eve," I said cupping her cheek
"Eve... I like the sound of it... I love you too Erry." She said with a smile
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TARA'S POV
Eric had been a good boyfriend ever since we started dating. He was so loving, caring and understanding. He pampered me to the extent that every saturday is our shopping day.
With him, I forgot all my sorrows, pains and problems. He ruled my world. He would grant me listening ears whenever I needed someone to talk to. Apart from Cassandra, he was my gist partner, my number fan. My world revolved around him.
If not that I heard about his past from Cas, I would have said it was all lies because Eric had changed. Though Cassandra still had some doubts about him, but there was nothing she could do. She had to respect where my happiness lies no matter how hard it is. That was the sister's code and she couldn't break it.
Apart from my parents, Eric was my second true love. But now am scared, my insecurities were overpowering me. The problem was, his finals are approaching and am scared he would leave me when he graduate.
(Phone rings)
"Babes watssup." I greeted Cas on the phone
"Am good and you?" She replied at the other end
"Am fine, how is mum, dad and that cute Delvin?" I asked her
"They are all fine, even twinny is here with me right now. Mind talking to him?" She asked me
"No, I don't." I replied her
"Ok, let me pass the the phone to him." She said
"Hy Tara." Her twin brother, Delvin said
"Oh Delvin, how are you doing?" I said smiling
"Have been ok. What about you?" He asked me
"Same here also. And please release Cassandra on time, school is boring without her." I said
"My stubborn twin sister did not want to leave her parents yet." He said finally
"Really, let me hear from her then." I said
"OK, I will pass the phone to her. Talk to you later dear." He said
"Cassandra, when are you coming back, I have missed you so much." I said smiling
"Me too babe, I will be back on Monday." She said
"Ok love. Say hi to mum and dad for me." I told her
"Yeah I will, take care sweet." She said finally
"Alright and you too." I replied her
ERIC'S POV
Dating Omotara had brought peace of mind to my life. Her love paved way for happiness, joy, success and prosperity in my life. Just because of her, I would surf the internet on how to make a lady happy.
She had proven to be not only a beauty but a lady with good character. I took her out almost every weekends and showered her with numerous gifts even though she complained the gifts were too much.
With Omotara, I learnt that love wasn't all about money but about happiness, trust and mutual understanding. She would accompany me to the library and wake me up in the night to read. She was my gist partner, I felt secured talking to her. I never knew what true love was until I met her. But am scared of losing her.
My finals and graduation are approaching. Not like I don't trust her but I don't trust my parents because my dad said that his friend's daughter was betrothed to me. Though I told him am not interested but he wouldn't fail to remind me about it. I haven't tell Tara yet because I want to do my possible best to convince my dad that I don't love his friend's daughter.
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
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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.
A/N: I will be introducing Anabelle POV. Seat back and enjoy because the story just begin.ERIC'S POVI didn't know that I had talked that much but then I had to let it out and I was so happy I did. I was super happy that Omotara finally forgave me.I tried asking her if she could take me back though I knew it was too early but part of me longed for a Yes from her but then I got a No.She offered friendship but am happy she confessed her love which gave me the opportunity to shoot my shot anytime because I still got a space in her heart.I smiled at myself as I thought about her reaction when I told her there was nothing between Anna and I.(Phone ring: Pamela)"Yes Pamela, tell me." I said as soon as I picked the call&
TARA'S POVMonday morning was always stressful for me either at the hospital or my charity foundation.I was on off duty at the hospital, so I decided to be at the foundation, Tara Banks Domestic Violated Women Foundation.The foundation was meant for the voiceless women to seek justice and helped to overcome their trauma.I picked a recent case file on my table to study it but was distracted by my phone ringing tone.(Phone rings: Alex❤)"Happy new year." I said laughing"Lol... What did you mean nah." He replied at the other end laughing really hard"Nothing o, my Lordship." I replied"You are not serious, so how have you been?" He asked"Great, fine, anything you could think of." I replied smiling"Uhn..hope you didn't miss me too much because I do." He said finally