The day for Chimamanda's date with Ryan came quickly. She was so nervous because she hadn't really gone out with a guy she was so attracted to. She couldn't concentrate well at work as she lost concentration on many occasions and her subordinates were looking at her with worry.
They dare not ask her any questions relating to her personal life, or they will be fired by her and replaced immediately. Chimamanda couldn't take it any longer, so she took a sick leave and went home early.
She hated looking soft or vunerable to people and it pisses her off when someone tries to pity her. She cursed herself for being so nervous and leaving work early.
"It's just a date Chimamanda and Ryan, is like every normal guy you go on a date with, everything is going to end tonight after a make-out session. Stop being a weak girl, be a strong woman, you can do it". She chided herself on her way home from work.
When she got home, she had her bath, changed into something comfy, ate lunch and settled down to review some paperwork from the office before the time for her date.
She barely concentrated again, her mind kept wandering off to Ryan, his image kept appearing in her head, frustrated, she decided to force herself to sleep.
She felt someone tapping her and heard the familiar voice urging her to wake up. "Jean, wake up, you will miss your date with Ryan". She woke up to see her sisters Chidinma and Chisom seated on her bed .
"Shit, I forgot my date" Chimamanda mumbled and ran into her bathroom to freshen up. She brought out a purple dress that exposed her back with a low neck line and the length of the dress stopped at her thigh. She put on gold earings and a gold necklace that has her name as the pendant. She complimented her look with a black heel and a black clutch purse. She sat at her vintage table to do her make-up.
Chimamanda heard a knock on her door. "Come in," she commanded in an authoritative way. A maid came in to inform her that Ryan was downstairs already. She nodded and dismissed the maid.
Immediately she felt her nervousness building up, she didn't want her sisters to notice it. "wow, he is down already, Jean, be quick with your make-up, you wouldn't want to keep a gentleman waiting" Chidinma said with excitement. She was taking this date issue way too serious than Chimamanda.
"He can wait as much as I want him to, I am going to take my time to do my make-up.” Chimamanda replied Chidinma. She prayed her sisters weren't sensing the nervousness in her voice.
"Oh, Sorry ma, I almost forgot that we have a rude sister" Chidinma added, looking at Chisom for a confirmation instead Chisom giggled. "I will go downstairs to entertain Ryan so he won't get bored alone." Chidinma announced as she headed for the door.
Immediately the door closes, Chisom moves closer to Chimamanda."I know you like him." She says giving Chimamanda the I know it all look. Chimamanda blushes a little."Oh come on, I don't like him." She said trying to defend herself.
"There is no need to hide it, your secret is safe with me till you are ready to tell big sis. I can see the way you get nervous because of him, plus I caught you the other day oogling at his pictures on your phone." Chisom grinned.
"Oh my God, so you have been stalking me? What kind of a naughty little sister do I have? Chimamanda asked, blushing hard.
"Okay since you know, I have just been having these feelings, I haven't felt this way for a guy before, and it is making me scared. I tried to forget him, but it is not working" Chimamanda admits almost in tears.
"Come on, Sis, don't cry, don't even try to hide it, let the feelings grow, build something new with him. From what I've researched, he seems to be a nice guy and, most importantly, let go of the past, don't allow it to deprive you of your happiness. Now get up, let's go, you have a Prince charming waiting downstairs".
Chimamanda arranged her make-up tools back to their position, looked at the mirror one more time to admire her work of art. She picked up her clutch purse and phone.
"Thank you, Khloe, your words of wisdom have given me hope" Chimamanda said and hugged her sister tightly in which she reciprocated.
"It's okay before you choke me, Ryan is waiting" Chisom said in a muffled voice and let out soft peals of laughter.
The both of them walk downstairs together. When they got to the living room, they saw Ryan and Chidinma having a great conversation. Chidinma said a funny joke, and the both of them burst into laughter.
Chimamanda clears her throat to announce their presence, and they both turn their heads toward them.
"Finally, the Queen has graced us with her presence." Chidinma said sarcastically.
Thank you all for your support so far . It means a lot to me, I love you all, let love lead
Ryan looked great in his white body con Tee and his slightly ripped denim with a white sneakers to match, he was exceptionally handsome. Chimamanda couldn't help but admire the handsome creature before her although she was still feeling nervous and shy but she brushed it off. "Good evening mi lady" Ryan says as he took Chimamanda's hands into his and kissed it. "You look ravishing and Elegant Darling" Chimamanda blush Scarlett as he complimented her. She muttered a thanks "you don't look bad yourself" she added, "you know he looks more than what you just told him" her subconscious queried her. She wanted to say more to him but she didn't want to sound cheesy or awkward. She quickly tells her sisters good bye and entered the Range Rover sport Car door that was opened for her to enter by Ryan. "Um I was thinking if we could go to my house" Ryan said nervously, scratching the back of his head waiting anxiously for her to say something, he searched her eyes expecting an answer Chimam
"Princess, take care of business while I'm away, take every decision on my behalf and if you find it difficult you can always call me" Chief uche instructed. "Sure thing Dad, I'll do just that, have fun with mummy" Chimamanda replied. Chief and Mrs. Uche Odenigbo were travelling, they usually go on Vacations and tour and this time they will be gone for a week and as usual Chimamanda takes over Odenigbo group while Chidinma takes over her mum's company. Chief Odenigbo turned to his eldest child, "Chidinma take care of your sisters and protect them like a mother hen will protect her chicks, you know you are the next Alpha of the Uche Odenigbo's park after me right?" He asked grinning. "Yes Dad, I know and I'll protect them" "Chisom you know i hate to leave you behind but I need to catch fun with my wife, I promise I'll get something specially for you on my way back" Chisom's face lit up with excitement as she heard what her father said "Yes Dad, please do I'll love it. The girl
"Let me talk to Dad alone." Can you guys go to Mom please? " Chimamanda begged. Chidinma nodded and held onto Chisom, leading her to their mother's hospital room. "I'll be right back and keep an eye on my uncle for me," she whispered to Ryan. He nodded in affirmation. Chimamanda walked into her father's room. The room was almost silent apart from the noise the ventilating machine and monitor made to show its capacity and usefulness. The room was spacious. A few brown-coloured couches and a table in between were placed for visitors. A window was close to the hospital bed, but the brown curtains were not drawn. The only sources of ventilation in the room were an indoor air conditioner, which was reduced to the lowest unit, and an air purifier placed above the head of the bed. She walked across to his bedside. He looked pale. Tears flowed down her eyes as she saw her father's state, but she cleaned it immediately. She didn't want to be in a vulnerable state in front of her father.
One week had passed since the accident that placed Chief Uche Odenigbo and his wife in a state of coma. Chimamanda and her sisters have been restless. All their efforts to get the people behind the accident proved abortive. The family of Chuka, Chief Uche's driver who died in the accident, were consoled and settled appropriately by the Odenigbo group. The experts were brought in to check the car if it indeed had a break issue according to what the eye witnesses testified to, but the experts confirmed it was negative.According to them, they stated that someone wanted Chief Uche and his wife dead because the brakes of the car were tampered with, which resulted in the accident. The people who tampered with the brake were smart. They knew the angles where the CCTV was installed and hid well without the CCTV capturing them while tampering with the brake.The security men at the Odenigbo's Mansion were changed; more CCTV cameras were installed at strategic positions in every direction
"Will you accept this poor boy that is begging to be your boyfriend?"Chimamanda was standing in shock, never did she expect this to happen soon.She was so shocked to say anything she looked like someone who was struck by thunder and lightning bolt."So this playgirl is going to be in a serious relationship" her mind kept screaming.She looked at Ryan, the man she was willing to commit to. It was not going to be easy on her end but she couldn't say anything less than yes to this handsome man looking intently at her piercing her soul with his beautiful gaze."Yes Ryan, I'm going to be your girlfriend" she finally says.Ryan hugged her in ecstasy, he was joyous and it was evident like pregnancy.He took her hand, kissing it in the process "Thank you"Chimamanda nodded "It almost sounded like a marriage proposal tho" she joked."Then I guess I gave to make more impressions when I will ask you to be my wife" Ryan replied."Let's go already it's late, I'm sure chidinma will skin me alive
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