Leo stood up at the sight of Angela. His eyes were red with desire. He had never seen a beautiful damsel like the one standing in front of him.
"Good afternoon sir," Angela greeted Leo. After giving her parents a peck on their cheeks.
"Good afternoon, beautiful," Leo replied.
"Angela, meet Leo, the Mayor's son I told you about. Leo, meet Angela, my daughter." Her dad introduced the duo to each other.
"Nice to meet you, Leo," Angela spoke out, bringing forth her right hand for a shake.
"My pleasure, beautiful one," Leo replied as he landed a warm kiss on the back of her palm.
Aside from Edwin, Leo is the second guy Angela had ever referred to as handsome. She never knew Leo was a handsome young man; until that day.
He was tall, fair-skinned just like her. He was slim and hairy too. But despite all, his looks were nothing compared to that of Edwin.
To Angela, Edwin was the most handsome man she had ever seen.
Handsome? Maybe that was an understatement. He was beautiful. Every girl who had seen him must take a second glance at him.
"So, shall we?" Leo questioned with his hands positioned in the direction that leads to the outside door.
"Sure," Angela replied, faking a smile.
"Alright, after you, my damsel," he replied.
"We have to go now, dad," Angela uttered as she gave them a peck for the second time before she walked outside.
"Please take good care of my daughter." Angela's mum requested.
"I will, mum. You have nothing to worry about. She is safe with me." Leo replied as he walked out of the door.
Getting outside, he opened the front door of his black Toyota Corolla, closing it gently after Angela had sat inside. He hies to the driver's door, as he entered and zoomed off Immediately.
The restaurant Angela was taken to, was classic. It was decorated with beautiful artwork.
There was no other person there, except for the orchestra, playing and singing love songs. Creating a serene ambiance with their melodious voices.
Leo handed the red flowers on the table to her. He pulled her seat outwards as she sat down.
He smiled warmly, sitting opposite her. From his body movements, he was tensed. He tried calming himself, as he breathed through his mouth instead; his nostrils weren't getting enough air.
Angela could sense his restlessness.
'Does it mean he hasn't gone out on a lunch date with a lady in his life?' she thought to herself.
"Hope you love this place?" He finally spoke up, after much silence.
"Yes, I do," she replied, staring at the beautiful tablecloths and napkins.
She had never been to such a place in her entire life.
'He must be very wealthy to take me to such a classic place.' Angela pondered.
"What do you care to have?" He asked, handing the food menu to her.
She scrolled down the menu with her eyes. Not knowing what choice to make that will suit his taste.
She doesn't even know the kind of food he loves, let alone his favorite.
"I will go for Ofada rice." She replied, after giving it much consideration.
"Ofada rice? What's that?" He asked.
"It's a local dish, from a small community called Ofada, in Obafemi Owodo Local Government Area of Ogun state," she explained.
"But, I can go for intercontinental dishes if you don't want to have that." She suggested as she tried taking the menu from the table.
"No, you don't have to." He replied holding her hand, preventing her from taking the menu.
"I will have whatever thing you are having." He said romantically. Looking straight into her eyes, he smiled.
The grip was long, he seemed like he had lost touch with the world around him.
"It's fine then," Angela replied, taming the silence, as she pulled her hand off his grip.
"Sure. Ah… I'm sorry about that." He replied, realizing what he has done.
He then called the waiter with what seemed to be a two-way radio that was on the table.
A few seconds later, a young man in uniform entered the scene with the local dishes, along with drinks.
"So may I know more about you?" Angela asked as they ate.
"Alright. My name is Leo Damilolah. I'm the only son of the sitting Mayor of Lagos State, Bello Damilolah. I'm a petroleum engineer; and the CEO of Bello's Oil and Gas Limited. I'm 27 years old, and I'm still single." Leo introduced.
"Wow, that's good." She nodded.
"I'm glad to hear such from a beauty like you."He winked at her, pouting seductively.
Angela lowered her eyes blushingly. She lost the boldness to look straight into his eyes.
"Don't you mind knowing more about me?" She questioned.
"Well," cutting a piece of meat from the drum, he continued. "I'm already okay with the little I know about you." He replied, shoveling the Ofada rice and the piece of meat down his throat.
Angela was startled at what he said. 'What exactly does he know about me? Who had given him my details?' She pondered.
Remembering that his dad was friends with her dad, answered her questions. She pondered why a man should be so vocalized just like a woman.
'What has my dad said this time about me?' she thought.' Could he have also informed him about my relationship with Edwin? Nah.., I don't think my dad is that daft.'
"Is there a problem?" Leo asked, seeing that she had sunk deep in thought.
"Oh… no.., not… not at all. There is no problem?" She stuttered, covering up.
"Can you please tell me the things you know about me if you don't mind?" She requested.
"Is that really necessary? I mean, I should be the one worried and not the other way round." He stated.
'What the nerves! Who does he think he is?' She yelled inwardly.
"Forget it then, I've lost my interest already." She added.
Looking at the golden wristwatch, she had worn. "It's almost 3 pm. I think we need to get going." She uttered.
"Did I say something wrong?" He asked.
"Please I'm sorry if I have offended you in any way." He apologized.
His humility glued Angela to her seat, as she stared at his pale face. He really looked more handsome when remorseful.
Edwin's picture flashed into her memory as the orchestra played; 'All of me.' By Don Legend, which brought back her sense of reasoning. That was the song he loved singing for her whenever they were together.
She stood up Immediately, taking her eyes off his gaze. She didn't want his sexy eyes to cast a spell on her again.
She had started developing some soft spots gradually, which has been what she had been avoiding.
"Please take me home." She said, in a cold tone.
Leo, seeing that her mind was made up, decided to oblige her, as they left and entered the car.
Right in the car, Angela faced the windscreen, uttering no words to Leo.
He pulled over to the side of the road suddenly and offed the ignition.
"Is there a problem?" She asked, now facing Leo.
"I'm sorry to pull over suddenly; I couldn't wait any longer. I want to tell you something that has been bothering me." He explained.
Taking in a deep breath he continued; "Just that, I don't know how you will react to it." He added, in a low tone.
Angela was bewildered by what she heard. "What are you talking about?" She asked.
Leo held her both hands, looking straight into her eyes. The spell seemed to be stronger, and Angela's heart began beating fast.
"I love you, Angela. From the very first time I saw your picture, it stirred up something in me. I want to make you mine and mine forever. All I ask is that you give us a chance." He expressed.
His red lips, his halfway buttoned fitted shirt that gave an overview of his hairy chest; and his sweet words, were indeed mesmerizing, to Angela.
She lost her voice suddenly, she couldn't digest what she just heard. As much as saying yes to him was just like a dream come true. She knows she won't be happy knowing that what she had felt for him was a mere infatuation.
Regaining her voice, she replied; "you are a very handsome man. Any girl in my shoes right now will say yes to you but..".
"Shh…." Leo interjected with his mid_finger on her lips.
Looking straight into her eyes, he continued; "you don't have to say anything. All I want from you is to think about it. Just give us a chance, I promise you won't regret it."
His words were like Melody in her ears. Just like the two opposite ends of a magnet, their lips began to draw closer.
His hands caressed her temple, then her chin, as he drew it closer to his, creating a red-fired atmosphere. Angela had lost touch with reality.
Suddenly, her phone rang. The vibration from it stopped the kiss from happening, she pulled her face backward immediately.
Opening her red Fendi designer purse, she brought out her phone. It was Edwin. His call had come at the right time.
Looking at Leo; and the phone in her grip, she pondered if it was right to pick up the call.
"Why aren't you picking up?" Leo asked, starting the ignition as he sped on the road."Will it be okay with you if I pick up?" Angela replied."Sure. Go ahead." He responded.Angela picked up the call instantly."Hello, babe how are you doing this afternoon?" Edwin asked.'I'm very well, just missing you." She replied, turning to look at Leo whose countenance changed on hearing such from her.Angela knew he felt bad about what she had just said, but she never cared. She turned her face towards the windscreen touching her golden necklace as she continued."How is your evening going to be? Do you mind going on a dinner date with me?" Edwin asked."Sure, You know I can't resist you. Why not? I do mind going." She replied."Alright, I will text you the location later. I can't wait to be with you, honey." He expressed."Same here babe. I have missed you so much." She replied, taking another glance at Leo who seemed to be melting. He was yellow with jealousy."I have missed you more my hear
Angela didn't utter a word. She feared he might run them into an accident.Leo regretted his actions. "I'm sorry for yelling." He said remorsefully."I understand," Angela replied, tittering. She feared saying anything that could erupt that fierce part of him again.A few minutes later, they arrived at Angela's house. Angela suggested he pulled over at their threshold gate, instead of driving her in; so that he could drive back to his house on time. She didn't want him to visit her parents. She feared he might tell on her about Edwin's call.Leo decided not to wake a sleeping dog. The last thing on his mind was to permit the repetition of what had happened earlier.He came down from his car and hastened his steps towards the front door. He opened the door for her to step out, giving her a kiss on her forehead and a peck subsequently. Did I forget to mention that he gave her a warm embrace too?The reek from his perfume was seductive. Any girl would long for a man wearing such perfume.
" Do have a seat," Edwin spoke as he pulled out the seat for her to sit on. She responded as she sat down. He sat opposite her afterward."So tell me, how have you been lately?" He questioned." I've been good. I now run my dad's hospital. He finally got what he wanted from me right from the beginning." She expressed."Wow! That's cool. I'm glad you are doing great." He replied with glee."Enough about me, how have you been?" She asked."Well," He exclaimed, adjusting his sitting posture, as he continued. "I work in a private hospital as the head surgeon."" Wow, I'm proud of you. At least, you can now take good care of your mum. I know she's so proud of you." Angela responded."You can say that again." He replied."To tell you the truth babe, I was wondering where you had gotten the money to pay for a dinner date in a five-star hotel. I had believed that maybe you were trying to impress me." She stated.Edwin guffawed with delight on hearing such. "Of course, I should impress you.
"Good morning my love, how was your night?" He greeted, exhaling a wide yawn. "Good morning babe, my night was fascinating. She replied. He smiled on hearing much from her, looking straight into her eyes. Angela lowered her jaw immediately; she didn't have the audacity to look him in the eyes. "You seem to be troubled, what's wrong?" He asked. Drawing closer to her, he continued; "Or are you not happy about what happened last night? "No, it's not that," she uttered; shaking her head. "Then what? Talk to me, babe." He demanded, raising her chin with his palm, forcing her to look him in the eyes. His eyes searched hers aimlessly. He could see the nervousness in it. "Talk to me babe, I'm always here for you". He said assuredly. Angela could feel the curiosity radiating out of his tone. Seeing that he wasn't giving up, she decided to break the ice. She sat upright, resting her back on the bedhead. Her jaw clenched, and her eyes were bloodshot; she blinked repeatedly, fighting th
Angela regained her voice after much silence. "Edwin, you know that I can't say no to your proposal. But, I don't think now is the right time for this." She stated. " No Angela now is the right time. Let's be together, now that we still have the chance to keep in touch." He argued, holding her hands firmly, and making strong eye contact with her. "No, you are letting your emotions take the best of you, Edwin." She replied, shaking her head in total dissent. "What happens to your mother after we elope? What about your career? Your seven years in the higher institution? Are you just going to give away all? She questioned. "What is a career without the source of my happiness by my side? I don't mind abandoning my career. He talked like he was struggling to swallow down a still_beating heart. "Please say yes." He said in a whisper; as tears streamed down his cheeks. Angela turned her gaze away from him; facing the window by her left, she whimpered. She freed her hands off his grip
Immediately, two security men walked in."This is him, take him out of my office!" Edwin ordered."Don't you dare lay your filthy hands on me!" Leo scolded as the security men tried dragging him out. They stopped suddenly, at his scold."Then be a gentleman, and walk out," Edwin responded.Leo's fist was clenched, and his brows were furrowed. Edwin could see the fire in his intense eye contact."This isn't over yet," he said in a cold voice. Moving closer to Edwin, he continued; "this drum you've beaten, get ready to dance to its tune." He threatened in what seemed to be a whisper."You are too vocalized, just like a woman. Real men don't do the talking, they perform the actions." Edwin replied.As Leo turned to leave, he added; "But note; no matter what you do, you can never end up with Angela. We belong to each other and there is nothing you can do about it. Just like the two faces of a coin, we can never be separated. Get that into your head."Leo turned immediately and snickered
Leo was in his sitting room, watching the ravage caused by the previous night's storm; in a certain rural habitat of the state. He was amazed at how a one-night rain could mount such a disaster. Suddenly, there was a gentle tapping sound emanating from the entryway to his house. "Yes, come in; the door is open!" He shouted. A young gentleman donned a charcoaled face cap, T_shirt; and trousers walked in immediately. "Good day boss." He greeted. "Hope you brought good news?" Leo asked. "Yes, boss." "You can have a seat then," Leo said moving his arm toward the direction of the couch before him. "Thank you, boss." He replied as he sat down. "So what are your findings?" Clearing his throat, he replied; "his name is Dr. Edwin Obinna Will, a 27-year-old from Imo State; Mbaitolu L.G.A to be precise…" Leo dived in suddenly, cutting what he was saying short. "So, he's from the East? Wow!" Nodding his head, he added; "I see... yes, go ahead; you can continue" "Ok, his Dad is l
He dipped the ID card back into his pocket, and smirked."Get ready for me, Edwin." He said as he left.Entering his car, he dialed the mobile number on the card, as it rang."Hello, am I unto Nurse Abigail Etiko?" He asked, staring at the card before him, to confirm if he had called the name rightly."Yes, I'm Nurse Abigail. Please who is speaking?" She asked."I'm Leo, the guy you offered to help get her girl from Edwin at the hospital." He explained."Oh.. The rich pride fellow." She recalled."So have you accepted to work with me then?" She asked."If I haven't, I wouldn't have called." He replied."I can see you haven't changed a bit." She responded."Well, you can meet me at Hard Rock Cafe tommorow by 2pm." She added."Tomorrow? Why not later this evening?" He suggested."My schedule is occupied already. I don't have any free time today. You can as well forget about it, if you aren't going to wait till then." She uttered."Fine…! You win. Tomorrow then by 2pm. 2pm it is, no excu