Chapter 1

Damilola was crushing on Funimilola when they were In the senior high school, meanwhile Damilolo was three years ahead of Funimilola In the high school but Damilola never confess his love to Funimilola,

When Damilola was done with his high school studies, he travels abroad to further his University education,

Damilola have all his eyes and mind on Funimilola,

But Funimilola did not know that Damilola was crushing on her,

When Damilola returned home, his Father called him, Damilola my son, you've grown, you need to get married soon before the election, and I will like you to choose a bride, then you will become a full responsible man” his father the honorable said,

Damilola was twenty-four, the only son, and, he has two elder sisters yet to marry because of their father's selfish Interests, Damilola seems to understand love more than someone in his fifties, he discusses love with people that are older than his father, for instance. A whole lot more probably. When you were in your fifties, you got narrow-minded and nervous, and angry. You said this is this, and that is that, and you believe that you have the final say because you are my father not considering my happiness, When someone thought and felt bad and talked that way, Damilola bitterly In deep thought, “there was not enough space inside my heart for Adefunke but loving Funmiloa, the person that I was conversant with, Funmilola I love you”,

But Damilola knew her but never come close to her, Damilola knew very well that it was just a crush but took it seriously like a real relationship,

The name of his crush was Funmilola and he saw her to be the most beautiful girl in the community. She had dark skin, and a white eyeball, she has an average height but thick. Her face was sharp and bright, Round and smooth, with large lidless eyes and she has short hair but full, she was a daughter of a traditional chief from the same community but less privileged in the community but always maintained his space,

Damilola was the only person that saw the beauty inside of her, must you have to point to a girl's face and say, "Here is where the nose should be, here is where the ears should be, the necessary things to check in a future wife is her ability to be a good wife and a good mother to her kids, all these thoughts were going on in his mind compared to what his father said,

The name of his father's preferred future bride was Adefunke, the daughter of the ruling party chairman and also from the royal background, the chairman was a prince in one of the big cities, and also a billionaire, and owner of many investments,

Damilola steps out with annoyance and walked the road down to the Funmilola walkways and he saw her coming back from her office, she was a personal assistant to the ruling king's son the active crown prince of their city, and the king like her but the Queen was neutral, Damilola was standing under the baobab tree and he waited till she entered into their house, some minutes later, he left for his house, meanwhile, his mom has been calling his phone number, but he has switched off his phone before leaving home,

“Damilola, where have you been?“ she asked, “ your father has been worried about you” his mom said, “ come with me” his mom, she held his hand and walk him down to his father,

“ son why are you doing this to me?“ his father asked, “I love you, son, I want the best for you” his father said, “ tell me, what is the problem with you?“ his father asked,

“I don't have any problem with you or anyone,” Damilola said,

“Is it because of Adefunke?“ his father asked, “do you have someone in mind or do you have another that you are liking?“ he asked,

“ Yes, I was liking a girl in our community, she was my junior in the high school before leaving for abroad, and when I came back, the feeling was still stronger and unbeatable,” Damilola said,

“What is her name and daughter of who?“ his father asked,

“Anyway, father thank you for giving me this opportunity to express my feelings, her name is funmilola, the daughter of chief Oyelola, she graduated from the University of Jos and she did human resources and relations,” Damilola said,

“ how long have you been dating?“ his mom asked,

“ Actually, I haven't spoken to her or come close to her but I love her,” Damilola said,

“you see your son, just only crushing on someone and he take it seriously, you haven't shoot your shots and you are claiming to have someone, and that's apart”

“I can never accept her because of her background, what am I going to gain from her family and what does she have to offer me and my family?", “What does someone that lives from hand to mouth get to offer me?“ his father said,