*******I step out the car with Omoh, walking to the threshold of Uche, Omoh's boyfriend's house; I can’t help but notice the big cars parking in his drive way. I literally know nothing about cars except being a vessel on four wheels that can move on fuel. So telling the kind or names of each of them will be mission impossible, talk less of identifying the most expensive amongst them. “Uche’s friends must be very rich” I say to my friend.“Most of them are but most importantly, I want you to have fun.” Omoh walks forward and holds the doorknob. She is about twisting it open but halt when she sees me fighting with my dress.On my beautiful, figure eight body is a shimmering, midnight black dress that stops way above my knees. The fitness of it highlights my every curve from my fully round, moderate sized boobs to my slim waist and obvious hips. Mated with it is a pair of silver heels forced on my feet by Omoh. I'm aware of how sexy I look tonight and it makes me a little bit uncomfor

****ENO POV“Excuse me, every one. Can I get your attention, please” Uche announces from the center of the living room I tap Omoh's shoulders, signaling her to listen.“I’m so happy you all made out time to be here this evening and most of all, I’m delighted that you all are about to witness something I’ve been planning to do for the past three months—”I raise my eyebrows on top of a wide smile at my clueless friend who stared at her boyfriend without words “What is he talking about?” I ask.“I have no idea.” she replies, shaking her head.“Heartbeat, come please” We hear Uche call to my friend who walks like a robot towards him while the crowd cheers for her.He holds her hands, smiling and ogling lovingly into her eyes. And just before we know it, Uche goes down on one knee. My heart flutters as if I was the one being proposed too. What a lovely experience and I feel nothing but pure happiness for my best friend.“I didn’t realize how empty my world was until you walked into it f

*****“Miss. Eno Ekanem.” Miss. Adeyemi Rotimi smith, the H.O.D, calls, opening a file as she flips the paper inside it “I can see in the next of kin column in your file, you filled a female name, Unwana Ekanem. Is she your daughter or your sister? Judging by your tittle, Miss, I have to ask” she says, looking to get a response from me.“She’s my daughter Ma and I was never married. I was supposed to marry her father but circumstances did not permit.” I briefly explain the little confusion on my file.“Ok, I wanted to be sure before signing. How old is your daughter? She asks again.“She’s thirteen.” I reply“Wow, and you still look this beautiful? Taking care of a thirteen years old girl all by yourself?” I can tell her question is rhetorically then I smile “If I may ask, are you sure you can cope with this course and still look after your daughter? I mean, you are aware this is a practical course?” she points.“My daughter is in a boarding school, this gives me a lot of time to focu

******WALE POVI let out a rumble laughter after dropping the call with Eno. Lost in the thought of her that I'm oblivious to when Yinka, my cousin stepped into the room.Letting the smile linger on my lips, I sit up from the couch when I hear him clear his throat. He gives me that amusing stare then laughs while sitting on the brown leather couch across from mine in my living room.My cousin has been living with me since he returned to Nigeria, feeling reluctant to go home because aunty never stops her quest of finding a suitable wife for him. Just like me, he feels the pressure but doesn't want to get his own apartment because hes barely in the country. And now, I have no choice but to accommodate him.“My boy has found himself a girl that makes him smile.” He mocks me, laughing and watching my brightened up face.“Well, you can say that again.” “So, did she agree to meet you?” He curiously asks.“She can't resist me even if she tries.” Still in my happy mood, I stand and move to

*******The thought of Wale kept me awake all through the night. He hunted my dreams and wouldn’t leave my head. It’s a pity; I have to hurry off to Peace estate at second Rainbow in Festac Town where I work part-time as a cook for Mr. and Mrs. Oke.“At least the place is not far.” I say to myself as I pack my bag.I lock my front door when Omoh comes out of her own apartment“Going out so early?” she asks, yawning. It seems she's just waking up.“Good morning, I can see you slept well too.” I say to her, smiling.“I’m sorry.” She apologizes when she recall she hadn't said good morning.“It’s fine, I’ll be back soon. I hope you brought those novels?” I ask to be sure. They were some romance novels Omoh had back home. I got a good look at one when I joined her on a visit to her parents home and begged her to bring some for me.“Yes.” she replies.“Good, love you, see you soon.” I yell as I hurry down the stairs.“Yeah, love you too.” I hear her yell back. Her voice echo downstairs as