Chapter 9

BRIANNA

I'm meeting Steve later today for dinner.

He has already called me and since I don't have a car, he will be picking me up by 5pm so that we may go to my favourite restaurant. He was such a gentleman to allow me to choose the dinner venue and since I'm conversant with all the good restaurants and eateries in town, I had the pleasure to choose the best.

I spent the whole night yesterday contemplating on whether to agree to the date or not but after a lot of contemplation, I concluded that there was no harm in agreeing to his offer.

Besides, this will be to my advantage since I have a plan in mind and I'm definitely going to agree to his wishes because I'm on a mission....and he is the best candidate!

I grin evilly as I scrub my whole body with a body wash and after convincing myself that I'm clean enough, I turn on the faucet and let the warm water to run down my shoulders.

I have to make a first impression incase he wants me for a wife! Poor guy! I'll lead him on till he's convinced that I'm in love with him and after using him to achieve my goal, I'll leave him high and dry, wishing he never crossed paths with me at all!

Yesterday after the party as we rode in a cab back home, Tiffany had a lot of convincing to do, citing that she knows I'm not into dating...I like one time or casual attachments but she convinced me that Steve is a grown up man and he looked genuine by all means. She went further to urge me to drop all my sugar daddies and sugar boys and stick with him if he truly want me to be his girlfriend. I know she's looking up for me and I appreciate her concern but that won't stop me from accomplishing my mission immediately I have Stephen Richards in my palms!

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It's almost five in the evening and Stephen has already called me. He's at the apartment's parking lot therefore I pick my clutch and my jacket and after ensuring that I'm stunning, I exit my house, locking the door behind me.

The elevators seem engaged and since I'm on the third floor, I'll just take the stairs.

I spot him leaning against his car in the parking lot and after wearing my usual killer and deceptive smile, I walk towards him and when he spots me, he walks to meet me, hugging me and saying how much he had missed me. Wow! That's incredible since this man is gullible and he can't perceive what's in store for him!

“How was your night Brianna?” he asks as he takes my hand, leading me towards the car.

“Boring...” I lie smoothly, “I couldn't get you out of my mind all through, especially after the goodnight call!”

He's blushing as I confess how much I missed him. Well, he actually called me last night to ask if I had arrived home safely and he went ahead to wish me a good night full of sweet dreams!

“Ahw!” he marvels. “I'm glad I made your night...I hope I'll be making more of your nights worthwhile!” he adds as he open the passenger door for me. He helps me get in and after ensuring that I'm comfortable, he plants a kiss on my cheeks and smiles, closing the door. He walks round the car and opens the driver's door then climbs in, making himself comfortable as well.

It's my time to blush after he planted a kiss on my cheek and I'm still blushing even as he takes his seat. That display of affection is too much and to be sincere, I've never experienced it from any of my sponsors or boyfriends in the past. This is new to me!

I've already buckled up and after he buckles up, he ignites the car and drives out of the parking lot but not after asking if I'm comfortable.

We engage in little chats here and there, asking him about little things and he doesn't disappoint since he answers without hesitating. By the look of things, he's not bad at all!

Twenty minutes later, he's parking in the cast parking of the big restaurant. After parking, he asks me not to step down and after unbuckling, he unlocks the car door and climbs down. He closes his door and walks to my side, opens the door for me and extends his hand towards me. Since I've already unbuckled, I take his hand and climb out of the car, grinning shyly. Well, I'm not a shy person but I have to put up an act to convince him that I'm a good girl!

After locking his car, he leads me towards the restaurant and a surprise is awaiting me because he leads me towards the VIP lounge. I'm too shocked to ask any question and I only gasp when he stops in front of a table with a label on it.. ‘Reserved...Stephen Richards.'

“What?” I gasp, trying my level best to restrain myself from using the 'f' word. “You didn't tell me that you had reserved us a spot in the VIP area!” it's more of an exclamation than a question. I'm truly baffled!

“Yes dear, I had to impresses my queen!”

My queen? Wow!

“Besides, you don't deserve less. You're a special person and you deserve the best!”

What? Does this mean know how much I degrade myself by sleeping with old men for money, young boys for satisfaction and other girls for pleasure? He must be kidding!

It's quite obvious that this man wants me to be his girlfriend...there's no doubt...and I'm willing to play along for as long as it takes to achieve my mission. I'll pretend to be deeply smitten, I won't play hard to get and I'll agree to his wishes so as to save time. I want to strike as soon as I can!

He helps me sit on the couch and sits beside me, still holding my hand. He doesn't want to let go of it!

A waiter who's already on stand by walks closer and asks us what we will take. I already know him since I've been here severally and I just give him a polite smile. Steve orders a packet of mango juice and I ask for a glass, saying that we will both share the packet. I'm not a fan of juice and I would have ordered for a glass of red wine, it's just that I don't want to make a bad impression!

The waiter leaves after Steve assures him that we shall make our food order immediately he brings our juice.

A lot of waiters know me since I've been frequenting this restaurant with my girlfriends.... thankfully! I don't remember showing up with any man because all my sugar daddies love privacy and since they're married men, they never want to be seen in public with young girls. They always book hotel rooms and send me the address to meet them there! As for the boys and girls, I always invite them in my house and we have fun in there. We never show in public together. So I always come here with Tiffany and other friends to spend Brenda's money, though not in the VIP are, only the regulars area!

Our juice is brought and we both make our orders and I'm surprised to find out that we have the same taste for food. We settle for grilled chicken, roasted potatoes and some sauce to go with it. The waiter whose name is Mark assures us that we only need to wait for about forty five minutes and our order will be ready!

As we take our juice, Steve and I get to know each other better and I get to know that his wife died a year ago during child birth. His son is four years old while his daughter is only one year old and that's why he needs a nanny for them. He tells me more about himself and how he has been dating girls who are only after what he can offer. They all turn out to be uncaring towards his children and that's why he always ends up single and in the streets looking for a suitable woman to take his wife's place.

Gosh! Does he think I'm that woman?

I also tell him about myself, leaving a lot of shoddy details about myself and he seems satisfied with my answers. Well, if he thinks I'm like Brenda, then he's in for a rude shock! I'm nothing close to my twin sister! Except for the looks, we're like the moon and the sun!

Then he pops up the question...“Will you be my girlfriend Brianna?” I knew this would pop up soon and I was already prepared. I pretend to choke on my juice at his question and he hands he a towel, helping me to place the glass back on the table. Jeez! This is just a show damnit!

“What did you say?” I ask immediately I calm down, acting still surprised.

“I'm asking you to be my girlfriend Brianna and if possible, be my future wife!” he states, not mincing any of his words. He's so brave and I already like him for that.

“I....ar....” before I can say anything, our food is brought and after cleaning our hands, we delve into it without saying a word. I'm sure this conversation is not over yet and we shall get back to it immediately we're done eating.