CLIFF

What was this smell?,I searched through my mind .A beautiful smell,...yes,this is the scent from Zuleha.What!ZULEHA!.
"Get up!",this I heard from my sleep.Coming back to my senses and opening my eyes slowly,I could see Zina on my bed.

Apparently,the smell was from Zina and not Zuleha. It was...hmm...I think...ZINA HIBI,yes,ZINA HIBI,Zina's first perfume,the first she'd ever made,she was someone who made her perfumes from flowers,a very great lover of flower with her hobby being sitted in the garden and shrubbery to tend it with assiduous attention,that was the source of her wealth and where she spent most of her leisure period after exiting ZINA'S PALACE.

Getting up from my bed reluctantly,Zina who was especially fond of jumping on the bed to wake me every morning informed me,"I've got an appointment in some minutes and I think you guys should have your brrakfast at MODUSOIL or better still wait for the cook to prepare your food".Why would I wait for the cook?Zina's food was the best and apart from hers,I'll prefer MODUSOIL.

"Don't worry,we'll eat in the office".
Her face creased into a beautiful smile and she beamed,"Alright then,I've got to go,see you later"，heading to the door,she didn't turn not even for once but waljed out of the room.The smell had vanished.Why did Zuleha come to my mind?Why did I have to remember her again?I rubbed my face with my palm.

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PRISS

The elevator door slid open,with a step,I was shocked by who I met,the art director and the editorial photographer.
"Morning,sir",Tenola greeted first as I took my eyes off the well dressed art director and walked into the elevator.

"Morning",they replied concurrently,I could feel the art director's eyes plugged to my body，Why is he always looking at me?
"Good morning",I declared easing the tension as they gave the same response.The door slid shut and the elevator started upward.It was followed by a long pensive silence.

"Are you feeling better sir?",I questioned breaking the ice.The art director turned to me,and smiled,he responded,"Yes,I'm feeling okay,nothing is wrong with me",I couldn't help but smile back.
Nodding my head in agreeement,Frank asked,"What was wrong with Cliff?".Wanting to reply,Cliff did,"Nothing",and the door opened.He walked out with Frank without turning back,not even once.

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All hands clapped and all faces creased into an excited smile as I ended the presentation.
"This is beautiful",his lips curved into an amused smile as soon as the clap ended. Casting an amused look at him,I grinned.I felt chuffed,everyone agreed with my presentation,thanks to my closet.He walked up to me as others inched their way out of the conference room.

"I admit,you did a perfect job and now I'm eating the humble pie",he acknowledged in the middle of cool grins and I found this attractive,I could feel myself wanting more of that grins,he was looking like a cool guy now,handsome and decent.I could feel my hatred for him.disappear and then my mind went back to last night.Why was I thinking of that again?

He continued,"Well you know the client and I'm certain you know what he'll like,your presentation was the only perfect thing for this job",he commended with his nice American accent and I couldn't help but grin as I felt my face flushing.Why was it flushing? Thank God,I was dark skinned if not he would have noticed and I'll have flushed with embarassment.

"Thanks",I commented licking my lips and I could see his eyes tracing my tongue as it licked my lips.Frank called him and he winked,gosh!butterflies in my tummy, he smiled at me before walking up to Frank and they both walked out of the room.My eyes followed them till they were out of sight.

With a thumbs up and a high five from Tenola,we trodded to the company's restaurant where we met Frank and Cliff, and without thinking or even asking Tenola walked up to them and I was left with no other choice than to follow her,afterall I wouldn't want to sit alone in the restaurant.

"Hi",Tenola greeted and both guys looked up and smiled.Ehn!when did they become sweet.
"Hey",they responded concurrently and they both glanced at each other before smiling back at us.
"Mind if we join you?",it wasn't until then that they noticed I was behind Tenola,our eyes met and I gave them a small smile.

Tenola found herself a seat before they responded to her question and I had no other option than to seat opposite Cliff.My heart did a quick black flip as our eyes met,he gave a cool smile and I couldn't help but return the smile.The waiteress broke our smile by asking for my order.I looked at Tenola who had already made her order and I decided I'll take her order too though I knew it would be something more than I could eat 'cause Tenola was a ravenous pig.

"So,you guys do have breakfast here?",Tenola inquired as I could notice she was really happy bringing up a discussion with them but when did they get ths close.

CLIFF

I looked at Frank for help as soon as Tenola asked that question ,I didn't want Priss to know I was married.Actually,only few workers knew my marital status 'cause we had decided on a low-key wedding with the wedding being held at the garden of our house, the officiator had been Zina's brother Zack,the wedding was really low-key that only few people attended including our family and few friends.

"Well,you know we are guys so we can't cook every time and we decided to have breakfast here today",Frank saved me,I glanced at him and gave him a smile and he smiled back.
"So you guys can cook?",Priss questioned with a surprised look.Finally, she talked.
"Yeah",I responded and she looked stunned.We could actually cook but it stopped when I got married to Zina. Chloe had been the one who thought me how to cook. Zina didn't allow me or Frank to cook ever since we got married.Frank had been living with us since we got married and we knew it was a deadly game if mom should find out.

"I can't believe it",Tenola shouted looking more than surprised and I wondered why they were surprised.Frank and I tossed a glance at each other before turning to the stunned ladies.Priss had wanted to say something but the waiteress interrupted as she brought our order along with the ladies order.

In no time,we started devouring the food amidst different talks and I really loved their company, most especially Priss,the way she laughed and talked were just too beautiful.I really hope we would get the chance to eat together again.My heart burst at this thought and I could feel a flutter in my stomach due to the numerous butterflies.

Finally,Cliff and Priss are becoming friends.
Who is Zuleha and what does she have to do with cliff?
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