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Rita's POV

It's been almost a week since I've been back and it's sad to say that I haven't really done anything tangible. So far I've just visited some relatives and friends and gone out with Cameron a few times.

As a matter of fact, he's taking me out again tonight.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day as my ever glamorous mother insisted on throwing me a welcome home/ graduation party. I tried several times to make her call it off these past few days but she's hell bent.

My only consolation is that she promised it would only be close family and friends.

It's 5:30 pm now and I just woke up from my nap. Cameron mentioned that he would arrive at 7:30 to pick me up and to wear something casual so with that thought in mind, I walk into my bathroom and take a quick shower.

Afterwards, I put on my white robe and go to my closet to figure out what I'm going to wear.

It takes me about 30 minutes just to pick an outfit. I then go to my vanity table and take a sit on the stool in front of it.

I begin doing my makeup going for something natural and minimal. I draw my eyebrows, use glossy nude lipstick and apply little concealer. No eyeliner and just some mascara to make my eyes pop.

This takes quite a while also. I never was that interested in makeup until I traveled. I ended up living with a make up freak who couldn't go grocery shopping without make up. Why? I don't know. Carla was so beautiful but also so obsessed with make up. After some time, I guess she just kinda rubbed off on me.

After I am done with my make up, I dress in the outfit I picked out earlier. It's a red cotton bodysuit with a v neck that I had earlier gotten from fashion nova, a fitted black high waist jeans and a black denim jacket. I finished the look with a pair of black strapped heels

After wearing it I looked in the mirror. Cameron always looked good in everything that he wore. So as his girlfriend, I always tried to match his fly. And tonight, I looked pretty damn good.

By now, it is 7:15 so I decide to go downstairs to wait. On my way down I texted him.

Cameron 💕

Me : I'm ready.

Cameron 💕 : omw. Will be there in five.

He replied instantly.

Me: is it legal to text and drive?😛

Cameron💕: Sue me then😅

I just shook my head.

When I went downstairs, I saw my mom in the living room ordering some maids who were carrying a few cartons of drinks.

She immediately turned her attention to me when I walked in and gave me a bright smile. "Well someone looks beautiful tonight. You and Cameron going on a date?"

I just laugh at her youthful expression. "Yes, mom."

"Hmm." She hummed. "I remember when your dad used to take me out on dates. I miss those days. Now its just all these old people events." She rolled her eyes.

I laugh lightly. "You and dad can still do all that, he just has to make the time." She nodded in agreement. "Well what are all the drinks for?" I ask.

"For your party of course. Although I'm still having Mandy make cocktails but I just thought this would be added."

"Mom! This is too much. I thought you said close family and friends only?" I ask with wide eyes.

"Ehen? This is for the close family and friends." She starts laughing. "Silly girl."

I shouldn't be surprised. My mom would literally give any excuse just to throw a party. I wonder why I thought 'close family and friends' meant less people.

I just shake my head.

"Where is Rachel?" I ask remembering that I haven't seen my sister since earlier this morning.

"Oh you know your sister. She said she had a pool party at her friend Sandra's house. You remember Sandra don't you?"

I nod my head. She and Rachel have been thick as thieves since childhood. I sometimes envy their friendship and how they rode for each other no matter what.

Soon, Cameron walks in looking dashing as ever in a white polo top and black jeans. He looked like he just got his hair shapenedand with his waves, I honestly wanted to melt. That was my weakness right there.

"Good evening mommy." He greets my mom. Immediately, she stood up and engulfed him in a tight hug.

"In - law. " She called him affectionately when they pulled away from each other. At this I just stared at her confusedly.

"Hey babe." Cameron said walking to me and giving me a hug.

He smelled so good. Like pines and lavender. I loved it.

"You look so beautiful." He whispered in my ear and I couldn't help the blush that stained my cheeks when we shared a short kiss with my mom looking at us attentively like we were movie characters.

A minute after saying our farewells, we are in Cameron's white Mercedes Benz and on our way.

"So are you going to tell me where we are going?" I ask, with a teasing smile.

"Patience, baby. You'll see soon enough."

I nod and stare out the window. A comfortable silence takes over the car.

I feel his hand settle on my thigh on top of my left hand. I squeeze his hand.

"How was your day?" I ask.

"Stressful as fuck. But it's looking up." He says, briefly shooting me a smile before focusing his attention back to the road.

"Oh, is it?" I ask with a coy smile.

"It is. This beautiful woman just made me very happy by gracing me with her presence." He says dramatically.

I laugh as we settle into a comfortable silence once again. Suprisingly, the road isn't so occupied so we get to our destination in record time.

I find that he brought me to Filmhouse, Lekki.

I'm suprised as he opens my door and leads me in. It seems he reads my expression as he says with a pleased smile. "I realised that we've never been on an official movie date so I thought you would like this."

I can't help the wide grin that breaks on my face.

How thoughtful. I think.

We pick a movie after much contemplation and then go into the theatre to watch it after getting our snacks. We had decided to watch the Avengers: End Game which was recently released.

By the time we finish the movie it's after 11 pm.

"Wow. That was epic." I say as we are walking out of the Filmhouse.

"I know right. Nah marvel is too awesome, I have to say."

"Hey now, you're talking to a die hard DC fan." I say to him as he opens the door to the passenger seat before going to the driver's seat.

"Everyone knows that Marvel is better than DC so no need to argue."

"If I bite you," I threaten. "DC is way better. When they have Aquaman-"

He interrupts. "Yes we have heard. All DC fans use to defend their love is Aquaman because he mistakenly makes sense. Can you name another DC superhero that is actually good enough?"

I think for a minute. "There's wonder woman."

"Okay that's two although even her character isn't all that. Now let me list five Marvel superheros, just to name a few, who are utterly awesome. Iron Man, Black panther, Captain America, Thor, and Incredible Hulk."

"Well we have Aquaman, Joker, Harley Quin, Cyborg, and wonder woman." I quickly defend.

"Harley Quin? Joker?" He laughs loudly. "Now that is a joke. Are those even superheroes?"

I gasp, faux hurt, and hit his shoulder hard.

"Okay, okay. I'm sorry. DC is the best." He says, laughing all the while trying to keep his focus on the road ahead.

For the remainder of the ride, we talk about the movie and soon we arrive at my house. He parks outside the gate.

"Thank you for that. I really had fun." I say with a thankful smile.

"You're welcome."

We talk for a little while more before he says out of the blue. "I love you."

It's not the first time he is saying it but it still makes the butterflies in my stomach flutter. "I love you too."

He looks almost nervous. "And I've been thinking, I would really like for us to take that next step."

I feel a lump in my throat. Is he really saying what I think he is? I ask myself. I decide to keep quiet and let him speak.

It's like he reads my expression, as usual, because he assures me with a light chuckle. "I'm not proposing. Trust me when I do, I won't do it in a car."

When. How certain.

I give him a small shy smile.

He proceeds, a nervous look on his face that had the situation not been so serious, I would have laughed. "If I did though, would you want that too?"

I'm quiet for a moment.

Would I want that? Of course I want to marry him. But some part of me, a small part, thinks it's too soon. Meanwhile, another part thinks three years is more than enough time.

But then again, there isn't a time frame before marriage can take place. It's all about love and certainty for both people involved.

I'm silent for longer than I thought because just as I'm about to reply he says, "No don't answer that. I don't know what I was thinking putting you on the spot like that."

"Yes." I reply in a firm voice.

He looks at me carefully. "Yes?"

"Yes. I would want that." And before I knew it our lips were on each other, devouring each other.

We've kissed so many time but somehow it always feels like the first time when our lips meet. His hand is on my cheek caressing it softly as his tongue eases into my mouth and we kiss deeply. Passionately. The world around us ceasing to exist.

After sometime he pulls away. "I love you."

"I love you too." I reply.

We stay like that for a moment before with a lot of reluctance we pull away from each other. "As much as I'd like nothing more than to keep you here and have my way with you, I know you need your sleep for tomorrow."

I'm reminded of the party tomorrow and I groan. "I honestly don't know why my mother even wants to throw a party."

He let's out a chuckle. "I'll see you tomorrow, baby." He says leaning in for another kiss.

This one is short as if if we don't get away from each other now we won't be able to stop.

"Goodnight." I get out of the car and ring the bell. A second later a security guard opens the door, alert as ever even though it's already 12 AM. I turn and wave at Cameron who is the still parked in the curb.

Once I'm inside I hear his car ease awayand I heave a breath as I walk into the house.

I'm not surprised to see that absolutely no one is awake by the time I walk into the house except Ore, one of our long time maids.

"Ore, why are still up?" I ask her as she leans sleepily against the wall in the large living room on a stool.

She immediately jerks awake. "Ah small madam. You don come. Big mommy say make I wait for you to come because she don go sleep."

I laugh at her grammar. "Well I'm back now so you can go to bed." I tell her with a smile.

"Okay. Good night, ma." She carries her stool and quietly leaves the room.

Quickly, I go to my room and take off my outfit, exhausted from the day. After that I clean off my make up and take a quick shower before retiring for bed.

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A/n:

Two chapters in a row! How awesome am I? LOL.

This chapter wasn't as long as the previous one but I promise to do better. I have a lot planned for this book so stick around.

What do you think of Cameron and Rita's relationship?

What do you think of Cameron?
(Romantic right? Well, things are about to get real messy.)

Are you Team Marvel or Team DC?
(Personally, I prefer DC although I do admit that Marvel is better in their movies.)

And lastly, what do you think of this chapter as a whole?

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Thank you!
~love, Chisom.