Imagine of Naomi is at the last part of this chapter! 😉

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"What did you say?" Anita screamed into the phone. Shocked by that, my phone slipped from my hand and fell on my bed which I lay on. I picked it up and whispered, "Deaf me oo!"

"Shut up!" Anita screamed. "Tell me the truth. Is it true? Tell me now! Ah! Just talk! Talk now".

"Anita, chill now. You are too hyper," I chuckled.

"Shut up! How do you expect me to react eh? How do you expect me to react after hearing that Freddy is alive and with you in Abuja? Ah! He is even acting film with you," she said, sucked in a long breathe into her lung and screamed once again, my ears literally bleeding. "My joy know no boundaries!"

I smiled, not the simple kind but the one that showed to the whole world that my joy was limitless. "The fact that he is alive also makes me happy," I said.

"Wait first! You said he lost his memory?"

"Yes!"

"Aaaahhhhh!" She screamed and growled. I had to put my phone far away from my ear.

"Yeah!" I sighed. "He has lost his memory...but we are friends right now. He's still the same, sweet Freddy of years ago. Let me not forget to add that he is stubborn and annoying".

"Your husband abi?" Anita giggled. "I miss my brother-in-law oo! Abeg send his pic oo. Tell him about me. I would like to call and hear his voice".

"No wahala"

Anita burst into laughter and screamed with joy. "I am so happy. In fact, I can't help but cry".

"Ah! Are you crying?" I exclaimed.

I heard her sniff at the other end of the phone.

"My tough sister is crying?" I voiced. "Don't worry, Anita. I also cried. It is a thing of joy to see that a friend had escaped death. It is".

"Do you still have feelings for him?" Anita asked out of the blue.

I looked at my phone with wide eyes. "Duh! I think I even fell in love again".

She burst into a hearty laughter. "He got finer abi?"

"You need to see him. He is damn hot and his voice....I love it," I said with a satisfied sigh.

"Wahala for who no get sexy voice oo!" she chuckled.

"That's why I called you," I let out an exasperated sigh.

"Because he has a sexy voice? Why would you call me...."

I cut her short. "No, silly! I mean tomorrow is valentine and he will be spending it with her not me".

"Oh!" she drew silent. "Wait first! Who are you calling silly?"

I laughed. "You?" I said sheepishly while suppressing my laughter.

"Have you ever received virtual slap?"

"Nope!" I replied, still giggling as I bit my lip.

"You will soon receive one now"

I let out a loud laughter that echoed in the room. I was the only individual there so I didn't feel the need to lower my voice. "Anita the boss! Please don't send virtual slap. I too like my cheeks".

"Don't be unfortunate oo! Respect me! You know I'm just too awesome"

"Yes, ma. Just too Awesome," I teased with an eye roll.

"Are you being sarcastic? You are such a naughty girl, Naomi," she laughed.

"Anyways, what should I do about valentine? What gift should I give Freddy?"

"See me see Jamb question," she exclaimed.

My lips clammed shut as I stared at my fingers.

"Have you forgotten the stress you went through learning how to bake every kind of cupcake flavors? Don't you remember? You learnt bakery so that you can surprise Freddy with the best cupcake the day you meet again. Now you have. He is back in your life so what's stopping you? He might not remember you as cupcake but I think it's better you make him fall in love with the cupcake you bake. That will be a huge progress cos the Freddy I know loves food," she concluded.

I smiled. "You're the best sister in the whole world".

"That's why I said I'm awesome. It's not easy to be this cool. I just reek of greatness".

"Is okay oo! Ah ahan! Why do you like to whine yourself like this. Shoo..!" I laughed.

She grumbled and said, "Sarrrap jhare!"

"Now, what flavor should I bake?"

"That's for you to decide. Happy Valentine's day in advance sis. I got to get back to work. I'll call later. Love ya"

"Alright! Bye sweet sis!" I said and terminated the call. I lay my phone on my bed and rolled on my back till my face was facing the ceiling.

What's the best flavor that can win my Freddy's heart?

The next day, it was Valentine's day and I had baked twelve cupcakes. I had decided on three flavors: Vanilla, chocolate and red velvet. I just hope he would enjoy them. I neatly packaged them in a red box and placed it on the table in my hotelroom. The door creaked open and Jenna walked in.

"How far?" she greeted as she slumped on the bed.

"Good afternoon. You were not around last night. What happened?" I asked and sat on the couch across the room.

"I went to see a friend and I spent the night at her place," she replied as she sluggishly pulled her heels off her feet.

"Happy Valentine!" I smiled and winked at her.

She stared and then nodded.

"What's wrong?" I quizzed, lifting a brow at her.

Her mouth opened like she was about to say something but she shut it and shook her head.

"What's on your mind? Say it now!" I insisted.

She bit her lip and sat silent for awhile.

"Talk!"

"It's nothing serious oo!" she laughed. "It's just that I don't believe in Valentine and I don't celebrate it. I joke about it sometimes but I really don't celebrate it".

"Why?"

"No offense! I don't want to preach or look too churchy but the Bible says we should love our neighbors as ourselves. It's like the most important commandment. But people don't show much love to each other, they mostly do it during Valentine and I feel like it is just fake. If you love someone you shouldn't pick a specific day in a year to show it. Show it often".

"No na! Valentine is not like that oo. It is just a day to celebrate love".

"Do you know the true history of this specific Valentine's day you celebrate? It was not originally a day for love oo. It was a day to celebrate St. Valentine's death,"

"Huh?"

"You see!" she sighed. "I don't want you to see me somehow. It's just my belief oo. I just feel some words and actions of kindness shouldn't be done only for one day but should be expressed everyday. You get my point abi?"

"Hmm.....," I shrugged. "The point makes sense though".

"Whatever sha! Enjoy your day" she hopped to her feet, wrapped her towel around her waist and strolled to the bathroom.

I thought of what she said earlier about Valentines Day and I made up my mind to do my own research about it.

I hid the cupcakes box in my wardrobe and went downstairs. All casts were informed to meet in the hall downstairs. I got there at the nick of time because the director had started making an announcement. He said that a wonderful lady had spoken on our behalf and had convinced him to give today as a little holiday for us. And he also gave us permission to throw a party.

"The wonderful lady is Kate. She will be the one to organize the party. Happy Valentine's Day and enjoy your time," he waved and swagged out of the hall.

"Party time, guys!" Kate screamed and everyone turned to her. They sent her a cheerful smile.

"Kate, you are the best! How did you even manage to convince him sef?" A girl asked with a wide smile on her face.

"I told you I would convince him. I keep my words. You can trust me anytime," Kate replied and everyone cheered for her. Girls gathered around her and they began to plan the party.

"E choke!" I mumbled when I remembered Kate's words.

I keep my words. You can trust me anytime! Abeg oo. Who is she deceiving? I'm sure it is herself.

My eyes were quick to spot Freddy walk into the hall. He had a big bouquet of roses in his hand and a big red gift bag. My heart squeezed at once. He walked to Kate and silently stood behind her.

"Happy Valentine!" he whispered and she turned around. Kate screamed at once when she saw the roses and hopped on Freddy, wrapping her arms around his neck. The crowd chorused, "Awwwn!"

"Thank you! Thank you! I love you so much," Kate squeaked and kissed his cheek. Then, she paused and her eyes searched the crowd. When she spotted me, she smirked and planted a kiss on Freddy's lips.

She's PURE evil! She eats and drinks wickedness daily. I mean it.

Everyone clapped for the couples. I just stood frozen. Freddy was beaming at the crowd. His eyes caught mine and he smiled at me.

So clueless that I love him while he is crushing my heart into pieces.

His expression changed and became more serious.

"What's wrong?" he mouthed.

I fought with my whole might and sent a fake smile at him. I turned around and felt dizzy knowing that the fake smile sucked all energy in me.

How can I handle this battle with Kate? She is winning while I'm losing.

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What do you think of this chapter? I hope you enjoyed it?

Will Freddy like Naomi's cupcake?

How will the party be?

How do you think this valentine is going to be for Naomi?

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