After the long journey, we arrived at my apartment. We both went up the stairs to my flat. The moment the door opened, my flatmates were quick to welcome Prince in after seeing what were in his hands.

"Please, have a seat!" Titi exclaimed and even dusted the couch for him.

This girl sha... I thought and rolled my eyes.

"You must be thirsty," The savage Chi-girl I know said sweetly and winked at Prince.

As soon as Prince sat down, Josie sat beside him. "Let me take the bags to the kitchen!"

Prince extended them to Josie and Chi-girl screamed like a taboo had been done. "Don't give it to her oo. Before she will say rat ate everything! Give me," she rushed and collected the bags from him.

"Are you hungry?" Josie asked.

"Nope! I've eaten!"

I rolled my eyes and grunted. "I can see you all love me oo. Yeah! I can see! I can see you also missed me".

They all turned to me. I assumed they will hiss and walk away but they ran to me and hugged me.

"How's our daddy?" Josie asked and planted a kiss on my forehead. "We missed you oo".

"Yeah! I am hoping you will prepare pepper soup for us. I've missed your cooking!" Titi replied with a goofy smile.

"You like food"

"Who doesn't?" she retorted.

"Anita, my love!" Chi-girl exclaimed and pinched my cheek. "We are having girls' night today. Titi has gist for us"

"Wow!" Prince barged into our conversation. "I bought a lot that can make that fun. There is ice cream..."

The girls didn't even let him finish before they ran after Chi-girl who was holding the bags.

Prince chuckled. "I think it's time for me to go"

"Sure! I'll escort you!"

"It's not necessary!"

"I insist!"

"It's...."

"I insist!"

"Okay! Thanks"

We walked to the corridor and as we descended the stairs the light bulb blinked and burst. Frightened, I gripped Prince's shirt. I took a deep breathe and turned my gaze to him. Our faces were inches away as his hot breathe fanned my forehead. Though I could not see his face in the dark, I was enjoying the feeling of his arm around my waist. All that was left was for me to wrap my arms around his neck and hug him. Sincerely, I don't understand myself again. I just crave to be in his arms all day. The best part is that he is weIl-built. He's got muscles at the right places.

Omo! I am falling dangerously for this guy oo.

"You can go upstairs! I know the way to my car," he whispered, his manly scent intoxicating my senses.

"No...Um...No," I stuttered. "I must escort you".

"You are so naughty!" he replied with a deep chuckle that echoed in the corridor. "Okay! Let's go"

His arm left my waist. I wasn't surprised my whole being was not happy with this. However, he made my heart somersault when he slid his hand in mine. The warmth I felt, I can't describe. As crazy as this was to me, I was happy. I'm still confused on how little things Prince do make me happy. I'm worried about this.

We left the corridor in silence and the walk to his car seemed to last for hours. We preoccupied ourselves by gazing at the sky.

Operation make Prince fall for me! Well....The only way or should I say the best method is to be myself. I have heard these words somewhere and I'll still say it. You can't change the mind of someone who doesn't love you, because love is a matter of the heart. I know it's strange for me to say this when I'm a surgeon and I've seen, studied and evaluated the functions of the heart, but it's true. Love is a matter of the heart.

We got to his car and our hands sadly parted. Prince got his car key and spun it around his index finger. "Goodnight!" He said and proceeded to open his car.

"Prince?" I called out.

"Yes!"

My heart pounded as I voiced, "Thank you!"

He tilted his head and cocked a brow. "For what?"

"For everything you have done for me, my...my....d...d..dad and....hmm...I mean, all you have done for my family," I stammered and fiddled with my fingers. My gaze were on the ground as if something magnificent was on it. This attitude is unlike me but right now, I'm damn shy. I just can't help myself.

"You don't have to thank me. I'm glad I could help," Prince replied in his calm leveled voice.

"No! No! I have to thank you. I was rude and chased you away even when I knew I needed help. You ignored me and helped my family. Thank you so much. I'm still unsure how I can repay you," I spoke out. Correction! I rapped. I had said every words in one breathe.

It was confirmed that Prince didn't hear what I said when he asked, "Eh? You say what now?"

"Never mind! I just want to say thank you and if you ever need my help, I'm willing to offer it," I added, my eyes still on the ground.

"Why are you acting weird?" Prince chuckled and he hooked his finger below my jaw. He tilted my head and our gaze met. "You sincerely don't have to thank me".

"Why?"

"Cos that's what friends do!"

"Hm..." I trailed off.

Anita in the friend zone! Wow! Na wa oo! I go break pesin head sha.

"How can I repay you?"

"Simple! Help me stop by arranged marriage. It's all I seek!"

"Oh! Sure!"

His gaze were still on me and I felt his finger caress my jaw.

"What?" I said with an eye roll.

"What do you mean?"

"Why are you looking at me?" I hissed and slapped his hand from my jaw.

He let out a fake cough before he suddenly blushed. My brows shot up.

"Spill it! What's on your mind?" I exclaimed and gripped his collar.

"Nothing!" he chuckled and averted his gaze.

"Talk now!" I ordered and slapped his arm.

He pouted.

"Talk now!" I cried out, held his arms and shook him.

"You looked so cute when you were shy! I love it," he chuckled.

"Oh......Mtcheewww!"

He winked at me and I rolled my eyes again.

"Well...," he stressed, let out a soft laughter and smiled. "I got to go. Goodnight! Sweet dreams, angel".

"Wait!" I said with a mischievous smile spreading on my features.

Now, for a goodnight kiss!

I moved to him and smirked. I could see his forehead crease in confusion. My hands came on his shoulders and I rose to my tiptoes. With the best sexy voice I could produce, I whispered, "Goodnight!" And just when I was about to plant a kiss on his cheek, I turned around and sashayed. "Bye idiot! See you tomorrow during lunchtime. I plan of eating a lot so get your money ready".

When I didn't hear a response, I took a quick peek. Prince had folded his arms around his chest, relaxed on his car and stared at me with a stunned look.

I burst into laughter and winked. He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Nice one! My turn will be fun," he said, feigning anger.

"Wait jor!" I said and skipped back to him. "Don't even dare to do revenge".

"Then a goodnight kiss, angel!" he replied and tapped on his cheek.

"Nah! We are friends. We just hug  and say goodbye," I responded with an innocent look.

"You're my girlfriend"

"Nah! Just on contract"

"Yeah....but....so?" he said and his dimples deepened as he tried to hold his smile.

"So..." I came closer to him and hugged him. "Goodnight, my good friend". The hug lasted a minute but when I tried to lean away, his arms had caged me to him.

"Goodnight, angel" he chuckled and rest his head on my shoulder.

Guess someone also likes to be hugged.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and relaxed into this warm embrace.

"Prince, go home! Haba!" Titi's voice echoed in the quiet street.

"Azin eh! This two lovebirds sef," Chi-girl's voice followed.

Prince's shoulders shook as he suppressed his laughter. He leaned away and my hands slipped from him.

"Bye! Your roommates miss you. Enjoy your girls' night," Prince said and his shy but embarrassed look made me blush. He waved and rushed into his car. I just stood there with a smirk on my face.

He enjoyed the hug. That's all that matters right now. I think I have a chance of winning his heart though.

The moment I got into my flat, my three flatmates ran to me.

"I saw you guys kiss" was how I was greeted by Josie.

"Ode! We didn't," I replied.

"It looked like kiss from her oo!" Titi said as she still strode to the window at the kitchen.

"Like French kiss abi?" Chi-girl asked.

"Yes!" Titi replied.

"Omo! When will your eyes start functioning well?"

The girls all laughed.

"She wants to deny now," Josie announced and chortled.

"It was just a hug oo!" I grumbled.

"A passionate hug!" Titi teased.

"Of lovers!" Chi-girl added and they all burst into a fit of laughter.

"Why are you guys mocking me like this?" I whined.

"When I first started dating Chijioke! Mtchewwww," Chi-girl hissed. "Didn't you mock me? You even disgraced me in front of him. I will do my own. Watch and see!"

"Yeah! And also when I started dating Daniel," Josie pointed out and shoved me with her elbow.

"Okay! Fine! I know I had mocked you guys," I said babyishly and batted my lashes. "But I didn't believe my heart could beat for someone!"

"Mad oo! The surgeon has at last fallen for someone. Lemme guess," Josie teased and wrapped her arms on my shoulders. "Prince!"

"Ode! Who else?" Chi-girl snarled.

"Omo! This girls' night will be sweet. Let's prepare. I also met a guy recently and we have been having this connection," Titi squealed and began to empty the shopping bags.

"Girls' night!" I cheered and we all began our preparation.

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Another update 🥺🥺  I hope you enjoyed it though it came late. 😂💔

Prince and Anita had some connection right now. What do you think of that moment? Was it cute?

Prince likes hugs! What do you think?

Have you ever experienced a girls' night out. How was it? If you haven't, how do you wish it to be?

Anita being shy😅😂😂 What's your opinion on that?

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