I should have updated yesterday but I couldn't, so I made this chapter extra long, don't bite me please. 😀😊💙❤

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"you wouldn't believe it, his birthday is actually tomorrow and he didn't even tell me about it. I called him this morning and yet he didn't say a word about it" It was really annoying.

I was trying to let Aisha and Josh know what was going on but they were just being stupid.
Aisha was driving to a friend's of Josh and she had asked me to accompany her.

"Sorry babe, what was it you said again? " she asked.

" I've said this like a hundred times " I yelled.

" your friend is really moody " Josh pointed.

" yeah, she's like this sometimes, she'll be fine .... Josh baby, is it me or your eyes look so dreamy? " she asked.

" my eyes would get dreamy for you darl', I guess my eyes know I am so much in love with you " Josh quietly answered. Aisha squealed.

" you people are making love disgusting , I swear " I hit my head.

Timi didn't call me like he usually did, I didn't mind as I decided to call him.
He didn't sound like he had issues against me, in fact he sounded perfectly calm which is not good..!

Aisha and Josh kept on doing their stupid love talks and I was already regretting why I chose to follow her. How on Earth did I end up with such friends?

"Aisha " I slowly called her again.

" yes Josh.... Sorry Benny "

" what should I do? " I asked

" well you should poison him for keeping things from you "

" Aishaaaa! " I cried.

" alright fine, since he didn't bother telling you about his birthday, don't use that against him... I can't imagine having issues with my darling here over such trivial matter , ohh, I love you so much Joshy "

Josh grinned" I love you more sweetie "

" you both are trying to end my life " I yelled.

" alright sorry " she laughed.
" my point is this, why don't you quickly organise one cute little party for him tomorrow, we'd get a a way to pull him out of that thing's.... What's her name again?....

"Ifeoma "

" yeah, we'll pull him out of Ifeoma's party to yours, then you'll let him know how you can't do without him then you'll probably give him your V " she turned to look at me with a smile.

" don't even go there " I warned.

" okay fine, so I've done my best already, you just have to go look for a perfect party planner... " she flipped her hair.
" who organised your perfect sweet sixteen birthday party again? " she asked.

" fine, I know you're a 'perfect party planner' so I'll leave you to it" I rolled my eyes.

Thinking it through, it wasn't exactly a bad idea, even though all Aisha's plans were always too extra.. But..

"but how exactly would I bring Timi to your so called 'perfect party'? "

She let go of the steering wheel, rubbing her hands together, I feared she might hit another car or something.
" just leave everything to me " she answered rather too slowly.

She could have just answered without doing the hands thing!!

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TIMI'S POV

So yes, I was back to Emeka's place, if I were a regular employee, I would have gotten fired or something with the way I chose to leave work because of this young girl who caused me to hopelessly fall in love.

So right now, were were not exactly in good terms. Well I don't know if that's how she sees it.

It all started when she forced me to talk to Nkechi, not like I was against interacting with one's, ex... oh please, before Benita came to my life, I had smash all my exs over and over again.

For crying out loud, I always made it clear to them that we 'bang' with no strings attached but since they all claimed I am worth dating and shit, I find myself with many girls that always claimed that they still love me and I always made sure that I tell them a thing between us would not work...
That's my definition of break up and before I know it, they'll come running to my place for sex again.

So please, I'll beat my chest and proudly call myself 'a Yoruba demon'
Timileyin the hottie hottie...

But this changed when Benny appeared...
Like how on Earth did I ever ignore these other ladies just to hopelessly fall for this rude young girl?

One thing she didn't realise was that, I was changing because of her... I just didn't know why and how but I was....

Emeka had even complimented the fact that I had turned from rude to half rude.

Apart from that, I started doing things I would never consider doing in the next life...

Texting!

She initiated me to her text cult and now I am a new member.

She was always texting me and I was always replying... So pathetic in a nice way.

Now back to my point, I wasn't against interacting with one's ex because I don't understand how you'd once love a person, call the person your 'loml' , 'koml' , many other silly names and then just because you guys broke up, you suddenly realise your ex in ugly, stupid, an apprentice of the devil and the likes...

Like guy when you were still dating your so called 'the cockroach in your cupboard', didn't it ever occur to you that you'd break up one day? And then when you break up, you see her as 'ugly Betty'. Why?

Just try to be your normal self, let your exes know that you are still alive with or without them... Let them know that you're still balling life without them. Still communicate with them, of course with a limit.

Just be like me who would still talk to you normally and if the chance would come again for us to smash , we'll smash like we are just smashing for the first time...

Somebody remind me why I turned to a bastardic relationship counsellor again?

Oh yeah, Benny!

Nkechi wasn't over me yet, the last time she and Benny came to my place to beg, I didn't tell Benny but she came again, after that... on her own.

She came in a revealing dress this time, of course with her over make up filled face.
She came begging me to take her back giving me a hundred reasons why she is better than Benny.

I am just a proud motherfucker who can make married women crawl to him!!!

I tried my best not to hurt her feelings in anyway because Benny told me I was just so rude to her that day and I remembered I promised I would change, so yeah, I tried my best not to be rude to her.

But this girl went too extra, she tried to lure me to bed but she ended up embarrassed because I simply laughed at her fruitless effort.

She honestly looked silly acting like a cat making gestures at me to jump in bed with her.
She had taken off her clothes that day and I had to lock her in and force her to put back her clothes before sending her away.

I guess that was the reason for the hatred and that was why when coincidentally when we met at the mall, she had to introduce her boyfriend to Benny and I....

It looked like she was trying to make Benny jealous and I really do not want to sound like Benny's friend Aisha but...

There was no reason for Benny to get jealous because of Samuel.

While I am the owner of several companies around, I own 2 estates and 3 malls with many other things...
Nigga's just a random finalist in school....

Please.....

He doesn't even look as dope as I am.
His bald head is something I wouldn't mind slapping for a whole day... Kpaiii!

So there is no reason for Benny to get jealous here.

That isn't exactly my problem, Benny isn't even the type to get attracted to guys easily but my problem here is, Benny told me she wants to turn to a new person and I haven't really taken it well because this so called transition of hers is hard to say but turning her to a fool.....

She seemed so gullible these days, believing anything that comes to her ears.
She was trying so hard to make everybody happy that she had seemed to forget that one has to make one's self happy before deciding to put other people into consideration.

Aisha for example, people may see her as snobbish and the likes but she's actually trying to pass a message.
I had come to understand that people don't want to see you happy.
Take life as Facebook and get this piece of advise from a retired Yoruba demon :

'Nobody like you, stop checking your notifications '

Exactly, many people don't want to see you happy and Aisha wants people to know that she can be happy even without her.

Why again am I giving advice?

So Benny yeah, she had become goody good in a bad way.
Couldn't she try to pity me or at least herself and say no when Nkechi asked us to hang out.
To me it wouldn't be bad but with her being there, it would be bad.

And again, she also complained that I didn't tell her I was the owner of Tim's Lake mall, well, I actually didn't consider is as a big deal, I was probably wrong for that and if there's a word as 'wronger' it's very wronger of me for not telling her about my birthday.

In all honesty, to me, birthdays are just overrated... More reasons why I didn't consider telling her.

"guy, wassup na? " it was Emeka.

" nothing jare "

" guy, it doesn't seem like nothing to me, you've been playing with your drink for the past few minutes" he pushed.

" no man, I've just been thinking "

" girl issue or office wahala? "

" you too like talk " I laughed.

" no na, you know I'm always here to help " he answered.
" just hit me with your probs, lemme help you "

" thanks bro but it's nothing " I finally raised my whiskey to my lips.

" want a puff? " he asked me.

I collected the cigarette from him and puffed a little before returning it back to him.

" so how far na, how your birthday go be? " he asked as he released a ball of air out.

" you know I don't do this birthday shit "

" I know na but hope you know Ifeoma already set up a party for you " he laughed.

" that babe too dey over do " I passed the whiskey to him.
After he drank from it, he replied "no be say she dey over do, it's just that those your old side chicks wouldn't want to let you go without a fight.

"abegi, their father! It's Benita I'm into, no one else " I collected my drink from him.

His phone rang.
"ahh, this is unexpected "

" Everything is unexpected bro " I took his stuff and puffed.

" no no, Benita is calling "

I put down the cigarette in the ash tray because I felt like Benny was watching me and she obviously wouldn't like to see me smoking.

It was unusual for Benny to call Emeka.

She did call me this morning and I couldn't tell if she was still angry at me or not but why on Earth is she calling Emeka.

I looked on at him and he also did the same as he picked the call and spoke to the phone.

"Hello.... Yeah Benny, how are you? I didn't expect your call, hope you're alright?...... Yeah, what about it? "
What are they saying?

He became quiet for some minutes and it was frustrating that I couldn't hear what she was saying.

I anxiously raised my hands up.

After some more frustrating seconds of him saying' I understand ' he said "alright, it won't be a problem, I got that covered, take care of yourself.. Yeah, bye."

"what was that all about? " I finally asked as he dropped his phone.

" somebody's jealous! "

" how I go jealous? I just want to know what my girlfriend was saying to my guy " I shrugged.

" fine, she just wanted to know if you're alright "

" how far? Guy, the lie no enter.... " I frowned.
" you can't possibly tell me you spent all those minutes only for her to ask if I'm alright "

" oya fine, she thinks you're really angry at her and she was trying to explain herself to me that she didn't do anything wrong to you and that she has zero idea of why you chose to give her attitudes "

" she thinks I'm giving attitudes? " I laughed.

He only shrugged.

Frowning, I picked up the cigarette" I don't think I have time for this, girls are just fucked up "

*************

My phone rang out loud practically deafening my ears.

" Who's this one na? It's too early? "
I glanced at the clock, it was 5am

With sleepy eyes, I reached out to pick my phone to find out who was calling.

" what's with Ifeoma? It's just 5 in the morning "

Reluctantly, I picked her call.
" Hello, Ifeoma what's up? I think it's rather too early to.......

"Happy birthday!!! "
Was she really screaming from where she was?
And ohh, today's actually my birthday... I had almost forgotten.

" that's kind of you, thanks Ifeoma "

She started babbling about how great my 'party' would be.

" Look, I appreciate the fact you're trying to help me but you should know me by now na, I don't hype birthdays, it's just another day of my life, glory be to God " I was really frowning.

She still wouldn't let it go and she ended up winning.

After the call, I decided to sleep some more.

It felt like a second later when my door was pushed opened and Emeka came in with a cake.
I checked the time, it was 8am.... So quick?

"Happy birthday man! " Emeka smirked as he sat on the bed still holding the cake.

" ohh God, are you gay or something, why did you buy me a cake na? " it was somehow.

Emeka laughed as he carefully removed the cake from its carton, he handed me a card.

To my one and only,
I wish you a splendid and happy birthday.
I wish all your dreams come true.
From your LOML
Esther. ❤

To be very honest, I had temporarily forgotten about Esther.
After Benny came in my life's picture, I had started avoiding her just the way I avoided other girls.
I hardly called her and picked her calls. At a point, I felt sorry for her, she was like the sweetest soul I had ever met, very nice and easy going, it was just so hard to let her know I couldn't continue with her but I did tell her anyway.

It broke her heart, she cried her heart out and it looked like she moved on.
Well, I couldn't really tell.

"why would I even want to get you a cake? Na one guy come drop this package this morning " Emeka explained.
I didn't notice he was with a table knife as he sliced a piece out of the cake and put it in his mouth.

" make sense " he nodded as he stood up to leave.

I fell back to the bed and listened as my phone rang nonstop, people wanted to wish me a happy birthday but I just wasn't in the mood to pick calls. Previous years, I had always told them I don't hype birthdays but since they chose to be stubborn, they should all die there.

Around 12, some guys came to chill at our place, Emeka was nice to entertain them.

Loud music blared all around.

Benny hadn't even called me, well she had no idea my birthday's today not like I needed her to wish me or something, I just felt like it was odd she didn't call.
I also didn't bother to call her, it wasn't the best time to do so.

Why?

Eunice, whom I had also almost forgotten came over with a bunch of other ladies.
They were flirting all over with the guys around and Eunice used it as a mean to follow me around.

If I must say, Eunice is like the least attractive lady i have ever been with.
She was just too rugged for a lady. Call her a tom boy if you want.

I met her months ago, somewhere at a night club. She was totally wasted and I decided to give her a lift because she kept on saying rubbish about 'going home'
As the good citizen I am, I decided to help her, but one thing led to another thing and I just didn't know how.....

I drove to an hotel.

Before I get judged, we didn't have sex.
I would never have sex with a drunk lady again.
I love pleasurable sex.
'Going on jet' with a drunk lady is just like only me doing all the whole job...... Talking from experience.

When she eventually woke up, she gratefully thanked me and again, one thing led to another.

It was like magic because it was like I closed my eyes and opened them again only to find myself in just my boxers, panting in high satisfied relief and she grinning, standing up with the blanket wrapped around her, heading to the shower.
If you know what I mean.

Since then, we became hooked in our 'thing' and hey, an advice from a retired sex monster.... If you want good sex, you should meet Eunice.

She deserves some accolades.

"honestly Timi, I've missed you so much, I don't know why you just keep on avoiding me, you hardly pick my calls, you don't call me, nothing " she said to me.

I clearly heard her but I wish I hadn't.
" see Eunice, I can't hear you.. It's loud in here "

She rolled her eyes as she stood on her toes, hoping to kiss me or something.
I gently pushed her down and brought my wine glass to my lips.

She rolled her eyes and slowly and quickly at the same time pressed her hand against my crotch.

" what the hell? Eunice! " I took off her hand.

" remember how you used to like the feel of my hand against you " she smiled.

" I don't remember Eunice, just stay away " I pushed her.

Rolling her eyes "remember how you used to call me every time because you shamelessly want to fuck me"

" Eunice! " I barked.

" is it because of that girl you are always posting on your status? "
" isn't she the one that was almost crying because she saw us Kissing the other time, abegi " she hissed.

I took my glass and walked away.

" she doesn't have what I have Timi, I can satisfy you better than she can ever try " she called out.

" Emeka, I just wan sleep " I say as I sat beside him.

" no oh, the party hasn't even started, you know Ifeoma organised one for you, just put on your shades get your keys, we'd be heading out of here soon " he answered.

I shook my head and poured myself another drink.

Emeka excused himself, he said he needed to grab his wallet and keys.
Just as he left, a lady sat down in his space.

" heyy " she smiled. Her voice sounded familiar, I looked up at her.
Oh God, what is Nancy doing here? Who even invited her?

" Nancy" I forced a smile.
"how are you doing? "

" I am fine Timi. You know you've offended me big time, you just left me "

" I'm sorry, I've just been caught up with a lot " I explained.

" that you didn't even bother to call or anything, remember you promised you'd always be there for me " she frowned.
" even with all you've done, I forgive you and I'm ready to continue from where we stopped" she smiled this time.

The other time I was talking to Nkechi, I mentioned something about foolish girls, this is what I mean.

Just as I was about talking, Emeka showed up.
"guy, we should be on our way now... Hey Nancy, wassup "

Nancy smiled at him.
" take care Nans " I quickly say, standing up.

Emeka reduced the volume of the music and announced " alright, everybody gather together, we have a better place we are heading to.... We're going to a club and believe me, we are gonna rock that club mehn, so I want y'all with cars to pick some people up and drive to 24/7, we are going to celebrate our big man here, Timi "

The people cheered on and began getting their things to move.

I was just feeling moody, it was probably because I haven't spoken to Benita and... All thanks to my pride which wouldn't let me call her.

In my car were 3 ladies and a guy, they were talking on and I wasn't a bit interested in their conversation so I remained silent.

We got to the club and as everybody got down to enter the club, I reclined on my car and waited for Emeka to come towards me.

"I just don't feel the vibe " I tell him.

" don't worry, you'll feel the vibe soon " he answered.

Just then, I saw beautiful Ifeoma in a short gown heading towards us.

Her arms widely opened as she came to me and like she usually did, placed a kiss on my lips.
I gently pushed her away.

" Hey " I rather say.

She was frowning because I pushed her but as she turned to Emeka, she smiled and greeted him, I used that as a mean to clean my lips, it should be Benny's and not hers.

" you guys should come in, let's go balling " she squealed.
She held my hand and pulled me into the club.

There were many people both in and out.
" who are all these people? " I managed to ask.

" they are our guests " she beamed.

" Ifeoma, you didn't have to do this " I tell her.

" ohh, it's nothing darling " she smiled.

As we got in, people cheered us, well me, being the celebrant.
This is just a waste of time and money.

Ifeoma led me to the stage, she showed me a very beautiful cake.
" wow, Ifeoma "

" I would do anything for you " she grinned.

She succeeded in getting the attention of everybody.
" Hey people, I firstly want to thank you guys for making it to this occasion, it means a lot to me and to my boyfriend as well. There's every reason to be grateful to God for adding another year to one's life.... Well, I'm not going to bore you all, I guess Timi would have something to say... Here boyfii, the stage is all yours " she smiled at me.

" um.. I don't have anything to say but um I guess I'll say some few things since my FRIEND here as said it all "
I saw the reactions on their faces, good.

" so my dear FRIEND, Ifeoma.. Thank you very much. You guys should enjoy yourself, thanks for coming ".
I nodded at Ifeoma before walking off to sit somewhere.

" must you always misbehave? " Emeka asked laughing.

" I just had to make things clear that I'm not her boyfriend, who sent her message na "

" true sha " he laughed again.

He walked away to sit down with a random lady, he was with his phone, typing with enthusiasm, very unusual because he hardly does that.

Ifeoma came scowling at me "you haven't changed a bit"

"you shouldn't have called me your boyfriend " I answered.

" you are being terribly immature, its the result of hanging out with that your young girlfriend " she drank from her whisky bottle.

I needed a drink, reaching out, I took hers and brought it to my lips.
I have been drinking way too much these days.

She kept on talking on how disappointed she was in me, I would have walked away but Ifeoma had been a good friend of mine before things changed, you know... Before we became a 'thing'.

Almost immediately, Emeka walked up to me.
"guy, you won't believe what I just saw "

" what did you SAW? " I smiled.

He shook his head before sitting down.
" Ify, please I'll like to discuss some things with Timi... Alone "

" fine " she picked her whisky before leaving.

" Good riddance " I smiled.

" guyy, your babe dey with another guy " he frowned at me.

I looked around, where is a drink when you need one.
" what do you mean? We're both here so how would you know? "

" I figured you won't believe me, anyway, one of my guy sent this to me, he knows you, he also knows Benny....

"sent what to you? " I was running out of patience.

" chill bro "he frowned as he put his phone in my face.

A video played on its screen, there was Benita dancing with a guy.
She had no idea she was being filmed.
Alright, I wouldn't get jealous because she's dancing with a guy.

But then, the guy seemed to engrossed in doing what he was doing, wait, did he just grab her ass?

Okay, I wouldn't tolerate this, for crying out loud, I don't mess with other guys babe.... At least, I've stopped.

"Emeka you know this place? " I asked.

" this is Bedrock hotel guy " he answered.

" let's go " I tell him.

We got up and ignored everybody as we both got into my car.
Driving straight on, I didn't bother to talk, Emeka kept on muttering " calm down ".

I parked my car.
The place wasn't that far, stomping into the hotel, Emeka quickly told me to head to the event center.

I rolled up my sleeves, if that guy doesn't have a reasonable reason for grabbing my woman's ass, there'd be a lot of punching today.

Emeka was right behind me, we stepped into the hall, it was filled with some strange faces and some familiar faces, Aisha, Debra, Rona and the other girl, then my stubborn beautiful Benny. Who had a lot of explanation to give me.

And a cake...... Three cakes today.

They all turned to face me, with a wide smile on each face, they screamed
'Happy birthday '