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Chapter twenty four

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Anjola

My heat raced faster than the super eagles did when they tried to retrieve the ball from Argentina. He looked me in the eye and I completely melted like heated butter. The two pools of chocolate gracing his well sculpted face searched mine for some answers causing my heart to accelerate at an abnormal level.

I was aware of his every move, the way his hands switched position every five seconds, the way he looked up, then at me then up again.

"Babe, do you have something to say to me? Because me I can't wait to have you on top, then under then on top of me again." He said in a sarcastic tone. I rolled my eyes at his dry jokes. I loved it when he did that... when he called me babe. It gave me a feeling of belonging.

I braced myself to let the painful words out but they stayed stuck in my throat, stinging me like a defensive scorpion. My mouth suddenly became dry like I did not just consume a whole bottle of soda and chilled water. I felt like I just gave a whole speech and my lips, teeth and tongue couldn't take it again.

"Anjola seriously though are you fine?" He asked, concern dripping all over him. He grabbed my arm slightly and looked into my eyes as if to say 'it's all okay Babes.' He only called me my name in serious situations and it was obvious that he was already changing moods.

Okay it's time Anjola

You can do this

"Korede you know my job at the hotel?" I said, picking my words carefully and slowly to avoid saying the wrong things. He nodded then I opened my mouth to say something but I couldn't muster up the courage to say what I wanted so desperately for him to forgive me for.

"I'm right here Baby, you can tell me anything." He said softly and he stroked my arm softly. Each contact his palm made with my body sent shivers all the way down my spine, making me choke on two thousand words again.

What would happen was so obvious. Knowing Korede, he would insult me and throw me out of his house. I could only imagine what he would do if he found out I also slept with him on the job. He raised his brow up and decided to blurt it out.

"I got a promotion babe." I said out loud, my tone suddenly switching to a happy and excited one. His face immediately softened.

God what have I done? I had the words in my head, the right atmosphere. He was here and I was here. I just couldn't bring myself to do it; I couldn't bear seeing his mischievous and playful eyes looking at me with disgust and regret.

"Anjola are you fine?" He said as he touched my neck. He noticed the enthusiasm I had on and he wrapped me in a hug. "Babe that's so cool." He said, looking genuinely happy. "Do you want to kill me Ni?" Why did you do face like that?"

God, I don't think I can do this anymore.

"Come baby, let's celebrate." He said, grabbing my neck slowly.

"Korede no." I pushed him away. "I'm not your sex doll, something you can shove into and keep back in the cupboard whenever you so damn please." I climbed out of the bed and walked quickly to the bathroom.

Korede

It was the morning of Ewatomis cocktail party. I got up from my bed and rushed to the kitchen to pour Anjola a fresh cup of mango juice. I had my surprise all prepared for her and it was going to be mind blowing.

The elevator door buzzed signaling that my special guests arrived. Anjola is going to faint. I pressed the button and a team of hairstylists, masseurs, tailors and nail stylists trooped into the apartment. A shoe fitter wasn't left out of the group either.

"Shhh" I motioned to them as we got to Anjola's room. I placed my own copy of the key into the hole I don't keep a key to spy on her naked. I opened the door slowly to avoid her waking up. I motioned for the troop to come in silently and once they were all in, I closed the door behind me carefully.

I walked to Anjola's bed slowly; I didn't want her waking up before I did it. She looked like a breath of fresh air, a splash of sunlight sprawled on the bed. The rays of sun danced on her face giving her the look of an angel that just descended. My heart beat accelerated just by coming in contact with her. I wanted to cover her in a million kisses.

"Baby, baby girl wake up." I said as I shook her lightly. She mumbled some words I didn't hear and went back to sleep. I kept shaking her, a little vigorously now. She opens her eyes and sits up on the bed as she rubs her eyes profusely.

"Honey don't rub your eyes too hard, you need them to look at me." She hissed, rolled her eyes and continued scratching it like I didn't say anything. Even just waking up, she was feisty.

"Korede what do you want? I'm sleeping and it's very rude to barge into a lady's room." she said, dropping her hands down after finishing her violent rubbing.

"You are you a lady Ni?" She eyed me critically, causing me to burst into a fit of laughter. She still hadn't noticed the group of people standing in front of her door. That's right; I was such a sight to behold, she couldn't stop looking at me.

I motioned for them to come forward and for the first time, she became aware of her surroundings. Surprise quickly replaced her pissed look. "Korede who are they abeg?"

"The team I employed to pamper you and leave you looking like a princess."

"So I look like a servant abi?" She said matter of factly.

"No baby, you just-"

"Abeg don't give me all your sweet rubbish. Shey I look like black shoe or silver that needs to be polished?" Good lord save me from this woman. She stood up and started walking to the bathroom. I used my eyes to direct the team to wait outside.

They left and I followed her to the bathroom. I stepped in and it smelt just like her. Like honey and vanilla. I was surprised she didn't lock the door. She stood in front of the mirror, brushing her teeth violently like it was the cause of all of life's troubles.

"Anjola, I didn't mean it that way now. You know what, you can wear sweatpants and slides if you want sef, the important thing is that you're there." I said hoping she would change her mind and come with me to the party.

"Where are we going sef?" she asked after spitting and rinsing her mouth with water.

"A cocktail party. All of the most important people in Nigeria will be there and I want you to be the queen." She looked a bit confused and I waited for her to assess the situation properly. "You'll get to meet his royal snubbiness too." I said with a little chuckle. She raised a brow up; she was obviously lost in the situation.

"So you really are a prince." I gave her a little nod and she just smiled a toothless simple smile. "Okay fine." I nodded and opened the door for her to step out.

I really loved the air of confidence she had. She wasn't afraid of scared or perplexed about partying with people she isn't used to. The way she carried herself oozed self esteem and self worth; she was a really confident woman.

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Anjola

Spending the day with the team was amazing. From chatty Lola to slightly gay Tobi, I had a blast with them. I finished my makeup, hair and nails by four o'clock then I started fitting the dress they brought for me.

"Please be fast, I don't like keeping people waiting." I told the tailor.

"But he's your man now; he'll definitely wait for you." Bimpe said, causing all of them to burst into a giggle fit.

My man... It sounded so delicious to hear him being called my man. The little stupid things he does made my heart flutter and I found them cute even though I would never admit it. His witty statements made my brain reset a million times over, connecting all the wires in my heart.

"I don't like that shit that girls do jare." Some of them even take extra time just to make him wait. Stupid unnecessary behavior.

"And you're all done." Bimpe said in a sing song accent after putting the last stitch in place. The team already packed all their things and after saying our good byes, they leave.

"Anjy call me oh." Lola said before disappearing with the others.

I opened the door and stepped out to meet Korede. I got to the living room but he wasn't there, I checked the kitchen and he wasn't there either.

Maybe he decided to go without me.

"Anjola" His voice jerked me out of my insecure reverie. I turned around and immediately I was met with his intimidating and handsome appearance. He looked like an African god in his black suit. How can one person just posses this much beauty?

"You can stop staring now." His voice came out low and husky. Yes I was staring. My mouth suddenly became dry and I had the urge to pin him down and kiss every part of his body. My body grew restless just by seeing him. The room became smaller and I was transported to space just by looking into his eyes. Every single detail from his shoes to his hair spoke style, class and confidence.

"You are kuku the woman, you took longer to get ready."

"Ehn now. Babe you look divine." He said as he took my hands in his. "You look like a fucking goddess, a goddess." He mused into my ear. I could feel his breath on my neck and it made me hot inside. No matter how often he got close to me, I still quivered at his presence. "And this slit," his palms made his way to my laps, tracing the slit on my red dress. "This slit is driving me crazy." His voice was low and so damn sexy. His earthy wood smell filled my nostrils and I wanted to nuzzle him all night long.

"Let's go now before I rip the dress."

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