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JORDAN'S POV***

I stared at her deeply, my eyes never unwavering, my attention was focused on her as she took long strides towards the pool.

Her hourglass body glowed under the sun revealing her flawless skin. I had seen models on sexy bikinis and  none stroked a nerve in me but seeing April on a simple bikini with red and white strides and a matching Kimono made my heart leap into my chest; this feeling is a new. I couldn't stop myself from watching her because I was captivated.

'Jordan you can't let this happen'

My subconscious said and I obeyed by shifting my gaze to my phone but I couldn't help but stare at her beneath my lashes. She sat on the base playfully kicking the water that fell across her feet.

"Are you going to keep doing that or you gonna swim?" that was my voice and it made her flinch a little.  She bit her lower lips clearly showing her nervousness and I wished she didn't do that.

Her lips, soft and velvet, trembling and gasping for air earlier. She blushed as she slides into the pool.  It started from her neck and I saw it creep up to her face and ears until she looked like a ripe tomato, it was a cute sight.

Soon she went deep into the pool and the only thing I could see was her black silk hair floating against the water. She resurfaced after a while and joined me on the base following a long silence.  The only sound that could be heard was the tickling of the pool.

"When was the first time you had a panic attack? I asked almost immediately, my gaze was fixed on her and I could tell that she wasn't comfortable.

"hum..... mm, when my Mum died" She replied like it didn't matter when something similar changed my life forever, one of my darkest secrets. I shifted closer making our arms brush and I could feel her tensed body.

My eyes travelled to the bruise on her neckline and I began to trace it with my fingers, cursing under my breath. I felt her body stiffen at my touch, a smug smile crept to my lips.

                             ~°~

"Jordan please can I visit dad and Adrian when we get back to Lagos?" April asked and I immediately wished she never did, I was on my way out when she requested we talked and now I get this? My grip on my phone tightened as I clenched my jaw holding back my rising rage.

"No" I replied with a cold expression.  Why would she want to go back or was she planning on running away? That thought alone scarred me to my bones and I swear I loved seeing her defeated and sad face.

Those pretty  eyes that stares at expectantly only to be turned down. A night of not inhaling her strawberry scent and floral cologne that assaults my nostrils.

Watching her cute figure fast asleep with her hair spread on the pillow and yes I'm becoming creepy. Ian was right after all she has been of great help to my psycho.

"Please Jordan, dad has been quite sick and I need to see him" she countered.  Oh I forgot to mention she wasn't one to back down easily and I am not one either.

"April!!" I turned to face her, shooting death glares to shut her up. "What part of 'No' do you not understand? I am very possessive about my things" I added as an afterthought. Why is she being consistent? People don't question my orders and the next thing she said left me with no option...

"I am not your possession Jordan!! I am your wife, don't I have a say?" she blurted out with frustration laced in her voice.

Indeed I chuckled darkly

I couldn't tell her expression because I was facing the dresser fiddling with my watch but this got to my nerve, how do little words from her set me on fire. I moved closer to her and whispered into her ears.

"No, you're just a means to an end" I replied with an evil smirk playing on my lips. I picked my phone and shoved my car keys into my pant pockets and strode out.

**APRIL'S POV***

I sat on the chair in the garden in my yellow floral summer dress. My hair was left loose letting the cool afternoon breeze brush through them.

I could hear the birds chirping and leaves rustling in the wind.  The sweet fragrance of flowers filled my nostrils and I inhaled them sharply like it were some sort of addiction.

The wet grasses tickled the exposed part of my legs not covered by my sandals and I enjoyed this fresh air from nature.
This place had become my favorite spot since my arrival from Abuja because  the air in my room and parlor seemed  to be choking this days hence I found this spot and never regretted it.

I would sit here all day, listening to good music and exploring the under world with books. Jordan has been ignoring me since last week, he acted like I didn't exist.

It became frustrating at first, I tried to convinced myself that he didn't matter to me but that was a lie because he occupied my every day thought.

The ringtone from my cell phone broke my chain of thoughts and I shifted my gaze from the rose petals I had been staring at to check the caller ID and it read Irene. A lopsided grin crept to my lips 'Irene is having her perfect life while mine has been ruined'

"Hey babes" her excited voice boomed over the phone.

"My love, how are you doing?"

"I'm good, what about you?"

I sighed deeply "Nothings changed" I answered with a bored expression

"What's up with you? You seem excited" I asked immediately to wave off the boring topic. I didn't want us to talk about my plight. I sensed her grin at my question though she wasn't present but I could read Irene's expression.

"Guess!!" she squealed.

"humm.... Irene you know I kinda suck at guessing but I'd try. You've secured admission?"

"No far from it" she answered still waiting for my response and I was sure not giving her any.

"Bes, can you just say it anyways?" I replied with a bored expression. I was seriously in no mood for guessing.

"You are no fun Ada. Alright  I'll tell you tho" she hissed. "1.. 2... 3.. I got signed into the modeling agency!" She announced in one breath.

A part of me was excited but the other was not. I had always aspired to be signed into one of the top modeling agencies in Lagos and own a fashion blog. Coincidentally, Irene shared similar dreams and so we applied last month. My eyes began to moist but I quickly held back those traitorous tears from dropping.

"April?" Irene's worried voice over the phone snapped me out of my reverie. "Are you there? Are you alright?"
"Yea... sure sure. Congrats love" I tried to sound excited but failed to my own ears, I suck at acting.

"April I am sorry, I shouldn't have told you that" Irene clearly apologized but I saw no need for that, not like it were her fault.

"No worries, I'm fine" my voice came out hasher than I intended.
"Are you sure, considering the fac..."

"I said I am fine, don't you get it? We would talk some other time bye" I snapped at her and hug up immediately, she didn't deserve my outburst.

I dug my nails into my palms painfully almost drawing blood as tears rolled down my face freely. I sobbed and my face heated up. It was the only audible sound in the garden.

'I had suddenly become a cry cry baby' I couldn't hold back my tears these days. What happened to my tough side?

A black Porsche car drove into the mansion after five minutes when I was done with making up a pretend face. The car finally came to a halt and the driver's seat opened to reveal a lady I couldn't quite make out because my vision was blurry.

She took confident steps and was approaching my direction.  I thought about her identity because she seemed to know her way around consciously glancing around like she were observing it's features. She was six feet away, her envious blonde human hair was almost reaching her waist.

She wore a red dress that hung her flawless body showing off her perfect curves with a matching stilettos  heels. She was indeed a beauty with a smile plastered on her lips, she seemed to be in her early twenties and I couldn't help but feel intimidated by her presence. Surely I was no match for her.

"Hey, you must be April. I am Tessa Williams, Ian's girlfriend" her voice was a match for her appearance, just sweet. She extended her hand for a shake.

'Ian has such a beauty'

I admitted to myself.
She made herself comfortable settling on the opposite chair with her smile intact displaying her perfect dimples.

"Oh, you are welcome. Nice to meet you" I replied and returned a smile
"Same here darling"

"Wine or juice?" I asked picking up my phone to dial the mansion's cell phone to place an order as soon as she makes her choice.

"Red wine will do" she giggled and leaned her back against the chair, crossing her spotless legs.
After some minutes, Emily arrived with the order and soon we had poured ourselves some wine, savoring the taste.

"So, I want to officially apologize for missing your wedding" she clasped her hands together and pouted which I found really cute. "The wedding came too sudden and I was rounding up my postgraduate exams. I couldn't help it" she explained with all sincerity making me pounder as to why she was apologizing. It's not like we had meet before. I was about to respond but she beat me to it.

"Jordan is going to pay for making me miss his wedding, I mean of all people?" she explained dramatically 'you say?'

hmm maybe it's another Jordan she is talking about.

I was amazed at how freely she talked about him
Does he even talk to people?

She took a long sip of her glass of red wine and cleared her throat. "I had always fantasized to be a perfect combo with Jordan's wife though that depends if she is not sassy but the moment I saw you, boom! I liked you" she exclaimed passing me a warn smile, it was contagious. 

"Oh, thank you" I answered awkwardly and fixed the tip of my glass to my mouth to clear my nervousness. I smacked myself mentally, I really sucked at conversations.

"I am glad he didn't go for those desperate ladies after his wealth" she said rolling her eyes while I just listened to her "especially that girl, what's her name again? Hmm"

I wondered whose name she was trying recall but I could tell she disliked her because her facial expression said it all.

"Ehh ehn Nicole, that's her name" I cocked a brow, she seemed to know a lot about him. "his secretary" she finished. Oh now I get it, the lady that sent me a disgusted look on the wedding. 'she must be the one' I nodded.

"Tessa, you seem to know a lot about Jordan" I asked to clear my curiosity.  This is obviously my first complete statement since we started this conversation.

"Seriously?" she said with feigned annoyance touching her chest to show that she was hurt. I was lost, This girl is sure a character.

"I am gonna smack his head for not mentioning me" she blurted out. Whao such guts, she could even smack his head?

"Tell me about it" I replied in between giggles.

"Well, Jordan, Ian and I have been friends since college days.  You know I had to put up with those nerds" she replied rolling her eyes. Did she just call Ian a nerd?
This girl won't kill me oo.

I just kept laughing all the way, then I realized it's been a while I had this feeling.

"We we're really cool you know? Other girls called me a snub for having guys as best friends, not like I cared about those bitches. I felt safe around them but Ian later confessed his feelings for me" she blinked her eye like a five year old who just got her favorite candy.

"Hmm, Ian is nice though I've met him only once" I added.

"Abegii, don't give him too much credit" she replied in her sassy tone, how did he put up with her

Chai! Poor Ian.

"Oh my darling. I almost forgot your present" she smacked her head and picked up a gift bag. It was light brown with 'KD's world' inscribed on it. I could tell it was a big designer's, judging from the bag. She handed it over to me

"No! don't open it yet. When I'm gone" she winked. Yes I was about to reveal the present when she stopped me. I ended up rolling my eyes.

"Thank you, dearie" I dropped the bag beside me.
"Don't mention".

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It was weekend, precisely Saturday and I woke up to a bright weather. I had a clear view from the balcony, as usual Jordan was absent.

I sighed deeply and made my way to the bathroom.
I took a long and soothing shower and wore a black short sleeveless tight gown that hung to my body like a second skin clearly showing off my curves.

I tied my hair in a neat bun and left the room. When I got to the kitchen, I was first greeted by different aromas that assaulted my nose.

The Chefs and maids we're busy doing their business but acknowledged my presence by greeting. I opened the fridge and grabbed a bottle of water, poured a reasonable content into the glass I was holding before gulping it down.

"What's going on? Why are you preparing so many dishes" I asked no one in particular.

"Madam, we are having guests" Emily replied and returned her gaze to the sauce she was stirring.
"Guests? What guests?" I was totally lost here.

"Yes madam, master informed me this morning" she replied again. What guests are we having? I'm I supposed to play the wifely role?

End of chapter eight

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