And where are you coming from?" He thundered."I.., I..," she stammered."Yes? Speak up; you what?"Mr. Akpan, seeing how nervous she was, decided to make ends meet. "Oga no vex, she go down the supermarket go buy something." He interrupted in vernacular English."Since when did you become her spokesperson? Allow her to explain herself." "Sorry, sir." Turning to Angela he signaled her to speak out."I'm sorry, Dad. I went down to the supermarket to get some cookies and pastries." She regained her voice."Why was it so hard for you to admit it, then? ""I'm sorry about that, Dad; I didn't mean to leave the house without informing you or Mum.""It's alright, Leo just called me; he told me you weren't answering his calls and I came to find out why."Her countenance dimmed immediately, "I don't want to speak to him, Dad." She mumbled"Exactly why I'm here to find out why."Abruptly, his phone rang, cutting the conversation short."You can go inside, but just know we have an unfinished co
Getting outside the establishment, they were rooted there as Leo lurched out of his car to meet them."I can see you got some nerves, huh?" He said."Well, you just said so." Edwin replied."Now, to think that you can threaten her just for a lunch date makes you more of a coward than you really are." He added.Leo pulled the sun glasses he had worn; his eyes radiated fury. He was gulled down already. "I can see you have guts; but let me remind you that she's mine and mine alone! You can never end up with her, the moment you learn to live with it the better for you!" He vibrated."Enough of all these tantrums, leo!" Angela declared." I'm sick and tired of all your excesses; why can't you just let us be!" She cried out." No my dear, you're are making a very big mistake here! If there's anyone that you should be with, that person should be me!" He turned to Edwin as he continued." Edwin here has nothing to offer you; he has barely taken care of himself let alone you!" He disparaged."
'you must marry Leo or else, you will leave me with no other choice than to disown you.' were the exact words of her dad.Angela stood in front of her window, gazing into the cloudy blue sky from the third floor of her room. She couldn't fathom abandoning the one she loves with everything in her. Her world has crumbled.Remembering how she had promised to spend her forever with him, breaks her heart.Immediately, her door opened quietly as her mum walked in."I want to be left alone mum," Angela uttered. Her voice was cold."You need to calm down dear." Her mum replied as she took some steps closer to her.Placing her hand on Angela's shoulder, she continued. "Your dad wants to see you downstairs.""What for?" She asked."Leo is downstairs, he wants to have a lunch date with you." Her mum explained.Angela turned, facing her mum. "I don't want to, mum. Why can't you and Dad understand that I have a man I'm deeply in love with?" She questioned, fighting the tears that welled in her ey
Leo stood up at the sight of Angela. His eyes were red with desire. He had never seen a beautiful damsel like the one standing in front of him. "Good afternoon sir," Angela greeted Leo. After giving her parents a peck on their cheeks. "Good afternoon, beautiful," Leo replied. "Angela, meet Leo, the Mayor's son I told you about. Leo, meet Angela, my daughter." Her dad introduced the duo to each other. "Nice to meet you, Leo," Angela spoke out, bringing forth her right hand for a shake. "My pleasure, beautiful one," Leo replied as he landed a warm kiss on the back of her palm. Aside from Edwin, Leo is the second guy Angela had ever referred to as handsome. She never knew Leo was a handsome young man; until that day. He was tall, fair-skinned just like her. He was slim and hairy too. But despite all, his looks were nothing compared to that of Edwin. To Angela, Edwin was the most handsome man she had ever seen. Handsome? Maybe that was an understatement. He was beautiful. Every g
"Why aren't you picking up?" Leo asked, starting the ignition as he sped on the road."Will it be okay with you if I pick up?" Angela replied."Sure. Go ahead." He responded.Angela picked up the call instantly."Hello, babe how are you doing this afternoon?" Edwin asked.'I'm very well, just missing you." She replied, turning to look at Leo whose countenance changed on hearing such from her.Angela knew he felt bad about what she had just said, but she never cared. She turned her face towards the windscreen touching her golden necklace as she continued."How is your evening going to be? Do you mind going on a dinner date with me?" Edwin asked."Sure, You know I can't resist you. Why not? I do mind going." She replied."Alright, I will text you the location later. I can't wait to be with you, honey." He expressed."Same here babe. I have missed you so much." She replied, taking another glance at Leo who seemed to be melting. He was yellow with jealousy."I have missed you more my hear
Angela didn't utter a word. She feared he might run them into an accident.Leo regretted his actions. "I'm sorry for yelling." He said remorsefully."I understand," Angela replied, tittering. She feared saying anything that could erupt that fierce part of him again.A few minutes later, they arrived at Angela's house. Angela suggested he pulled over at their threshold gate, instead of driving her in; so that he could drive back to his house on time. She didn't want him to visit her parents. She feared he might tell on her about Edwin's call.Leo decided not to wake a sleeping dog. The last thing on his mind was to permit the repetition of what had happened earlier.He came down from his car and hastened his steps towards the front door. He opened the door for her to step out, giving her a kiss on her forehead and a peck subsequently. Did I forget to mention that he gave her a warm embrace too?The reek from his perfume was seductive. Any girl would long for a man wearing such perfume.
" Do have a seat," Edwin spoke as he pulled out the seat for her to sit on. She responded as she sat down. He sat opposite her afterward."So tell me, how have you been lately?" He questioned." I've been good. I now run my dad's hospital. He finally got what he wanted from me right from the beginning." She expressed."Wow! That's cool. I'm glad you are doing great." He replied with glee."Enough about me, how have you been?" She asked."Well," He exclaimed, adjusting his sitting posture, as he continued. "I work in a private hospital as the head surgeon."" Wow, I'm proud of you. At least, you can now take good care of your mum. I know she's so proud of you." Angela responded."You can say that again." He replied."To tell you the truth babe, I was wondering where you had gotten the money to pay for a dinner date in a five-star hotel. I had believed that maybe you were trying to impress me." She stated.Edwin guffawed with delight on hearing such. "Of course, I should impress you.
"Good morning my love, how was your night?" He greeted, exhaling a wide yawn. "Good morning babe, my night was fascinating. She replied. He smiled on hearing much from her, looking straight into her eyes. Angela lowered her jaw immediately; she didn't have the audacity to look him in the eyes. "You seem to be troubled, what's wrong?" He asked. Drawing closer to her, he continued; "Or are you not happy about what happened last night? "No, it's not that," she uttered; shaking her head. "Then what? Talk to me, babe." He demanded, raising her chin with his palm, forcing her to look him in the eyes. His eyes searched hers aimlessly. He could see the nervousness in it. "Talk to me babe, I'm always here for you". He said assuredly. Angela could feel the curiosity radiating out of his tone. Seeing that he wasn't giving up, she decided to break the ice. She sat upright, resting her back on the bedhead. Her jaw clenched, and her eyes were bloodshot; she blinked repeatedly, fighting th