Tiana listened to Magixx's "Motivate Yourself" as she got dressed, having just finished her morning prayer and sought God's guidance for the day. Adorned in a black trouser and a white top, she sang along, donning gold accessories and a spritz of perfume."Gats to hustle for myself 'cause I want to be a queen. So, I motivate myself o, I motivate myself o 'cause nobody..." She continued singing, injecting positivity into her morning routine."I'm leaving already; good luck in your interview," Tamara peeked into her room."Thank you, and have a nice day," Tiana responded with a smile. Tamara rushed off to work, realizing she was running late.Tiana's interview was scheduled for 8:30, and with the time ticking at 7:30, she received a message from James.My Sugar😋❤️ Good luck today, beautiful. Don't forget to pray, and call me anytime. The driver will arrive soon; there's traffic now."Thank you, baby❤️. Have a nice day😘," she replied.James, caught up in a series of meetings at work, s
"You didn't have to come all the way to pick me up," Tiana remarked as James opened the car door.Waving off her comment, he went to his side, exuding a striking presence in his black Lexus. Clad in black cargos and a shirt, his signature cologne filled the car. Gold chain and watch adorned him."You look beautiful, as always," he complimented, pecking her lips. Tiana, in blue jeans and a maroon top, with silver accessories, had just applied lip gloss and eyeliner."My man is looking so... shesshhh," she hyped him, admiring his presence."You know, you know," he responded playfully, licking his lips and rubbing his beard. She laughed at his antics."So, where are we going on this hot Saturday afternoon?" she inquired, and he shrugged, focusing on the road."How was your week?" he asked, prompting a conversation."Jobless," she chuckled. "I went for two more interviews, one at Vanguard and Channels. Wait, I've already told you.""How was yours? You never tell me anything," she question
Tiana woke up, trying to figure out where she was. Yawning, she looked around for James, recalling they had cuddled. Spotting a new toothbrush and towel, she used them before donning one of his hoodies and joggers.Descending the stairs with her braids in a ponytail, she heard loud music from a room downstairs. Intrigued, she followed the music to find James, shirtless and in grey joggers, lifting weights. Jaden's Icon filled the room, and he didn't notice her arrival. She was stunned by how attractive he looked, all sweaty with his glistening caramel skin."Good morning, baby," he greeted her, walking towards her while drinking a bottle of water. Tiana, trying not to be too captivated by his chest, managed a greeting, "Good morning.""Like anything you see?" James asked teasingly. Tiana gulped, shaking her head."Did you sleep well?" He tried to hug her but she moved away quickly."You're all sweaty." She said walking around the gym but he hugged from behind making her giggle. "You p
CHRISTIANA'S POV.THAT EVENING."I swear you are honestly the most dramatic person I know," Tamara said, chuckling."I was scared that maybe he did something to you or something," Chidera gave me a blank look."No, no. Like I haven't noticed any red flags at all. Like how can somebody be so perfect; it's scary. Rose, one of the guy's girlfriends, told me about a week ago they were talking about getting a ring. She thought maybe it was for her, but it was James talking about it, showing them pictures," I explained, and their eyes went wide."You get? I just want to see one toxic trait or red flag.""Women, ehn. Just let it flow. He's treating you right, and it's been like what, a month? I want to say chill for all the rubbish, but that doesn't sound right," Tamara spoke, making Dera snicker."Because at the end of the day, he's still a rich, handsome Yoruba Man," Tamara said."True, maybe the ring is even for that girl, and it's just them checking with her without her knowlege." Dera a
OMNISCIENT POV. A WEEK LATER."Yes ma... Amen...Amen...Amen... Thank you see you soon ma." James hung up after talking to his mum covering his face with a blanket.He had been so busy he barely had time to even pick calls. Tiana was also busy with her blog she had written about four different write ups on different topics but not even published one. As a content writer she had been getting paid jobs.Every day for her was a new day with new ideas. She was so focused and determined, she had also gone to the interview at Rose's place of work.James hadn't seen her all week and the calls weren't even long, 30 minutes call was too short for him especially since she was so sleepy when he called. Working as a business man and a chef was tiring, he was drained.It was Saturday and he was planning to rest all day then visit Tiana in the evening. Around 6am, his mom called him to pray over his life and business,also informing him on her arrival to Ibadan soon. Tiana,on the other hand, woke u
OMNISCIENT POV.LAGOS,NIGERIA. Tiana had arrived at Mohammed, Aishat's Brother's House, about an hour ago only to find Aishat alseep with bruises and dried tears.She called Chidera and Johnathan to let them know what happened and they were both on their way. Tiana informed Deji, Tamara and Aunty Ronke of her going to Lagos too.Mohammed wasn't around when she got there but his maids and security guard led her in."Christiana." Aishat called out lowly. Christiana immediately held her hand."How are you? Do you need water?" Tiana asked hastily giving her a glass of water."Thank you." Aishat thanked drinking the glass of water."I'm sorry I know I should have called you or told someone--""Noo. I'm just glad you are okay." Tiana cut her off hugging her from the side of her bed as Aishat's eyes watered."I was scared, I thought I would die. After I took his phone,I called you but a man picked up then he entered into the house to get something. After he left I called Mohammed but he was
"I knew it. " Chidera spoke with conclusion laying next Aishat while Tiana sitting on the chair on beside her."No,you didn't" Christiana glanced at Chidera."I did. Like who is still friends with their ex that treated them right?" Dera pointed out."Plus I saw the looks they gave each other during parties or get togethers." Dera added. "It was just like 5 times we linked after we broke up,stop exaggerating." Aishat smiled slyly and they both gasped."Exagge..5 times?" Dera held her chest dramatically making them laugh."She even said like 5 times, so it's definitely more." Tiana shook her head."Why did you guys even break up again?" Dera asked her."I don't even remember. I think continuous arguing over the dumbest things." Aisha answered."I'm betting 50k Aishat will get married first out of all three of us." Dera said so sure."Betting a whole 50k? Dera moneyyyy." Tiana hyped chuckling."Nah couldn't be me, my bet is on Tiana" Aishat said."I am guessing Chidera because it's alw
OMNISCIENT POV.NEXT DAY."I missed you." She jumped on him and he caught her laughing.He had sent his driver to pick her up from the airport earlier. So the driver picked both her and Chidera, they dropped Chidera where her car was and after which he drove straight Christiana back to James'House as instructed. "I missed you too baby." He pecked her repeatedly.She jumped down looking for her things. She left the state with a small bag and came back with a box and different bags."It's in the car." He told her and she nodded entering his house. As soon as they both entered, he pulled her for passionate kiss clearly expressing how much he missed her. Her arms were around his neck and his hands on butt. He lifed her again and out of instinct she wrapped her legs around his lower half. He placed her on the kitchen counter making out intensely."You definitely miss me." She teased as they broke apart panting."Like crazy." He gave a kiss on her lip one more time and she jumped down from