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Cold Stone Forty Two
42JIDEEveryone was dressed in formal clothing outside the restaurant. The party had begun three hours ago and yet, Ivory was not in sight. The high, middle and low class people chattered and got acquainted. Everyone seemed to be getting along. Except me. My eyes kept dashing to the gate anytime someone made an entrance. Where could she be? Was she still mad at me about the kiss? It was not that I did not want to; damn she was too attractive for her own good. But I was not sure if she was into PDA? I did not wish to choke her. Or force her into doing what she did not want, no matter the circumstance. I needed her to ease me into her life."Lover boy, where is lover girl?" Kofi asked behind me.I turned to face him and growled. "Quit calling me that.""It is time to cut the ribbon and she is not here yet?" He asked me."I guess we both know the answer to that," I sarcastically cut in. "Mr. Kevin would soon go ninja on everyone. He would think this is one of our pranks," he rambled.
Cold Stone Forty Three
43IVORYAfter we signed the necessary papers that I was acting according to my will, without force or pressure, I bade everyone at the farm farewell, as Jide and I climbed into the farm truck that would transport us to the airport. Tumpale sobbed profusely at a distance, swiping the tears that ran down her ebony skin at intervals. Mr. Kevin's face donned a blank expression. I felt very saddened to leave. I had come to love and accept them as family. "Thank you so much for accepting me," I grasped Mr. Kevin's palms through the window. "We have never been proud of a trainee this much. You have done exceptionally well. This gift you have given us, we would cherish it for the rest of our lives," he approved. "I will never forget you too." I responded, smiling warmly and fighting back the tears that pricked my eyes."Ivory, it was a pleasure knowing you," Kofi smiled. "You are a great vibe," I told him. He ducked his head and looked at Jide across from me. "Hey lover boy. Make sure
Cold Stone Forty Four
44IVORY"What is happening?" Jide asked. "What did I do?"They ignored him and when he tried resisting, an officer kicked him behind his knees, rendering him to the floor. "What? What is happening?" I asked, gingerly; the flurry of activities making me dizzy. "Ma'am, you both would have to come with us to the station," one of the officers said. "But we have a flight to catch," I responded. "You would have to come with us, ma'am," he insisted and I obliged. "Let him go. Uncuff him," I commanded. "I am sorry ma'am but we can't. A hardened criminal like him should be chained too," the same man replied. "What are you saying? Jide has done nothing wrong," I defended."What lies has someone fed you guys about me?" Jide asked, fury burning in his eyes."Everything would be cleared at the station," they assured us.We followed them silently, me worried and confused, Jide glaring and seething. I would not blame him, he was the one in the handcuff paraded as a criminal. I wanted to pluc
Cold Stone Forty Five
45JIDEI watched Ivory's eyes light up in awe at the city's beauty and colourful lights. The pickup of the hotel we were to lodge in drove us to Ajao Estate where the hotel was located in. We drove past Welcome Centre Hotel, Ajao-Estate Primary School before finally stopping in the parking lot of Rollace Hotel, Ikeja. "What was it you were saying about Nigeria again?" She asked me in a mock voice. "This place is beautiful." She effused.I rolled my eyes. Wait until we got to the actual place of assignment; my home, located in a village somewhere in Anambra. Two valets opened the doors by our sides and we stepped out. "This is not our final stop," I told her. She gave me a glare telling me to shut up. "Do you hate your country this much? Give it a little credit."Sure. Until you actually understand what I am saying. I could not deny the fact that this hotel was grand and beautiful. "It really is cold," she commented. I looked at the sky; it looked like it was going to rain heavi
Cold Stone Forty Six
46IVORYI woke to find only me on the bed. I rubbed my eyes as I sat up on the bed and stretched, smiling. I blushed as the memories of Jide's strong arms holding me flashed through my mind. This was the first time in five years I had felt comfortable sharing my bed with someone else. My phone dinged on the bedside table and I retrieved it. I noticed it had connected to the WiFi and there were so many notifications. I perused them and replied most. They were from Aunt Joan, Mother, Cassidy and some of the new friends I gave my contact to at the farm and orphanage. There was none from Grandma. I looked around the room to find it empty. There was not even a sound coming from the bathroom. Where did Jide go off to? I got out the bed and threw my night robe over my skimpy night wear and made my way to the balcony to watch the sun rise. Leaning on the railing, I looked up to the blue sky. There was a tinge of yellow over the horizon where the sun was peeking its way awake. I looked dow
Cold Stone Forty Seven
47IVORYI felt feathery kisses on my face. "Go get ready, so we can get breakfast and explore." Jide tapped my ass, waking me. Our activity that morning had worn me out that I dozed off in his arms immediately. Getting up, I quickly did as I was told. We had little time left and I did not wish for our exploration time to be shortened by another second. It was around 10am when we both exited the room. He wore a neat red polo and a checked shirt with its buttons undone. His legs were covered in blue denim trousers and his feet spotted blue crocs. I put on a small white crop top, that revealed my belly button piercing. A yellow Ankara short hugged my waist, stopping mid thigh and my feet was clad in bold white sneakers. I applied dark themed make up and pierced studs on my ear tips. My hair bounced down my back as we made our way to the elevator. I held unto Jide's bicep. Jide gave me a ghost smile as he pushed a button and I beamed back at him. I put on a cheery face as the elev
Cold Stone Forty Eight
48IVORYWhen we got into the house, Jide's mother sat me on a sofa and said something to Jide in Igbo before disappearing into an adjoining door. Jide sat beside me with a heavy sigh and a warm smile. "What did she say?" I asked him. "She is preparing a meal for us," he said. "What did you tell her about me? She was excited to see me," I asked. "Told her you were a friend. People here really like whites. That is why you garner a lot of stares," he explained and I blushed. "I would really love to have a bath right now. I am all sweaty and sticky. God. How could they pack us all like sardines into that tiny space without enough ventilation or even an AC?" I complained. Jide laughed out loud and muttered something in his language. "Are you mocking me?" I asked him. He smiled and took me into his arms. "Of course not." He kissed my hair. "It was just an 'I told you so' statement."I leaned into his hold. "I have to say you were right on this one. Damn. What is with the roads? It
Cold Stone Forty Nine
49IVORYAfter Jide's mother showed me where to get water to bath and how to go about it in funny gimmicks, I had my bath. Even though it was much of a struggle, it was successful in the end. I wondered why they had taps that were dysfunctional when they could call a plumber to just fix it.I changed into the pyjama I had brought along with me to the bathroom. I was drying my hair with my towel when the lights went off. I hung my towel around my neck, blindly found the door and exited"Jide," I called, feeling around for anything that would give me a clue of where I was or where I was headed to. "Jide," I called again. I bumped into a slender form and landed on my butt. Squinting my eyes at the sudden flash of torchlight on my face. "Who be this one?" I heard a hoarse female voice ask. "Ivory," another flashlight from a distance called. The flashlight sprinted to me and I felt Jide's arms lift me up."Are you hurt?" He asked worried. "I am fine. What happened? The power suddenly
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