Chapter 9

Zara's look for the party above...

Song: Burna Boy - Gbona.

Zara..

Today was the day of Tiara and Tayo's engagement party and I was so excited for them.

It had been three weeks since I came to Lagos and it was three weeks of bliss. Aminu and I had still been talking but we hadn't really been with each other alone again since Tea Room because we were hiding from Louis because according to Aminu, Louis wouldn't be happy with him getting near me for some reason. I liked him a lot and I didn't mind hiding.

Anita, Tiara and I had been hanging out a lot. They were the ones who really showed me around Lagos. They took me to lounges, clubs, restaurants and basically almost all the cool spots. I really enjoyed my time with them. Tiara with her Teletubby personality and Anita with her more mature but still cheery one. I was yet to meet Lakisha though and a girl they called Flakey, Lanre's sister.

Anita and I were currently in my dressing room. She was helping me with my hair and makeup because I really didn't know how to do those things. Anita happened to be a makeup artist who had stopped practicing commercially but then she hadn't lost her touch. She had put my hair in a high ponytail and was almost done with the makeup.

She finished my makeup and I looked at myself in the mirror.

Wow...

Where's Zara?

"Oh my God Anita!" I exclaimed in utter shock. I looked AMAZING!

"I know." Anita said, feeling herself.

"Wow, I'm speechless. I look like a completely different person." I said again. I was in awe of the beauty of my face. It was really soft but it changed my face completely.

"You're welcome" Anita smiled, singing like that Maui guy from the Moana cartoon.

"I love it. Thank you." I said smiling at her.

She clapped and started going towards my clothing racks "Time to pick out an outfit." She said going through my clothes.

She was bringing some out and showing me but not picking any one. I was actually fine with any one but she seemed to have a problem with each one.

This went on for hours and- ... Okay it was only about ten minutes but I was so exhausted.

We went around until she finally brought out a green gown that caught my eye. It was sleeveless and had sequins on it and it looked like she was pleased too but there was only one problem.

It was too short.

When I saw the look on her face that said, 'I'm making you wear this' I decided to stop her.

"I can't wear that Anita."

"Why?" She asked with a frown.

I started pacing "Well, its too short. I can't have my bride price be reduced from 5million to 50Naira." I exaggerated.

She laughed "Come Zara, I know you don't mean that. It's cool, really. I bet all the guys will be drooling with you in this dress."

I only wanted Aminu to drool, others didn't really matter.

With that thought in mind, I took the dress from her and put it on, standing in front of a mirror.

The dress was amazing. I looked really beautiful but it was showing too much of my legs and it really didn't feel wise to wear that kind of outfit out. And it was also backless.

"Anita, this doesn't feel right." I said fearfully while staring at the mirror.

She came up to me and rested her chin in the crook of my neck, looking at my image in the mirror. "You're gorgeous Zara. You'll be fine really." She assured me and I sighed.

It's okay Zara. Your bride price is still intact. I chanted to myself in my head.

I did look stunning.

"Okay I'll wear it" I said with less enthusiasm than I'd hoped. I only agreed because of the thought of Aminu drooling... And that the dress was beautiful of course.

Anita did a happy dance and yelled "We are going to slay for the gods."

I shook my head at her.

"Go and wear your cloth ohh aunty slayer." I said after Anita.

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We got to the hotel and went down to the lounge where the party was already in full swing. We had to take a driver because Louis slept at the hotel the day before.

The music was really loud and people were just dancing and grooving and having a good time. I could already see Louis and Lola talking with glasses of wine in their hands. Lanre was at a corner, talking with a girl I didn't know.

Tayo, the man of the hour was already busy dominating the dance floor by him self. He was dancing in a way that would make one want to dance. He looked so happy.

I stepped inside with Anita and started walking towards my cousin and as we passed, people started staring.. No that's not the word. They were ogling at us and especially at me. Anita was wearing a bright yellow romper that was showing her thighs really well but she didn't seem to mind.

I on the other hand, was mortified.

I kept my chin up and continued walking and silently prayed that Louis was going to be okay with my outfit.

When I got to him, I noticed that he was already looking at me.

"Hi bro?"

I'm in trouble.

Lola just eyed me and excused herself.

Bitch!

Louis looked me up and down "Zara!" He exclaimed. "See who's on fire tonight."

"Hi Louis" Anita chirped up from beside me and Louis turned to her.

He smiled at her "Anita my love. I'm sure you're behind this." He said pointing at me.

She grinned "Totes. If my friend can't look good for a party then what's my usefulness."

Louis laughed and I just stared at them banter. "You did a good job.. You look stunning as well"

Anita curtsied making me laugh "Thank you. I need a drink." She said, excusing herself.

Immediately she left, Louis put his arm around me, "You look beautiful Zara baby" he said huskily and I smiled.

"So do you hat guy." I said noticing that he was still wearing his favorite hat. He laughed, tipping his hat a bit.

I wanted to say something but a screeching cut me off.

"Ahhhhhahhhhh Zaraaaaaa" A voice screamed and I already knew who it was.

Tiara.

I turned around to see her. She was magnificent. The clothes she was wearing weren't as skimpy as mine but they were skimpy so I felt better.

"Teeeee" I shrieked as well, grinning from ear to ear. I was so happy to see her.

She engulfed me in a tight hug which I returned. "Congratulations girlie"

We pulled away. "Thank you. I'm so glad you're here. Was thinking you wouldn't show." She said.

"Well... I almost didnt come oh. Thank Anita" I taunted her making her face turn sour and earning me a smack on my arm.

"Ow Tee."

She frowned "Stop taunting me" she whined and I smirked.

"You started it. How would you think I wouldn't come." I retorted.

She became calm again "okay sorry now" she said and I smiled at her.

"Wait here let me get you a drink." Tiara said and scurried off.

I turned around to see that Louis was gone. Probably to go look for that snake fiancee of his. What? I don't like her.

I stood there alone waiting for Tiara for minutes and I finally figured that she must have been cornered by someone. Since I didn't know almost all the people here, I decided to find a place to sit. I was conducting my search when I heard my name.

"Zara?"

I stopped in my tracks, I didn't need to turn around to know who it was. But I did anyways.

"Aminu hi?" I said smiling but secretly fidgeting and wishing that the ground will just open and swallow me.

He stared at me, his mouth slightly open. I took that split second to analyze him. He looked gorgeous.

He was wearing a black long sleeve senators set with a black cap on his head. His beard was perfectly trimmed and he basically looked like a snack. He stood there in all his glory, looking like he had seen a ghost.

"God, I almost didn't recognize you there. I almost passed you." He finally said after his staring exercise. I just smiled and looked down. I hadn't heard his voice in a while and I could swear it was doing something to my system.

"You look exquisite Zara" he breathed out, giving me an intense stare. I continued to look down. I feared that if I looked at him again my knees would give out.

I try to avoid all forms of embarrassment.

I felt his hand under my chin pulling it up, making my gaze meet his. His eyes were so intense that I wanted to run away.

"Don't be shy now Zara" he said chuckling. He was finding my shy session amusing.

Great!

"Thanks for the compliment" I said back to him.

He smiled heartily at me. Butterflies suddenly began to dance in my stomach.

He began to scratch his temple "Um, have you seen Tayo? I'm yet to talk to him."

"I have but I haven't talked to him as well." I replied.

"Okay we can look for him together then." He said and I nodded.

He took my hand and we were about to go on our search before an unseen force came and forcefully separated our hands.

What the actual hell?

I looked to see who it was and my eyes were greeted with a girl who was familiar. She was almost fair skinned and had pouty lips, brown eyes and a very tiny nose. All in all she was gorgeous and I knew that I had seen her before.

But where.

She just stared at me with a frown on her face. Aminu was just staring at her with both shock and disgust written on his face, I was afraid that his eyes would soon pop out because of how wide they were.

The girl suddenly smiled, a forced fake smile. She stretched out her hand.

"I'm Jasmine, his fiancee."

I died seven times.

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Chapter nine is done. Who saw that coming. Those who have watched The Men's club would know what is happening.

Jasmine has come with her madness again. I'm afraid for Zara shaa..

How did she end up with Lola at work and outside work. *rolls eyes"

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