4. (Diary Of Zorianna)

ZORIANNA'S POV

My eyes widened in surprise and I quickly closed my diary, hurriedly retrieving my backpack and carelessly tossing the diary inside it.

Cassy is making me panic. When she told me they'd be arriving this Saturday, she didn't specify the time they'll be boarding their flight. Now it's barely 9:00am and they are already boarding the plane while I'm yet to reach home, freshen up and prepare for their arrival.

Truthfully, there isn't any need to be panicky but I just can't understand why I'm feeling this way. I shook my head slightly while deciding it's probably because I haven't seen them in a while.

Standing up, I quickly strapped my small bag to my back and hurriedly walked towards the exit door, passing by several customers but paying no attention to them.

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NARRATIVE

"Seriously? Wow, Liam! This is really amazing. How is it that Ethan never gave me the slightest hint?" Alyssa gushed in admiration as she stared at the dreamy, successful and capable young man, sitting right in front of her.

Liam Whyte, is the younger brother of her dearest childhood friend, Ethan. Their family relocated to the states about 10 to 11 years ago.

Alyssa was surprised when Ethan called her few days ago to inform her about Liam's arrival, because he would be delivering a special package to her.

When Liam called to request for a meeting with her, she naturally agreed to meet at the Crown's Lunch Cafe since it's a nice eatery and really close to the campus she studies at. However she wasn't expecting the young Liam of about 11 years ago to already have completed his education and was now the CEO of his own fashion industry, having his own fashion brand.

It could be said that this information came as a surprise to her and she felt extremely pleased and impressed by him.

Alyssa herself was in her final year in Bingham University, she studies marketing and was already making money from the importing business she does.

Liam smiled humbly at her.

"Thank you, Alyssa." He said and took a sip from his coffee.

Indeed his achievements at his age, was stunning but it took a lot of effort and consistency on his part before he became successful. He was proud of his achievements so far but he didn't come to talk about them with Alyssa today.

The reason he came here was to deliver Ethan's package and also ask around for any information concerning his childhood friends. He would've loved to ask Alyssa about them but he was certain she wouldn't be able to help because Alyssa never met his childhood friends many years back.

Liam arrived Nigeria two days ago and was really happy to be in his home country after many years. He decided to meet with his childhood friends to catch up on many things but unfortunately, his memories of them had become hazy.

He was only able to remember them upon stumbling on their childhood group photo in his grandma's old album. After searching them on social media and not finding any information about them, he almost gave up on the quest. But after seeing Alyssa again, the desire to meet with them became stronger so he decided he would ask around in the hometown his family used to live in before their relocation to the states.

When they had relocated abroad life wasn't that easy as they expected but after a lot of effort and their hard works plus consistency, they were able to adapt and soon enough life became much more easier and better.

After some years of settling in the US, his parents bought a new house in a different area from their old one in Nigeria for his paternal grandma because she insisted on staying here in Nigeria and not relocating with them, and employed several people to be in charge of her care and well-being.

Liam had decided to visit his old hometown, gwagwalada after his meeting here with Alyssa was done.

"So, how has life in the US been for you? I'm sure it's good because you look so handsome I almost couldn't recognize you when I walked in here, but thanks to the pictures Ethan sent, I did." Alyssa said smilingly.

She's pretty and around same age as Liam only older with some months.

"Ahh, hahaha! Really?" Liam laughed.

"Yes, of course. So are you in a relationship or you're already married?" She added humorously, causing Liam to laugh again.

"That's really funny, Alyssa. Ethan would have told you if I were married. And, I'm not in a relationship at the moment." Liam sincerely replied.

"Woah! Why not dude? I mean, you have everything you need as a man except you haven't got yourself a babe and that there requires a huge question mark."

Liam smiled over her curiosity.

'"I just couldn't stay committed to any lady for long, so I guess that should answer your question." He admitted.

"Oh, dear," she sighed. "There must be a story behind that, but It seems today isn't the right day to talk about it."

"I agree." Liam said.

Dropping her coffee, Alyssa smiled and stared briefly at her wrist watch.

"Since you'll be around for a while, I'll be heading home now as I have an urgent meeting with a client in fifteen mins. Let's have lunch another time and talk about this and lot more other stuff if that's okay with you." She said.

"Alright. That's fine by me." Liam agreed, she's his brother's best friend and not a stranger to him either. Otherwise, he might not entertain her.

"Okay Liam, thanks for the package and see you soon." She stood up after picking up her purse and the package on the table.

"You're welcome Alyssa, goodbye for now." He said with a smile.

Alyssa nodded, then smiled at him before she walked away.

Liam touched the bridge of his nose thoughtfully as he watched her leave. He soon turned his gaze to his wristwatch and furrowed his brows on seeing the time.

It's time to visit Gwagwalada...

He stood up to leave when his eyes got stuck at something close to his feet...