CHRISTIANA'POV.
1 YEAR LATER."Let's turn up tonight." Chidera shouted as we took shots.We were getting ready for graduation in two days, so Chidera invited Aishat, Temi and me to go to a club tonight. Since we were all free, we decided to have a fun night out."I swear she's going to get wasted." Temi giggled while Chidera took her fourth shot in a row.Aishat was the one who wasn't drinking and in charge of making sure we were all ok and arrived home safely.I hummed agreeing with her getting comfortable on the stool "Your dress is pretty." Temi complimented with a small smile."Thank you, your dress is pretty as well."Temi and Aishat had been roommates in their first year, so they had developed a close friendship. As a result, when Aishat became friends with me and Chidera, Temi naturally became a part of our group as well. While Chidera and Temi got along well, I never really connected with Temi; something about her just gave me a strange vibe."Let's dance." Chidera pulled Temi and me onto the dance floor, with Aishat following behind us. We laughed and started dancing and singing loudly to Bella Shmurda ft Zlatan's Cash App.The song changed to Burna Boy's On The Low, which was slower and more romantic. People began to sing and dance with more passion, their bodies pressed close together in the dimly lit club.I started dancing until I felt someone grip my waist firmly from behind.I was about to snap but based on what I could see through the dim light, he seemed handsome.My friends were also dancing with a few guys so I continued dancing until I turned around facing him.He looked into my eyes removing a strand of my hair that was in my face. I was wearing a 16 inches black pixie curls wig installed by Chidera. I knew I looked good."What's your name?" His deep voice rang through my ear making me shiver."Christiana, you? "I answered loudly as they started playing Mafa Mafa by DMW, the whole club went crazy.Before he could respond, Chidera dragged me to get a drink with her releasing me from the grip of the sexy stranger.When we went to drink more,I turned around and the stranger was gone but I could still feel someone looking at me but couldn't see anyone.We drank, danced and made videos even forced Aishat to drink. The last thing I remember was taking Hennessy which I doubt any of us bought.******Next Morning.I opened my eyes and immediately closed it because of the light, my head was banging.Why did we drink so much?Opening my eyes I saw I was neither in my apartment nor Aishat's room.Where the hell am I?I started to panicking and looked around the small but spacious room. My gown was still on, but my hair was packed up."You are up." A man entered the room shirtless wearing only a pair of shorts. I looked at his bare chest then up at face.He had a beautiful caramel skin with little beards and dark but dark-brown eyes . He was tall and muscular you could tell he works out.How could a man be so handsome?"Where am I? How did I get here? Who are you?" I asked getting scared.I mean he was handsome and all that but who said he couldn't be a rapist or a kidnapper."Chill, we were dancing last night and----" He was cut off by his phone ringing. He sighed going to getting it.I stood up, looking for my things. I gathered my bag and shoe then my phone. Using the location from my phone to know where I was, I quickly ordered a ride."Okay as I was saying----""I'm leaving already but before I leave I just want to ask if anything happened betweeen us?" I cut him off.I don't feel sore or anything but I just have to make sure with the hope he would just say NO so I could just take my leave."Something like?" He folded his arms resting on the wall smirking."You know what I mean. "I responded quickly, irritated by the smirk on his handsome face.He shrugged walking towards the door."This is the part where you say, 'oh, if anything happened you would have known.'" I said following behind him.He turned around then bursted out laughing loudly. I looked at him with a straight face but before I could say anything else. The rider called me, I informed him that I'm on my way out."I am leaving now knowing nothing happened between us, Bye stranger." I informed him walking towards the door."Bye Tianaa." He said with a small smile and God,his smile had to be the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.I stared at him for a split second then walk out the door without saying a word.I'm so going to kill my friends!**********"I swear in the middle of the club, I remember you whining and begging to go with that guy." Aishat said as I got into the apartment angry."I can't even agree because I have no idea. I don't remember anything." Chidera rubbed her temple softly and Temi agreed with her."But we are sorry, I shouldn't have let you nor should we all have been that drunk because something could have actually gone wrong. "Aishat apologized walking towards me with arms stretched for a hug."Yeah am sorry big time. I basically forced Aishat to drink even you. I will make it up to you okay? "Dera pouted hugging me.I knew they wouldn't let anything happen to me we were just being very irresponsible last night.I finally checked my phone seeing I had a ton of calls from Aishat, Chidera and Temi before I arrived and Jonathan as well. My mum had even called a few times so I called her back.Me-Hello?Mum❤️-How are you? I have been calling you all morning.Me- I am fine ma, I was asleep just very tired with the convocation coming.Mum❤️-okay, have you picked up your dress? Gotten the Make up artist and have you done your hair?Me-Yes I have picked the dress, make up artist is Aishat and I am getting ready to go.Mum❤️-Okay, I might not be able to come because Jasmine isn't feeling too well but call if you need anything and your dad will hopefully come.Me-okay thank you ma.Mum❤️-alright, bye.She hung up afterwards, I exhaled going to freshen up and find something to eat. I was going to pick up my dress,make my hair and get my nails afterwards.Sigh..What a morning.CHRISTIANA'S POV."Hair Done, Nails Done, Clothes Ready.. We are so ready to get this diploma." Dera chessed as I made a video of my new hair. My hair was in Fulani Braids using a Darling Brown Attachment. "Guyyy, we are graduating sha, what's next for you?" Dera asked excitedly sitting on my bed."Omooo, just rest until NYSC starts. After get my masters done and bag a job." I let out a sigh because I keep asking myself the same question."Me toooo, I'm not sure what I want to do my masters in yet but did I tell you I want to teach?" She said and I looked at with wide eyes shaking my head 'No'."Yeah or I will start a just business. Be a big boss." She added smiling."Period. ""Do you think we will still be close?" She asked with a faint smile."Why won't we? After all the three years of us being together. Times we ate weird combos because we had spent all our money on something stupid. Or when we started that clothing brand and after 2 weeks we stopped because we were lazy---""Umm
GRADUATION DAY"Christiana Peterson" I heard my name announced and, as I walked up to the stage, the crowd erupted in applause. I received my diploma, then paused to smile and wave at Aishat, my other friends, my dad, my aunts, and my cousins. They were beaming with pride, recording and cheering me on.Under the graduation gown, I wore a nude gown and heels. I accessoried with my new Tennis Necklace and a dangling silver earrings to match. I laid my baby hair and Aishat helped me with my make up. Aishat woke us up after we partied last night, she did all three of us make up being that she was a make up artist. "Congratulations my love." Aishat pulled me for a hug."Let me go and look for Chidera." She didn't wait for me to respond before she scurried away."Congratulations big head." I looked up seeing Johnathan.Johnathan and I were course mates, so we were very close from day one in the university. I can say he is one of the best people I met throughout my four years. "Ode, where
OMNISCIENT POV3 YEARS LATER."So we are interviewing a prominent business man he is launching a hotel soon, so Christiana and Amanda will be interviewing him. Christiana for the magazine while Amanda for the radio tomorrow." Their boss, Ms Funke, assigned. Christiana was happy because over the years after she had completed both her masters and NYSC training, through her family's contacts, they landed her the job.A lot of people just thought of her as a spoilt brat who had zero talent and caused other people who actually deserved it to not get it."Yes ma. "Christiana and Amanda said in unison.The two had gotten really close over their one year and three months in the company. They both got the job through connection so they had to work really hard to prove themselves and yet their co-workers still treated them like shit."So, I heard the man is handsome you know Yoruba Demon and in his late 20's." Amanda informed her happily as they both exited Ms Funke's office."How did you eve
OMNISCIENT POV.Tiana arrived back in her two bed room apartment tired. After interviewing him, she went back to the office to finish editing the interview she had with an actress and another business man. She dropped her bag on the couch then stripped out of her clothes. She went for a cold shower which helped her relax. She was so ready to sleep but she was famished.She wore a big blue shirt she stole from Deji. She went to her fridge looking for what to eat. She didn't have energy to cook anything so just took out a box of cornflakes and poured it into a bowl adding milk,sugar and a glass of water. She ate slowly thinking about her encounter with James earlier.The sound of her phone ringing interrupted her thoughts. She checked the caller ID seeing it was Dera❤️✨ .She smiled answering,Dera-Hey boooo.Her-Business woman, how far?Dera- I'm chilling how are you?Her-Tired and stressed. (She sighed then said)you won't believe who I saw today.Dera-Who? Who?Her- You remember that
Everybody was in the hall discusing, eating and looking around. Christiana, Chidera and Johnathan engaged in a conversation amongst themselves about work, the event and how life has been."I miss Aishat. Every time I call,she's always busy or rushing somewhere or too tired you can hear it from her voice sef." Dera told them and Tiana nodded her head in agreement. "But she told me her parents introduced her to someone so they are going on date soon." Tiana added.Dera's eye lit up in excitement. "You know since her break up with Jonathan,she hasn't dated anyone." Dera said and Tiana hummed while sipping her wine."You guys do know I am here." Johnathan looked between them furrowing his eyebrow."So?" Dera looked at him raising her eyebrow.As they continued discussing, James was interacting with a couple who kept talking about the hotel, how it's going to be success and just kept hyping him up. James just nodded along, smiling but his attention was on Tiana.Everything about her was
Saturday Evening.Dera❤️✨ - Yes, I am on my way to Ikeja to surprise my man.Christiana - Aww, my regards to him. Anyways, check on Aishat, call her if you guys can link up.Dera❤️✨ No wahala. I will call you when I arrive.Christiana - Okay, talk to you later.They exchanged 'goodbyes' and 'I love you's before hanging up. Tamara wasn't coming back until Monday, so Christiana decided to cook something.She settled on making White Rice with Fish Stew and Plantain since it was looking like it was about to spoil. She measured the cups, washed the rice, and placed it on the gas stove.As she started cutting the plantain, the electricity supply was cut off, and she realized she had forgotten to buy fuel for her generator. She hissed, going to find their white and orange round bright rechargeable lamp. She placed it on the kitchen counter, continuing what she was doing.Her phone started to ring; she put the plantain in the hot oil and went to the living room to answer her phone. She saw it
"Heyyyyyy," Tamara said excitedly as Tiana entered the apartment. Tiana smiled big, hugging her."I missed you and your cooking," Tiana said, making Tamara laugh."I just knew you couldn't just miss me. Anyways, I made Semo for you already, and the Egusi Soup is in the fridge, so just warm it," Tamara told her.Tiana's eyes lit up, and her mouth watered. "I am so glad you are back.""Yeah, Yeah, my man is coming soon. So let me finish dressing up," she informed, going back to her room.Tiana mumbled, "All of you and your men.""Go and find your own," Tamara retorted from her room, making Tiana roll her eyes as she stripped out of her clothes."So where are you guys going?" She asked, being nosy, coming to Tamara's room in just her a small blue towel."Maybe a restaurant; he just said I should dress fancy," T answered her. She stood up after applying her makeup.She wore a blue tight-fitted gown; it stopped mid-thigh, hugging her curves. She was slim and kind of tall but endowed."Eiii
THAT NIGHT."Like I didn't even know he was going to propose," Tamara told Deji and Tiana, grinning, showing off her diamond ring. Matthew definitely spent a lot on the ring."I am so happy for you," Christiana told her. Deji was also really happy for his younger sister."Mad, so my younger sister is going to get married before I even find a girlfriend," Deji said, shaking his head, making them both laugh.He wasn't seeing anyone now, just talking to different girls. You know guys being guys."So I am going to start preparing for the wedding. Introduction to Traditional to the white wedding," she said, stressing a little."You will be fine; I will be here assisting you," Christiana assured her."Oh, we are going to see mummy this weekend, are you coming?" Tamara asked Christiana as their mom didn't live far."Yeah, sure." She told them yawning.What she didn't know was that after she left the hotel with Chidera earlier, Daniel and James came to the hotel hoping to see them both. Chide