Chapter 3

It was a very long day, and I waited impatiently for Sam to return. I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask him. I wanted to know how it went. I wanted to know if I made the right decision. "Is Sam back yet?" I asked my secretary. "No, ma, he isn't," she replied. I angrily went back into my office, shutting the door loudly behind me. How long would it take him to make a business deal with someone?. I checked the time again for the umpteenth time that day, and it has just been eleven minutes since I came in. But why does it seem like forever? I was so tired after the meetings I had today and wanted to rest. I was about to lay on the bed when I heard a knock on the door. "Come in," I said loudly and at the same time quietly. The door flung open, and Sam walked in. He was dressed extravagantly. Of course, he was imitating my brother.

"Where have you been?" Immediately.

"I'm sorry, ma, the car broke down."

"How was it?" I asked impatiently. He handed me his phone, where he had recorded the whole meeting. I was surprised. "How did you get to record this?"

"I held it up on my lap throughout the meeting." Okay, well, thanks," I said, taking the phone from him.

He left, and I proceeded to play the paused video. And immediately, Zack's face popped up on the screen of the phone. I watched him talk. He was still as handsome as ever. That was the main reason I accepted to date him. Zack was someone I fought for. All the ladies wanted to date him. Some didn't even want to date him. They just wanted to sleep with him. He was definitely every lady's dream, and I felt on top of the world to have him. He introduced me to his friends as his woman. I felt loved. I know how many times I have told people to stay away from my man. Even his male friends were head over heels for him. His broad chest was my fantasy. His six packs were nothing to write home about. He had dark grey eyes, small cute lips, and a very energetic body.

Flash back

I was looking out the window as the rain poured heavily. I was waiting for the rain to stop so I could go home, but the rain poured even more heavily. I was in a supposed dark room, but it was filled with yellow lamp lights. It was beautiful, gigantic, and breathtaking. I was trying to fight the sleep that had by now clouded my eyes.

It was a Saturday, I went to visit Zack in his house but he wasn't home. Zack was a very busy person, but if I had called him before coming, so, he would make sure he was there when I went to his house, but I wanted to surprise him. I stayed in his house for a while before I finally got up to leave. Immediately I stepped out the rain started. I ran back to the house and my phone rang. It was Zack. "Ali, where are you?" He asked. "I was about leaving your house," I replied. " Isn't it raining over there?" He asked again. "It is," I replied, already shivering. "You are already cold, go back to the house. I'm coming right now."

I went back to the house waiting for him to come back.

When I couldn't stay awake anymore, I fell asleep on the sofa in the living room.

I woke up the next morning, stretching like a python. I opened my eyes slowly. I realised I was lying tucked in on the bed, my hair tied up, and my shoes taken off. I changed my cloth earlier into one of Zack's comfy shirts. I turned to the other side of the bed only to turn back almost immediately. I quietly turned back again, this time slowly with my eyes shut. Then I opened it slowly, and there was Zack in just a towel tied on his waist. I stared at his bare chest lustfully. It was so broad and hot. His wet hair was amazingly charming. His dark lips were hella cute. I fell in love with him over and over again at that moment. I stopped at his abs. Like wow, his abs were sexy. I was lost in him. "I am charming, I know," he said, waking me up from my daydream. I came back to reality only to realise he was now in front of me. Very close to me. I could feel his breath on my face and the hotness of his body exuding heat. He kissed me on the forehead before taking off the towel. I turned immediately to avoid another session of day driving in my dreams. I heard him chuckle, and I felt so embarrassed. I could feel my cheek hot and definitely pink.

"Are you going to continue closing your eyes even when turned back?" He asked. Then I realised I was tightening my eyes. I opened it, smiling shyly. I wanted to stay quiet until he was done, but my stomach grumbled loudly. I was sure he heard it. I closed my eyes again in embarrassment. Why now? I asked myself. "Seems someone is hungry," He said. I could hear his voice so clearly, just right above my face. I opened my eyes, smiling shyly again. He laughed out loud as he lifted me off the bed. "Let's get you something to eat before you eat me with your eyes, although I kind of liked it," He said teasingly to me as he winked. I wish I could disappear at that moment. He laughed out again as he watched me blush. He kept me down as he pulled out a chair so I could sit. The table was filled with food of different sorts and definitely my best waffles. I happily ate. He watched as if I were a child. He ate alongside me quietly. When we were done, he drove me home and made sure I was inside before driving off.

Back to the present

He hadn't changed at all. He still looked as charming as always. I missed him, but no, I have another mission. In the midst of his charming looks, I noticed something else. He looked frustrated for some reason. I didn't know, but he had this dark look that gave out tiredness. Maybe it was just work.

I watched the whole meeting to the end, and Sam did so well in acting. I would think he was my long-lost brother, but dad never mentioned I had a brother or any other sibling. I didn't realize I was clenching my fist. I was clenching my fist so tightly that my palms became red. How could he do that to me. I thought we loved each other. He told me he did. I could remember when he rented a whole restaurant just to celebrate my eighteenth birthday.

Flash back

He had called me earlier that day that he wanted to meet me. I was mad at him because he didn't remember my birthday and I didn't want to remind him. I went through my ward robe over and over again, searching for what to wear. I wanted something simple. Zack loved it whenever I dress simple. So, just a simple gown will do. That weekend I was supposed to be going shopping with my dad to get some extra things but I was very busy with school. We had our final exam yesterday, which was Friday, and I was so happy. And Saturday, which was today, was my birthday. I was having a befitting dinner night with my dad as usual. It has been a ritual since I was born. I woke up after I got a message notification. I ran to my phone thinking Zack had sent me a birthday

I smiled when I realised it was from my best friend Mila. Mila has been the greatest friend of all time. She never missed wishing me a happy birthday no matter when or where. I wasn't used to celebrating my birthday but she made that day special for me. We spend most of the day chatting, gisting, gossiping, spending money, and more. We didn't have to go to any special place to celebrate the birthday.

I waited the whole day for Zack's call or even a message but still didn’t see any of it. I was disappointed. Then his call came through telling me to meet him.

After searching for almost one hour I found a blue dress. It was short and flared. It has the colour of the sky. That was my favourite dress then. I went ahead to take my bath, got dressed, and left to meet Zack.

"You look beautiful," he whispered into my ears, hands on my waist, I could feel his hot breath on my neck. His hands gently moved over my stomach till they crossed each other, giving me a tight embrace. I forgot I was angry with him. I was loving every bit of it. "And sexy," he added, kissing my neck gently. I felt his right hand slide down my waist. He was still kissing my neck, and I was enjoying it. Zack was really a bad boy. I said that day in my mind, but I didn't have the strength to be the good girl since I loved it. His other hand found its way to my neck, gripping it at the same time, caressing it. My eyes were shot tight, enjoying every bit of it. When my phone rang, I sprang up immediately, running to my phone. I was so angry but became shocked. I picked up the phone, and it was Zack. "Where are you?" He asked.