ERIC'S POV
Test and exams requires an all round seriousness from students, so Crown Top University students were not left out.
I had BCH 201 this morning and I was paired with a lady but she looked so much like the lady I helped in that class.
I decided to talk to her after the test but little did I know that she would beat me to it.
"Hy, " She greeted
"Hello," I replied smiling
"Am Tara Banks," She said nervously
"Am Eric Olaosebikan," I replied with a wink
"Wow, you mean you are the guy that saved me in that BCH class?" She squealed..."I didn't even get to thank you since you disappear from the class. So thank you so much," She said smiling
"Yeah, am the one. I didn't disappear nah, the class was over, remember? And besides, I don't like seeing a beautiful princess in distress, that was the reason why I helped you that day," I said
There was an awkward silence between the two of us. But as I wanted to break it, her friend called her name.
"Hmm...Eric, I have to go now, that was my bestie calling my name and thank you once again," She said smiling
"Okay Tara, I guess I will be seeing more of those smiles right? And do have a nice day," I said with a wink
"Yeah and you too." She said shyly
So that lady was her best friend. I do see her whenever she comes to our lodge to greet her boyfriend. I left the spot to go meet my friends.
TARA'S POV
"Cassie watssup," I said immediately I got to where she was
"Am fine babe, how was your test?" She asked
"Fine dear and yours?" I asked
"It was okay, but wait oh, wasn't that Eric you were talking to over there?" She asked
"Yeah, he was the one and he was fun to talk with," I replied her smiling
"No wonder you were this happy," She said
"Ouch...Cas that hurts," I said feigning hurt..."Am I not always happy?" I asked
"Smiles... You are o," She replied smiling..."But Tara, ever since you told me about your crush for him, I had made some research on him," She said with a serious tone
"So what did you find about him?" I asked
"You see, according to my research on him, Eric is not the loyal type. He do play ladies like football. He had hurt many girls on this campus," She said
"Cas, but you know people do change," I said
"Yes I know but Omotara, am scared you will get your heart broken in the process," She said worriedly
"See babes, I know you are trying to look out for me but he will change with time. And besides, is not like he had feelings for me, am the only one with the crush feelings and with time it will fade," I said reassuring her
"Okay love, have heard you," She said finally
"Yeah babe. Let's go to our room, I want to sleep before preparing for tomorrow's test," I said
"Okay dear, same here also." She said finally
A/N: This chapter will be only in Tara's POV. And most of the songs are Nigerian music so apologies to my non Nigerian readers.We arrived at Caritas event centre some minutes later. The event hall was decorated with wine colour and some mixture of champagne gold and white.The venue screamed money and that have always been my dream since I was young. To find my Prince Charming, get married in an expensive way and live happily ever after.I smiled at the childish thought as I alighted from the vehicle that conveyed my husband and I."This is the time we have all been waiting for," The MC voice blast from the sound systemThe bridal trains were all inside the hall, excluding Eric and I, waiting for the grand entrance. I was so nervous and I couldn't help looking at Eric. He gave me a light kiss and a reassuring smile.
TARAThe expected day have finally arrived. My wedding day, the day I will finally become Mrs Olaosebikan. It felt like yesterday when the date was picked after we had our introduction.I was so exhausted. I didn't get enough time to rest because my bridal shower was done till late in the night. And my beautiful sleep was disturbed by the yelling of my MUA(Makeup Artist)."Who sleep on her wedding day duh..." My inner mind chided meI had to get ready on time though, if I don't want to be late for the wedding since the church service is scheduled for 9am.All through the makeup session, I was nervous and at the same time happy. The girls were there to make me laugh with their numerous gists.Speaking of the girls, Cassandra was my chief bridesmaid, while Rose, Pamela, Catherine and my cousins from the maternal side(Arabella and Isabella) were my b
ERICI prayed silently to God to save Omotara throughout the ride to the hospital. We arrived at the hospital premises and the nurses in the ambulance wheeled Tara inside the hospital while I followed suit."Mr Olaosebikan, you aren't allowed to move further than this." One of the nurse said stopping meI stayed back at the reception while I watched my Eve being wheeled to the operating theater. I signed all the required documents.I called her parents and informed them about the outcome of things and told them the address of the hospital. I called my dad also and her friends.Hours later, the doctor came out of the operating theatre and I walked closer to him."Doctor, how is Omotara?" I asked"She is out of danger now but she slipped into coma after the operation. The bullet hit her stomach but thankf
ANABELLEIt's almost two weeks that I had Tara kidnapped. Though I haven't been to where she was because of the cops but I had cleared my name, thanks to my influential dad.I decided to go pay her a visit at my dad's warehouse. I got there some hours later. I parked my car some distance away to avoid easy recognition, then I trekked to the warehouse.I met one of Sharp Shooter guys, who was securing the entrance. He hailed me and I gave him some money."Where is your boss?" I asked"He is inside with the prey," He replied"Okay." I said smilingI went inside and met Tara with Sharp Shooter. She looked so unkempt and pale."Mama," He hailed me"Uhm... Thanks for the job well done," I said smiling"You welcome," He said&nb
ERIC"What!"That was the only thing I said before my phone fell off my ear. I was shivering and at the same time sweating. I don't know what to do, whom to call or what to say."Sir are you okay?" Pamela voice brought me out of my thoughtsHave totally forgotten I had a company in the office."You can go now," I said as calmly as I canI watched how she left my office without uttering another word.I paced up and down the office without knowing what to do. I couldn't call her parents now. I picked my phone from the floor to call my dad.Luckily for it, it didn't have any scratch but that was the least of my concern. I dialled his number and he picked almost immediately."Dad," I said"Son, what is the matter, why is your voice down?" He asked wit
THIRD PERSONAs soon as Eric untied Tara from the chair, Anabelle appeared."Wow, look who we have here, Mr lover boy," She said pointing the gun at Tara"Anabelle, please drop the gun," Eric plead"And why should I drop it?" She fired back.... "Now that you are here, I finally thought of something. Making Tara suffer by watching me kill you first will be best before killing her," She said smiling mischievously as she pointed the gun at Eric"Anabelle, please don't do anything to Eric, am the one you had business with, leave him out of this," Tara said weaklyAnabelle's laughter filled the whole room as Tara begged her"The witch can still talk," She said still laughing"Anna, please don't pull the trigger," Eric beggedBut it was too late, as she pulled the trigger. Eric clo