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Aria seemed to be having the time of her life as she continued to bite down at her chicken legs and fried rice. She had ordered her favorite dish and she couldn't help but eat away.
Everything was just perfect. From the food down to the dishes and just the scenario itself. To summed it all up; she was happy.
Happy to be finally having a good time with no strings attached. She always has this misconception that, any guy who wanted to have a good time with her would want something in return but Henry came along and has changed that very mindset.
Because ever since he showed up, it has been nothing but laughter and happy feelings.
Henry was a rare gem.
Those few weeks have been more peaceful than she could ever imagined. He made things easier and got her through the heartache that Frank had left behind without even knowing it.
Henry on the other hand was watching her with great awe as she eat away at her dinner. Ha
*Frank never thought anyone still held the power to make him so empty; yet so filled with rage. He could still feel his hand twitching in anger as he stood staring at the door that was literally slammed against his face.The thought of what could be going on in there between those two had his fist coiled and ready to smash the door open but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He was way too civil for that sorta drama and beside he'd only make matters worst if not leave it at a point where she would never want to see his shadows ever again.Frank looked worse than he felt as he couldn't gather his thought properly. His throat felt extremely dry and he looked labored. She didn't even listened to him.What has changed so much, he thought to himself as he head back to his car and repeatedly kicked at his tyres; groaning out loud in frustration.How long has it been; three weeks? He was right to think something else was going
*Aria laid in bed that night but couldn't sleep a wink. Her mind was reeling with thought of Frank and what he might have come to say to her.He looked pretty desperate and even agitated at the sight of another man at her door step but she was too pissed to be moved by his reaction or give him a listening ear not to mention worrying about how that would make him feel.It was not like they were in a relationship but still she felt weird about the whole encounter earlier.The fact that he thought she would let him in anytime he shows up claiming he has something to say to her just to get her attention and maybe let him in again annoys her to no end.Aria was well aware of his antics. If he was at her door steps and acting like he owned her then it could be because he needed her for one thing or the next.Because even though she has left his company months ago, it still felt like nothing has changed with him dragging
1597 word(s*Aria was feeling too lazy and sleepy to get into the shower as soon as she stepped into her apartment. She has Henry to blame for making her eat so much and heavy.Pulling her shoes off, she plopped down on the bed while lazily reaching down for her zipper before peeling the blouse off.She reached for her face wipe and began dragging it across her face in an attempt to clean the little make up that was still lingering on her face.She went into her bathroom to brush her teeth after changing into her pink silk nightie before dashing back out towards the living room to ensure her front door was securely locked from the inside.Satisfied with her actions, she turned off the switch and wall socket before making for her room. She didn't make it far before she heard a muffled voice outside her door.Wondering if it was Henry, she switched on the light before walking back towards the door but without unlockin
*Frank woke up the next morning to a ray of sunlight pouring in through the curtains. He raised his palm in other to shield his face a little but made it worst when he rolled over and landed on the hard floor with a thud.Poking an eye open, he struggled to get back on his feet but couldn't. He wobbled back on the floor before realizing that his feet were tangled with a pair of sky blue blanket pooling at his feet and any sudden movement would only have his face kissing the floor yet again.Groaning in frustration, he untangled himself free before lounging back on the cushion and finally taking in his surrounding.The first thing he recognized was the photo frame hanging on the creme painted wall.His shoes were neatly arranged beside the cushion while his suite jacket hung on the opposite one. His throat felt dry and itchy not to mention the throbbing pain in his head when he bend over with his head in between his hands.
Aria went back in to meet Frank by the door with his jacket hanging across his shoulder and ready to leave."Wait! Where are you going?""Home!""What about breakfast?""Doesn't matter! Just hurry up and go meet your boyfriend""My what?""I heard you talking to him by the door okay? So I rather not inconvenience you right now. so am leaving"She quickly stood in his way as he was about to walk by her."Look, i don't know what you heard but Henry is not my boyfriend"Frank only scoffed at her statement."Okay fine! You win. Henry is not my boyfriend. I just lied about Henry and I being lovers because I was mad at you""You expect me to believe that?"She replied with a shrug. "What else do you need to believe""What is he doing here so damn early in the morning if he isn't what you say he is"Aria couldn't help but chuckle hard at his jealousy. Who knew he had it in him.
**Aria was speechless and at the same time hyperventilating as every single breath was being knocked right out of her lungs. She continued to blink rapidly as she slowly began to registered all the words he has just said in her head.Gosh, she knew this day would come when someone will ask her to be his girlfriend. She had dreamt about this day and even cried about it too but she never imagined it would be this special. Or should I say unexpected?And when she finally found her voice, she said the only word hanging on the tip of her tongue."Yes!_yes, I will be your girlfriend" she half yelled and squealed.Reaching across the table, he cupped her face in between his palm and kissed her long and hard before pulling away.I bet he has been wanting to do that all evening."Thank you" he beamed at her.Picking up his glass of champagne, he raised it to her."I want to make a toast""Okay" holding hers with a s
*Henry has been avoiding Aria the very moment she introduced Frank to him and somewhat hinted that they were now in a relationship even though he was still nice to her whenever they run into each other every now and then at the parking lot or during the weekend.Aria couldn't understand his sudden change in attitude but she didn't read much meaning to it either. She has always considered him to be a good friend and that won't change any time soon.Maybe he has been busy with work at the hospital but even at that, he always found time to hang out with her back when he was working double shift at the same hospital which kind of brought her to the realization that he could be avoiding her on purpose.That faithful evening, Aria decided to confront Henry about his sudden change in behavior as she patiently waited for him to return from work as usual.She waited for hours for his return and as soon as she heard his foot steps along the co
*Lunch time with Frank turned out better than she has thought. It was a proposal in disguise. Not a marriage proposal but she got the kind of offer no one has extended to her before.Frank had requested that she accompany him to go see his mom at the Okoji resident at Ikeja.Aria went from being surprised to having a nervous break down within a blink of an eye as she sat there staring at Frank and hoping for it to be a joke but he was dead serious because he seemed to be wearing one of those his facial expression that screamed 'am serious'She didn't know how to react to the news and Frank seem too excited for her to turn him down. Aria wasn't ready and she knew it.Going to meet his mother could be a big deal if not the real deal. She continued to bite down against her lower lips in silent panic as she stared at the couple occupying the next table to their left.They seemed so in love.Was she in love?She took a minute