NELLYWas there a worse way to start a Monday? Had to breakup on Saturday, met an annoying ex on Sunday, and then discover your close friend is nothing but a lieing little traitor. What's more?You decide to go to work just to clear your head, but, you remember there is absolutely nothing for you to do since, your boss who went on a business trip ask that you do nothing at work until, she returns from her journey, so you are stuck at home, with a broken heart to nurse and damaged relationships and friendship to heal from.Life sulks. At least, for me, it does.This wasn't how I wanted to start a new week, but I found myself here anyway, and the only thing I can do is to handle it one at a time.The beep coming from my phone wakes me up from my reverie. I check the caller ID and it is an unknown number, but somehow the number seems familiar."I hope this person doesn't make my already not so good day worse." I solilo

ENYINNAYA"What did you just say?" Iris asks, laughing and looking at me like I one would look at an insane person trying to act normal.It was more than enough to get me angry, but I still don't. I continue with the conversation."I don't know how it happened, but it's the truth. I really like you, Iris.""Enyi!"  She exclaims, cutting my name short. My heart constricts immediately. "What is wrong with you? " She questions. "I don't know what is going on with me. What I know is that I have strong feelings for you, I can't say it's love yet, but I know I don't want things to end between us like this.""So what are you trying to imply?" This time her face looks so serious like she is eager to hear what I would say."I'm saying let's give us a chance to explore this. We don't know where it would lead." I surprise myself when I add "please" a word I barely used. But, with Iris, I couldn't count how many times I ha

IRIS"Good morning ma" Nelly greets as I pass by her office. "And congratulations to you on a successful closing."She gets up from her sit and follow me loyally into my office."Thank you Nelly. Just bring the documents to my office. Have Mr Abbah call for a meeting on my behalf. Tell him to slate it for twelve noon today. And don't forget, we both have to meet with the managing director of Amadi group of companies, today.""What time would that be ma?""That would be by six p.m""Ehm ma?" I notice she has something to say to me, but she's reluctant to say it. "What ever it is you have to say, just go ahead and get it out. I don't have time to dally around.""It's about the time you choose for the meeting, I don't think it would be convenient for everyone.""And why not?" "That is supposed to be the time for lunch break, and I'm sure most of your employees already have plans laid out for

CHIKE"Guy you got to stop this rubbish. This is alcohol not water. Besides, that lesbian isn't worth you hurting this way." Obinna tells me, referring to Nelly as the lesbian."Just stop. Don't talk about her in that way" I warn Obinna angrily, surprised that I could still defend her even after everything that had happened between us."Guy! You are not still standing up for this babe, are you? Come on, you can't have loved her so much in such a short time.""But I did anyway. I did fall in love with her without taking any shield. I was being careful, I was being extra careful. Love wasn't supposed to come in yet, I was just expected to stop her from doing something stupid to herself, bring her out of the sea she was gradually sinking into, and very wisely leave her or stay if I choose to, but I don't know how I let my feelings take control of my actions." I had just confessed to the fact that my relationship with Nelly was planned ahead of t

ENYINNAYA"You know, I was sworn to never let you in my house, ever again."Iris tells me, just as she opens the door door. She leaves to allow room for me to pass through."But you can come in, let's make some kind of peace." I smile. Weirdo.She is a complete weirdo."What's that smug look you have on, for?""Nothing. Well something. It's just that you are really cute and funny when you put up an argument or try to act angry." I tell her, in all sincerity.She huffs."Enjoy this funny side, cause when I really get angry, my fire could burn you."  She points to a seat, indicating that I take my sit.Do I have to tell her that even her funny side was already setting fire to my being. Do I let her know that, I was constantly having my being consumed by her fire?"Iris Adelana. You might as well be Ares, with this sea of fire that you've got in you.""I'll be sure to." She answers sarcastica