Zara I was hurting. My heart was banging in my chest like there was no tomorrow. Why did I always have to get the short end of the stick when it came to men. I was utterly convinced that Aminu loved me and he had this baby mama issue under control. I felt stupid and used. I fought tears from rolling down my cheeks because he was still in the vicinity. I wouldn't let him have the satisfaction of seeing me cry. I picked my bag up and walked out of the bathroom into the restroom intersection with my head held high only to bump into another nightmare, Patrick. As if Jasmine wasn't enough torture. "We meet again in this awkward way" he said citing how we bumped into each other when we first met. I had no time to think about that. "What do you want Patrick? I don't have time for your rubbish today." I snapped. I normally wouldn't talk like this but I was very angry and the last thing I needed was Patrick b

Aminu My heart raced as I peered open the door to Zara's room. I saw Zara drinking her coffee while talking with her friend. I also saw that the flowers I dropped near the door were now next to her on her bed. I took that as a good sign and finally made my way into the room. They seemed not to notice my presence until I closed the door, then I was met with two sets of wide eyes. I walked towards them as Zara looked away. "Hey babe" I said with hopes that she would at least talk to me. Well, she didn't. Lotanna took the cue to excuse herself which was good because I was about to beg her to leave us alone. I sat in Zara's bed facing her and she flinched away like I was some sort of disease. It hurt me to my very soul. Jasmine was going to get it from me this time around. "Babe please listen okay? Whatever Jasmine told you is a lie okay. All lies. The only thing that ties us together is a son that I'm n

Zara It was Monday morning. I was feeling so refreshed and relaxed from me and Tanna's spa visit on Sunday as I walked into the kitchen to get some coffee because I was feeling very dreary and I needed to look sharp for work. Walking in, I saw Louis making already brewing coffee. I smirked as I walked up behind him and gave him a hug which startled him. "Oh my gosh Zara!!" Louis exclaimed while laughing. "Good Morning" i chirped as I pulled away while he turned around to face me. I hadn't seen him the whole day on Sunday because he was at the hotel and then spent the evening with Aminu, Tayo and Lanre. He probably came back while we were asleep because I didn't know he was at home. He turned around to face me "Morning Zara" I plopped myself onto the kitchen island as I usually did and smiled at Louis "when did you sneak back in?" I said putting a gummy bear in my mouth. Louis got

AminuHer scream of joy brought happiness to my heart. I chuckled at how cute she looked when she saw the visa and the new passport I had gotten her. I was sure her mind was blown when she saw my plane."Oh My Goddddd" she exclaimed with her hands over her mouth.She looked at me who was just happily watching her "Aminu Garba you are such  a criminal." She said which just brought on more laughter from me."You like" I asked her, waiting for her over the top answer."Like, I freaking love!!! Oh but where are we going?" She said with a high pitched voice I never knew she had."Open the visa" I told her and she eagerly did so. I had three visas for her but I gave her just one first. On our first date, she said she dreamed of one day going to..."The united states?" She yelled. She immediately threw her hands around me and hugged

ZaraWe got to the hotel after about a few hours of driving. The hotel was a sky high building that visibly had a lot of floors. It also had a futuristic look and feel about its exterior.We walked into the lobby hand in hand as Aminu hadn't let go of my hand since we started this journey. On the wall was written in big letters "ESPACIO the Jewel of Waikiki".This hotel had boujee and luxurious vibes written all over it.We headed over to the receptionist's desk to get our room key. The receptionist was a white lady with blonde hair wearing a navy blue suit which had her name tag on it which read 'Marissa Coleman'." Good Morning sir, ma'am, welcome to Espacio. How may I help you?" She asked politely and cheerfully. "Apartment reservations for Aminu Garba and Zara Okafor" Aminu told her and she began typing on her computer. It was surprising that Aminu put my name on the room