CTW PART 2
CHASING THE WIND
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CHISELED FACE
Father left us. He left. The tears continued to flow. I am the reason he left. I should have done better, I should hold him back.
"Daddy!" I screamed at the apparition of my father floating away and I heard another cry. I turned and I snapped to the reality of my room.
I woke up to the incessant cries of my phone.
"Ooooooo" I growled and hit the pillow as I wiped off the physical tears that followed me out of my dream. I hissed. Why can I be left alone? Didn't I switch off the phone sef? How come it's on?
It started ringing again. "My heart" with love emojis flashed on the screen and I hissed. Why had I even saved his number that way? I am sure it was because I wanted my friends to envy me. When I met Deji, he was the most envious boyfriend one could ever find. He had a car, an apartment, he was a lawyer and handsome, what else could any lady want? My friends envied me and looked up to me.
I loved to be the best at everything so I wanted the best kind of a relationship where there is a perfect love but it had all fallen apart. He claims he loves me but I can't see it. And everytime it goes wrong, the past keeps reminding. My mother never did anything to please my father so he left. Deji was going to do the same. I knew it. He destroyed it all last. It always ended up that way. What I am yet to understand is why nothing cant ever be perfect.
I had to get to work. I tried getting up and last night flashed back again and I hissed. I shouldn't have refused the BMW offer. My legs hurt like crazy from walking all the way to the bus stop before I could hail a cab.
I got up to get dressed for work. Deji wont stop calling and I kept cutting every of his calls. I cant just switch off my phone because my stylists could call anytime. I quickly dressed up in something simple but beautiful and classy. I am a classy lady and fashion is my life.
I hadn't even gotten to my car and there are already countless admiration on my Kimono jacket. I got into my silver little pretty car and sped off to work. Even though my office was just 30 minutes drive away but lagos traffic made it an hour. One of my workers rushed out to collect my bag.
"Good morning ma" Sade smiled as she reached for my bag. My phone started ringing again. I hissed and finally switched off the phone.
"How are you Sade" I replied and walked into my shop. My stylists were busy arranging the dresses on sale and cleaning up everywhere.
"Good morning ma" They greeted
"Good morning. Have there been any sale?"
"Yes ma" Nike, the head stylist answered.
"Good. Put the mannequins outside and put the leather jackets on them"
"Okay ma" They replied and sprang to work
"And also the Ankara accessories, put them on display" I said and walked in.
The tailors were working at the machines, sewing away and as I walked in, they stopped
"Good morning ma" they greeted
"Good morning. Risi, are you done with the bride's gele?"
"No ma" Risi replied, scratching a ear.
"What? The wedding is just few days away! Can you imagine?"
"I am sorry ma. I will finish it now" Risi apologised
It was so annoying but I had to let it go so as not to look like a wicked boss.
"Make sure you finish it now and Anita, once she's done with the sewing, finish up the stoning. I am coming back to check on it" I turned away and headed to my office. All I wanted was to just sit and stretch my aching legs from the traffic.
"Sade give me the account info for this week" I pulled off my jacket and hung it.
"I need to check how much sales we've made. You know..."
"Hello beautiful"
I paused and turned in shock. There was Deji sitting crossed leg on my chair and with his annoying smile.
"What?" I was surprised
"What is he doing in here?" I barked at sade and stared at the door in disbelief.
"Why couldnt anyone tell me he was here?"
"I asked them not to" Deji smiled and walked towards me. I glared at him in anger.
"Wow! Really? When did you start ordering my staffs?"
"I didn't mean to" He said and suddenly smiled. He clapped his hands. I glared at him in anger. The door opened and a bunch of red, blue, green and other colours stepped in. Well, that's because the guy behind it was totally covered by the massive flower.
Deji beamed and collected it.
"Thank you" He smiled at the guy
"Can you excuse us please" He said and the guy left with Sade. Really?
"Who asked you to send Sade away. This is my office!"
"You switched off your phone!" He suddenly exclaimed and I frowned.
"I saw you from the window" he pointed at the window beside my chair.
I sighed and rubbed my already aching head.
"And so what?"
"I am your boyfriend Tolulopemi" He shrugged.
I sighed.
"Are you really sure you are?" I asked
"What..." He stammered
"You couldn't keep your eyes off that fake barbie!" I gritted with fresh anger as I remembered his drooling face.
"What? Barbie?" He looked confused
"Tokunbo!" I shot at him and he frowned and his eyes suddenly went wide.
"What? To... Tokunbo?" He frowned
"Your friend?" He asked in disbelief.
"What!" He laughed out loud.
"Oh my God!" He exclaimed with excitement.
"You...are...jealous!" He laughed so loud that I frowned at him.
"What...me?Jealous?" I asked trying to sound surprised.
"Now I can rest in peace" he breathed out dramatically.
"What?" I frowned
"I couldn't sleep all night, thinking about the reason you acted that way! Oh my God. Really? You destroyed my new shirt!"
"Do you think i care?" I eyed him.
"Really? Come here nut head!" He drew my head.
"Aww my hair!" I hit him back.
"You jealous fish. I was doing all that for you! Ehn!"
I snorted while scrutinizing the flower. It was the usual. He had never bought anything different.
"Yes? You wanted me to be friendly to your friends didnt you? I was trying my best but you threw a glass at me instead!" He shook his head at me. I should be sorry now but I am not. Maybe it wasnt the only reason for my anger.
"Oh! Now, am I forgiven?" He asked and I looked at him.
"I am not sure" I said and walked away to my chair.
He bursted into laughter and rushed at me. I didn't expect it as he hugged me from behind and started tickling me. Oh no, I am a fit of laughter already.
"Just stop!" I couldnt stop my laughter and he is roaring with laughter in triumph.
"Honey baby, sugar bunny, sweet pie..."
"Oh just stop it. It doesn't fit you" I rolled my eyes amidst laughter and he raised a surprised brow.
"Really?" He asked and suddenly hugged me. I laughed softly and I shook my head.
I should thank him for the flowers.
"Th..."
"I have to go now. I am really late. I have a court case in half an hour from now. Take care" he spoke hurriedly and placed a peck on my head and hurried out.
"Let us have dinner if I am free" he said and walked out. The door slammed behind him. I stared after him and back at the flower
I just feel...something was missing. I don't know what it is but...
I threw the flower on the desk
The door opened
"Tada!"
I looked up to see Irede
"Hey you. What are you doing here?"
"Don't tell me you've forgotten the eat out plans"
Tokunbo wanted to have another celebration party for just us her friends but I already knew it was just a facade made up to flaunt all she had. I vowed not to go but Irede showed up at my office and I had to give her a ride to the chinese restaurant Tokunbo picked out. I hoped she would respect herself and pay for everything cos I can't waste my hard earned money.
"Infact Deji is a nice guy o Lope!" Irede laughed
"He deserved it" I shrugged as I held the steering wheel.
"Really?" Irede laughed.
"So you believe he was drooling at Tokunbo? That's ridiculous" Irede laughed in disbelief.
"See ehn, men are not to be trusted. Get a boyfriend and talk to me then" She obviously didnt understand me since she wasnt in a relationship.
"Why do you think so?" Irede asked and I shook my head at her naivity
"Hnm Men and their hormones. They never sit in a place! They claim to love a woman! But then, they never stop pursuing others with their eyes" I rolled my eyes and Irede laughed.
"What about women? Are we not all the same?" Irede asked.
I sighed "See, you can't understand"
"As a medical doctor, I..."
"And yes! Are you not supposed to be working?" I asked with a look of blame.
Irede shrugged and beamed "I took some hours off" she smiled
"Really? Just for an eat out?" I was repulsed. Not for even someone like Tokunbo.
"Its worth it for you guys" She smiled and pecked my cheek
"Ew gross!" I pushed her face away with a hand and we laughed.
"Oh here we are" Irede announced as we approached the restaurant. I pulled into the parking lot and stopped the car.
Tokunbo and Sharon were there already and they smiled as we walked in. They waved us over. I have never been to a chinese restaurant but it looks damn expensive even before we get the check.
"Hey girls!" Tokunbo exclaimed and got up to hug us. She was always so loving, too loving with her actions but there weren't really pure. She loved to look perfect. Just like her cut gown is so perfect on her shape. I sighed. I needed to continue my cardio. I had to loose some weight. Tokunbo was looking, a perfect slim size but she hadn't changed her wig. I laughed within me. So much for being perfect.
"Let's order" Tokunbo said and signalled at the waiter.
"Congrats on your new launch Tokunbo" Irede smiled and Tokunbo laughed.
"Oh thank you dear. I just signed a very big and enormous deal but I feel it's nothing! Thanks guys" she made a cute face and Irede and Sharon awed and laughed sweetly.
The waiter appeared and we made our orders.
"So, Irede. Have you been fully employed as a Doctor now? Or you still scrub floors!" Tokunbo gave a concerned face. I stared at her in disbelief.
"Actually, guess what guys?" Irede laughed excitedly.
"I am starting my own hospital!"
We were all quiet at first and I stared at Irede in disbelief. I expected her to have told me. I think she said something like that though.
"Wow! Ire! I am so proud of you!" I exclaimed. I couldn't believe it and I was so proud of that bold step.
"I have a building already and one of my uncles has loaned me the money, so I am really starting out!" Irede looked so happy and I hugged her.
"Great... congrats to you" Tokunbo smiled.
"I am proud of you!" Sharon held Ire hand across the table an smiled hugely.
"So Sharon. What about your makeup line?" Tokunbo asked
Sharon smiled broadly "Yeah, I just got this really big contract from Tara. She wants to promote my foundation" Sharon said and I was surprised.
"Really? That's... Great!" I rushed over to hug her still in surprise as our food appeared. Sharon was explaining her new brand as I dug into my food. What am I thinking?
"Well, we all seem to be moving forward as... oh Lope?" Tokunbo paused and turned to me. Everything stilled, my friends glared at Tokunbo in surprise but she didnt stop.
"Oh you haven't done anything new?" Tokunbo asked with a shocked look and I think the food went the wrong way. I swallowed too fast, making me erupt in coughs. Irede rushed to pass me a glass of water and slapped my back. Gosh, the water was running down my face. I wiped it fast but now, my makeup is ruined.
"Oh, I didn't mean it like that. It's okay if you still....haven't done anything new" Tokunbo beamed and turned to the others for support. By now, my ears were hot with anger and embarrassment. I wanted to jump at her and scratch off her smile.
"I need to use the restroom" I gestured at my face and shot out of the chair, rushing to a restroom I didnt even know its direction. The embarrassment couldnt wear off that easily. I rushed out of sight but didnt see the collision coming. I hit the man walking right past me and we both lost our footings. I believed I was going to fall but it didnt happen. Two strong hands held me tight and i regained my balance. I held and released my breath in relief and thanked my saviour. Feels familiar.
"Thank..." My words froze.
"Hey you!" I was so surprised.
"Sorry?" The face looked confused.
"Oh we always seem to be distracted. We keep bumping into eachother" I laughed in awe. He was trying to remember.
"Outside Sharaton hotel and suites. You offered me a ride"
"Oh my... Now I remember!" He exclaimed and laughed and whoosh, I have never seen a laughter so cute.
"I was wondering where on earth I got to meet such a beauty" he smiled and my heart did a back flip and one hundred meter race. I blushed. Did he just call me beautiful?
"Thank you" I blushed
"Actually, it wasnt a complement" he said and we suddenly bursted into laughter.
"Thank you" I smiled
"You are saying that again" he pointed out and we laughed again.
"Well, nice meeting you" he said and tucked his fingers into the breast pocket of his checkered suit to bring out a card and stretched it to me.
"Nice meeting you too" I smiled and collected the card.
"Nathan" he said and I was about to reply when my lips froze and I glared up at the person before me. No, it can't be possible. OMG. I can't believe this right now. I stared back at the card and I lost my voice that when I talked it sounded strangled.
"Louis Vuitton?" I gasped
"Of Nigeria" he corrected and smiled.
"You are the CEO?" I asked with a suspicious glare and he laughed.
"Well, yes. I am" he replied
"OMG. I am also a fashion designer! I also have an upcoming fashion line Lopes! I design clothes... I... I.. "
"Wow that's great" He cut in.
"Well it's nice to meet you...?"
"Oh! Lope Lope. I am Tolulope but my friends call me Lope"
"Can I call you Lope then?" He asked and I held in a great smile and nodded enthusiastically.
"Yes you can" I replied.
And he smiled and I smiled and we were speechless and it became awkward just staring but my phone screamed all of a sudden that I jumped. It was Deji. My heart suddenly sank.
"You have a beautiful name by the way" He said and I forced out a smile.
"Thanks" I said and shot towards the rest room without looking bank. I found it without difficulty and picked Deji call as I washed my face.
"Hey where are you? What's that water sound?" He asked and I rolled my eyes. He knows everything. Even when I am eating and the exact food by just the sound of my voice. I sighed.
"Redoing my makeup in the restroom" I started retouching my face.
"Oh you finally went for the eat out" Deji laughed
"Do I have a choice?" I shrugged
"Well, it's good you decided to go. Are you guys having fun?" He asked
"Depends on what you call fun" I replied and finished the makeup. It was perfect.
"I have to go" I said as I turned out
"Okay enjoy yourself"
"Bye" I said
"Love you" he cooed
And I paused. I would have replied straight but why the pause? I am sure I loved him but... a chiseled face with a small smile flashed through my mind.
"Me too" I replied and cut the call.
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