Chapter 11: Chapter 11

My conversation with Precious is one thing I looked forward to at the end of the day.I had a lot to do in the office as files and documents were there for me to sign but I have to go through them first.

"How are things with your true love?" Noah asked one day as I scanned the documents I am holding.

"She's fine,and she does have a name." I told him.

"I know,but where's the fun in that?" He answered.

"Did I hear true love?" My sister, Emily asked,entering the office.

"No you didn't,and why are you here? don't you have lectures or something?" I asked.

"It's nice to see you too, big brother." She said, with sarcasm in her voice.

"Sarcasm will take you nowhere my dearest sister." I told her,but she shrugged.

"So what is it I hear about true love?" She asked.

Emily is the second born and is in the university, studying fashion design and technology and is in her third year at nineteen.

"Your brother thinks he has found the one." Noah told her,which earned him a glare.

"That's what you said about Angela." She said.

"Precious is different,and I know I'm right." I defended myself.

"Really! How long have you known her?" Emily asked.

"Almost a month now." I answered.

"And that's more than enough time to know that she's different huh?" She asked.

I felt the conversation we were having should be the other way with me asking the questions.

I managed to send her away but not after promising her that she is going to meet Precious,and she isn't allowed to tell our mom.

I haven't been to the restaurant in about four days now,even after I told her I'd try but I couldn't because there was a lot to do at my own restaurant which couldn't be ignored.

"So,you have started designing it?" My dad asked one afternoon when he called to check the progress of the new site.

"Yes,and we're almost done." I told him.

"I should check it out." He said.

"It's fine Dad,when everything is done you can come." I said,not wanting to hear his complaints because he always has one.

"I know... your mom wants to talk to you."

My Dad told me but I didn't want to listen to her talk about grandchildren or girlfriends.

"I'll call her,a visitor just entered and I have to attend to him." I lied,and I could hear my mom's voice trying to protest underneath but I just ignored it.

"Bye mom,I love you too." I said before hanging up.

I am planning on going to see Precious today,but I wasn't going to tell her that I am coming and it is almost time for her to get off from work so I needed to be on my way if I really wanted to see her.

"You're off early today." Noah, who has been busy with work at the new site, asked.

"Yes,I need to see….." I started

"Precious." He finished for me,and I just chuckled.

"Yea, bye." I told him but he just shrugged and turned his attention to his phone.

In no time,I was standing in front of De ultimate and I stood where she could easily see me. Minutes later,I saw her drag herself out with Comfort beside her. She hasn't seen me yet because her head is facing down but Comfort saw me first before whispering something to Precious and immediately,her head looked up and the smile on her face when she saw me was worth the wait.

"You didn't say you were coming." She accused me when she got to me.

"Maybe I should go back then." I joked, which earned me what is supposed to be a glare from her.

"I missed you." I told her,as I wrapped my hand around her inhaling her scent.

"I missed you too,I was going to send a search party out to look for you." She joked, and I laughed at that.

"Sorry,work has been hectic these past few days." I explained.

"I know,I just missed you." The fact that she repeated how much she missed me,made my heart beat for joy.

"I know exactly how you feel, Angel." I told her.

When we started calling each other nicknames,it wasn't awkward or anything in fact, it felt normal.

"Let's find somewhere to sit." I suggested.

"Let's go to the bar we went to that first time,I want to get that pepper soup again." She said.

"Someone loves pepper soup now." I told her.

"Ooh,you have no idea." She said, rubbing her stomach with her two hands.

When the cab we took dropped us in front of the bar, before I could reach out for my purse Precious handed the man a thousand naira note.

"Why did you do that?" I asked, not angry, just surprised.

"Because I wanted to and besides, you've been the one paying all this while." She said, collecting her change from the driver.

"But I brought you here,I should pay." I argued.

Actually,I am the one who mentioned anything about coming here." She said.

I just kept quiet, watching her as she made her way into the bar and as usual, people started staring and I'm sure they are surprised seeing me here again but thankfully no one said anything and by now,after making different excuse about why people were staring, Precious never bother asking again which is a relief because I've run out on excuses.

"My sister overheard my best friend and I talking about you,and she wants to see you." I told her,and she choked on the drink in her mouth.

"Sorry." I said rubbing her very soft hands gently which by the way,was perfect for me.

"Say what now?" She asked.

"I said that my…" I started,but she just looked at me in a funny way.

"I heard you the first time, or why did you think I choked?" She asked.

"Oh,sorry." I said.

I managed to convince her that it was okay and that she is the same age as my sister if you rounded off my sister's age and she agreed.

Later on,she told me how her day went and how she was tempted to hit a customer who kept staring at her provocatively.

"Why don't you report him?" I asked.

"Mary doesn't like me one bit so she'll think I'm lying." She answered.

The thought of someone manhandling her at work didn't sit well with me but I pushed it away. When it was time to go,she ordered three take-away plates of pepper soup.

"You really love it." I said with a laugh as I brought out cash to pay.

"Don't,I got it." She said, and as I wanted to protest she just looked at me.

"If you pay for it, I'll not take it." She said and I dropped the money back because she looked serious.

She paid for our transport back and when she was about to leave,she gave me one of the bags which contained a plate of pepper soup.

"You didn't have to." I said because my wildest guess says she just got paid.

"I wanted to,you do the same too and I can't pay you back so let me do this." She said,and that shut me up

We said our goodbyes but I couldn't help the surprised look I had on my face.

"A girl took me out." Was the only thing I could think of.