Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Things have been fine surprisingly. Comfort said she'd leave too if I get a better offer and I hoped I did because our house rent is almost expired,and we're also running low on cash so I need to find work as soon as possible.

Michael has been so supportive and so is his friend who's now my friend too. They both assured me that I'd be fine even when I mentioned the rentals.

Michael offered part of his salary, but I didn't want to be a burden on someone who isn't my boyfriend and I'm sure he would have something else to do with the money,so I just turned it down politely.

"Guess what I heard today at work?" Comfort said excitedly exactly a week after I was fired.

"What, you know I'm not the one for guessing." I said, and she started frowning.

"At least, give it a shot." She said.

"Hmmm….they want me back?" I asked.

"Sadly no, that man, the one who had you fired, I heard he lost millions of money in the container he placed the bet in or something." She said, but I didn't get why she's excited though.

"That's sad,he doesn't deserve it." I said with pity.

"No, he does but he lied and that's the reason you're home right now." She argued.

"But it's a lot of money, it'll go a long way helping us." I said sadly, already imagining what just a million naira would do for us….not even the whole money he lost.

Comfort talked about how she thinks that it's because he offended my creator that's why everything is happening to him.

"Come on now, don't be weird." I told her but she just shrugged.

"You'll see that I'm right." She replied but I wondered how though.

Later that night, I told Michael what comforts think about the man losing his money,and he actually agreed with her but when I threatened to call Noah and ask him instead,he switched to my side and started supporting me.

We didn't say anything about the kiss but we also didn't pretend as though it never happened.

"I'll come over after work today." He said,and I started dancing because I knew he couldn't see me.

"Okay, I'll be expecting you. Is Noah coming with you?" I asked and I heard him say something about how I'm beginning to care about Noah than him but I knew he was joking.

"I hope not." He answered,and I laughed at his childish behavior.

"Okay, are you sure it's okay with your boss that you're on the phone for this long?" I asked.

"He barely comes in, and as long as I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, we're fine." He explained and I nodded in understanding.

"Hello...are you there?" He asked.

"Sorry, I was nodding." I said.

Minutes later when we both ended the call, I decided to prepare something for him and I hoped he liked it since we were always getting something to eat from restaurants.

I calculated the money I had left on me, and it was enough to make a decent meal and since I had nothing else to do,so why not. I got to work immediately,I went to the nearby market to get what I'll need to cook,and when I was done, I hurried back home seeing that it was already evening and he might decide to close early.

After about an hour and thirty minutes,I had wound up good enough to eat jollof rice with meat...I do hope it's good because it's the first time since I came here that I was cooking for someone other than myself and Comfort.

He knocked on the door at exactly six thirty, and when I opened it, he was looking good enough to eat as usual.

"Something smells good in here." Was the first thing he said when he entered the room.

"Well, good evening to you too Mikey." I greeted him and I heard him chuckle. I can never get tired of that sound.

"Good evening Angel." He replied placing a kiss directly on my lips, leaving me surprised or more like shocked but I wasn't complaining.

"Mikey...it isn't fair to tease a girl you know." I whined.

"Sorry Angel." He apologised.

"Since you've been wanting to eat my food and I'm presently jobless, I decided to make something though it's not like the ones in the restaurant." I warned in case he doesn't like it.

"I'm sure it's better." He said,as he made himself comfortable on the bed.

"Here goes nothing." I murmured,as I dished what I think should be enough for him.

He took the first spoon, before giving me a look I couldn't decipher.

"How's it? What do you think?" I asked.

Instead of answering, he took another spoon,and I couldn't tell what he had in his mind so I kept staring at him nervously.

"This is perfect, better than the one at that restaurant." He said finally,after eating like five spoons.

"You're just saying that so I don't push you out of my house, aren't you?" I asked.

"I'm being serious, why would I lie to you? Look at my plate if you think otherwise." He said,and I was surprised to see that he was almost done.

"Thank you." I told him sincerely.

"You don't need to thank me, it's all you." He said…"why don't you check that new restaurant, I think they're hiring." He continued.

"Which one? Is it that one close to where I worked before?" I asked.

"Yes." He replied,and now he was done with his food already and he didn't fail to tell me how good I am.

"What's the name again? And I'm not sure they're open yet." I said.

"The more reason you should go on time so you can get a good post." He advised.

"I think it's a good idea, but I'm hoping I get one with Comfort." I said.

He gave me some advice which I found useful and I mentioned it to Comfort when she came back which she also found useful.

I saw Michael off when he was ready to leave and I wouldn't lie, I felt disappointed that he didn't kiss me very well but I tried not to show it even though I think he noticed.

On our way out, we met David who greeted us casually before telling me he'd see me when I got back from seeing Michael off. I half expected Michael to ask something about why he wanted to see, but he said nothing…. another difference I see.

Michael kissed me goodnight on the forehead before making me promise to check out the new restaurant which I did...well even if he didn't make me promise, I'll still go. I need a job, and I need it as fast as possible.