Must Read: Forever And Always

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Must Read: Forever And Always

‘I am ready to leave’ I said as I walked into the tastefully furnished sitting room. It was the exact definition of a bachelor’s parlour.

A few electronics, a rug, standing fan and a Samsung TV. ‘You have a nice place by the way’ I said as my eyes rummaged the room. It was actually a very nice place.

The interior decoration was the bomb! The painting and designs were dope. Light brown classic danish couches were placed at each corner of the room. Then there was a modern lounge sofa at one of the rare edges.

‘Thank you’ he muttered after several moments trapped under the heat of his penetrating stare. He was clearly still sulking.
I badly wanted to know the late brother of his he was referring to.

I badly wanted to know the late brother of his he was referring to. How it all happened and all but I knew that wasn’t the right time to ask those questions. Not in the mood he was definitely.
“Adetola, don’t be silly!” I had mentally chastised myself.

“Give me a minute, let me get my car key so I would drop you off”

“No please. You don’t have to bother yourself with that. I’ll be fine” I spoke with a false confident voice. I slanted a glance in his direction with one bar of my eyebrows rising above a lock of black hair resting on my forehead.

He looked at me and I wished I had something to run my fingers around as my hands shook nervously. Probably my bag or phone but there was none. So I just stood there glaring at him back with my hands down idly. I “I insist” His authoritative voice broke the silence, making my heart lurch.

Gosh! That was something James possessed too.
Authoritativeness. This young man here also possessed it. I made a calculative guess that he would be as bossy as James because after my experience with my ex. I concluded mentally that guys that possess that one thing were ways bossy, self centered and commanding. He emerged from a room a few minutes later clad in a grey sweat pant, black V-neck top and a pair of black flip flops. He walked with big strides towards the exit and I followed suit like a loyal dog. We got outside and I had the chance to do full scrutiny on his apartment. He was living in a big bungalow. Not too big anyways but big enough for a bachelor.

Wait. Who actually told me this handsome sweet young man here isn’t taken that I kept referring to him as a bachelor. I frowned as the thoughts of him married to an equally pretty woman flashed through my mind. I must confess that thought made me jealous. It really bugged my brains. I hoped he wasn’t married anyway. “Jeez! Tola. Why are you thinking like this? You just had a break up and all You’re already thinking about is getting into the arms of another man. Nawa for you o” I scolded myself with my mental faculties. “Can we go now?” Came his husky raspy voice again. He stared at me again and I could swear his gaze was boring a hole right in my face!