Lekki Sisi - S01 E29

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Lekki Sisi - S01 E29

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 29

After Tola left, I was still very angry. What right does she have to judge me? It isn’t her fault, I concluded. She has a fine apartment, a good man and a posh car, that’s why she can talk to me anyhow. I wished I had some money, I’d leave her house immediately. I lost my appetite and pushed my bowl of cereal aside. My phone beeped. It was a message from Tola.

Tinuke, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have used that tone on you. don’t be offended please. Love you.

Work was stressful that afternoon and by the time I returned home at 11p.m, I was worn out. Ranti had called a couple of times. After checking up on Tola to confirm her arrival, I returned Ranti’s call.

‘I’m sorry I was at work when you called.’

His voice filled my head. ‘You sound really tired. Will you be able to make it to church tomorrow?’

‘My roommate has travelled and I’m not sure I can find my way to the church. Besides, I don’t feel up to it.’

‘Your roommate, when is she returning?’

‘Thursday.’

‘What if I pick you up tomorrow morning and give you a nice treat.’

I smiled. ‘That’d be great.’

‘10a.m?’

‘Fine. I’ll text you the address.’

Ranti came with a white Mitsubishi Pajero. I walked out of the bungalow dressed in a white shirt, jeans and Tola’s sneakers. He opened the front door and I slide in.

‘You are so beautiful.’ He said. I smiled, feeling his intense gaze on me.

‘Thank you. You smell nice.’

We talked about everything as we drove out of Lekki. I felt on top of the world. He held my hands and we walked into a restaurant where he asked that I ordered whatever I wanted. The meal was delicious. I ate till my stomach bulged out. I laughed at the tales of his many trips to Europe and America. I imagined being married to Ranti and the kind of house we’d live in. I’d travel to Dubai and shop in the U.S anytime I wanted. I’d head one of the departments in Ranti’s chain of businesses. I was excited already.