Hidden Pleasure - S01 E03

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Hidden Pleasure - S01 E03

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🌻 IMANI 🌻

” I’m not at home ” I said as I placed my phone on my ear .

” Oh c’mon cook one of those mouthwatering dishes of yours I’m craving them badly ” She said and I sighed .

” I just said I’m not at home ” I said bitting my lips to stop myself from laughing.

” Well it’s obvious you’re lying . Knowing your sweet schedule , I’m sure you left work about 30 mins ago ” She said and I opened and closed my mouth like a fish as my eyes moved towards the bags from my grocery shopping.

” Fine , you got me ” I said and she laughed.

” I have known you since preschool , don’t mess with me ” she said and I shook my head lightly with a smile on my face .

” Miss Avryll Martins , stay away from my kitchen . Be a wife material for once and cook in your house ” I said and I could imagine my bestfriend’s face .

” You got me there young lady , but that’s not gonna stop me from eating whatever you’re making tonight.

” Is it Nigerian Jollof or South African jollof ? She asked excitedly.

” C’mon what’s on the menu ? I’m starving” she said and I chuckled.

” Nigerian Jollof , I’m craving Nigerian food . ” I said and she squiled.

” See why i love you girl ? If I’m a man I’d marry you with my eyes closed. I’m inlove ” she said and I rubbed my forehead.

Knowing my bestfriend , she’s definitely spending the night over here .

“See you in a bit ” she said and ended the call.

I drove into the estate where I lived .

It’s affordable and I think the neighbors are nice.

I have the Sithole’s staying next door and Nana and Old nice lady who never gets tired of knitting clothes and poking her nose in everyone’s business.

” Imani dear ” she called immediately I carried my grocery bags and I turned with a smile.

” Nana” I greeted with nod respectfully.

” Oh silly girl ,I thought you finally got yourself a man dear .when are you getting married ? She asked and I took a deep breath in and out to calm my nerves.

” When the time is right ” I said as I tried to walk passed her .

” I think you should be more prayerful darling ,what if it’s some dark forces behind your predicament ? She asked and I stopped.

” Oh God not another sermon …” I muttered under my breath.

” I’m perfectly fine “I said trying my possible best not to hurt her feelings.

” My granddaughter is around your age and we just went for her fifth naming ceremony ” she said and I rubbed my forehead slightly.

Is she a baby making factory or what ? I wanted to ask but bit my lower lip before the words came dropping.

“I really appreciate your kindness towards me Nana,you’re an amazing person and trust me I believe your prayers are working for your daughter . But I don’t need a man” I said and her jaws literally dropped.

” It’s bad omen to say such things Imani ” she gasped dramatically.

” I’m Quiet busy now Nana ,maybe next time” I said and immediately I got into my apartment ,I breath out In relief.

I dropped my bag on the sitting room and walked towards my kitchen with the grocery bags.

I opened my freezer to get a bottle of water which I drank .

I’m so fvcking tired .I sighed softly as I walked towards my room to freshen up .

My room was a combination of White and royal blue my favorite color .

Pictures of me during graduation, with Avyrll and my family filled the opposite side of the wall .

I had a closet ,my dressing mirror and the window at the other end.

The shelf where I kept my books, yeah I love to read .

My laptop and Working pad lay on the table.

My eyes moved to the clock and I sighed .

Avy will be here any moment from now and I’ve not even started cooking .

I peeled off my dress shirt and skirt and as the water cassade down my body in the bathroom, my mind went back to everything that conspired today .

This marriage thing was starting to get on my nerves .

And the fact that I had a date this weekend wasn’t even helping matters at all .

I changed into a pink pair of loose pant and shirt .

Wearing my white fluffy room slippers, I tied my hair in a pony while staring at my self in the mirror .

“Hey Ima” Avy waved and I froze as she sat on my sitting room scrolling through various channels while munching an apple I’m preety sure she stole from my kitchen.

“Seriously you’re the reason people no longer tell their friends to feel at home ” I said with both hands on my waist .

” Oh please lerato, I have a spare key to this apartment chill ” she said waving them to my face .

” Yeah, I think I’m having second thoughts about that ” I said and she pointed her long nails in my direction.

” Take that back woman ” she said and I chuckled.

” I got you fruits and icecream to stock your fridge by the way . Say thank you cause your single Ass has no one to get them for you ” she said and I rolled my eyes.

” It doesn’t hit a nerve after all you’re single too ” I said and she gave me the fvck you sign as I made my way towards the kitchen.

” I’m not single …you know ..Jay and I ” she trailed .

” Are fvcking , that’s what you told me” I said and she grinned.

” At least I have someone clearing the bushes and scattering the …” She trailed .

” Thanks but no ..I don’t need the details” I said and she laughed.

Avy is a tall Beautiful lady with long legs and a preety face to match .

A high paid makeup Artist who likes to have fun .

While I’m the complete opposite ,my kind of fun is tucked indoors with a romance novel or just work .

Well that doesn’t mean she hasn’t dragged me out before .

She does it every time and mom loves her for it .

” Go girl your A*s is giving” she whistled as I made my way to the kitchen and my cheeks heated in a blush .

” Shake it for mama ” she added .

I set to start cooking as I brought out my tomatoes ,my carrots , green and red papers and other ingredients for cooking.

I brought out my chicken and stopped when I heard loud music from the sitting room .

” Avyrll” I screamed at the bang bang sound from the speakers .

“Dem gon feel it ” she sang along in loud off tune .

” Afro beats to the world …girl ” she added as she shook her butts to the music coming from the speakers .

” This Davido’s jam is giving what it’s supposed to be giving”She said and I shook my head with a chuckle.

It wouldn’t be long before she starts her live sessions on Tiktok.

And she’s so obsessed. Her live make up tutorials and crazy content has given her
Large Audience ,she even makes money from the app .

Funny Enough she didn’t join me in the kitchen until I was done .

I love Ayryll but she can be as lazy as she wants .

” Yum ”

” This is delicious ,I should kiss your hands you know” she said as I removed my apron .

” How was weekend with your parents ? She asked dropping her iPhone on the table.

” Hell ”

” Literally, mom wouldn’t stop the marriage talk ” I said and she stared at me sadly .

” That’s so sad babes , Daddy doesn’t give a fvck what I do though, I don’t know if the case would be different if I actually had a mom ” she said and I rubbed her hand softly.

” I’m sure she misses you too” I said to lighten the situation.

” So ….? ” She trailed with eyebrows raised .

” Mom wants me to go on a date with one of her friends son ” I said and she Chuckled.

” Hopefully this guy doesn’t ask you your body count like the previous one ” She said and I looked away .

” Don’t remind me” I said as we both laugh .

” I find it extremely rude when a guy asks me my body count , hello what’s your business with how many guys I’ve slept with . You know the funny thing, they definitely fvcked more women ” she said and I pinched the bridge of my nose .

” Avy language please” I said and she raised both hands.

” You definitely should end up with a pastor or something” she said and laughed.

Dinner with Avy was amazing ,we talked about random things and she ended up sleeping over at my place before going to her house in the morning.

” Love ….is a beautiful thing ” my Alarm sang and I groaned in frustration as my
hands moved over to my alarm clock.

” Shut up ” I groaned as I sat up on the bed .

I was so tired ,I rubbed my eyes lightly and as I stretched a bit my eyes moved over to the clock .

” 8:00″

“Sweet baby Jesus ” I screamed immediately .

” Oh no ,oh no …” I cursed as I rushed off the bed and quickly dressed it up .

I rushed towards my bathroom then rushed back to kneel down .

” Thank you God for new morning…..” I rushed up my morning prayers then went into the bathroom to do my things .

” This is so Embarrassing how could I have slept off like that ” I cursed under my breath .

I wore my dark red formal dress that hugged my curves a beat then loose at the end .

Wearing my black heels ,I pulled my ebony hair in a pony tail then applied my lip gloss.

” I’m late ” I groaned as I picked my car keys then my bag .

Rushing out of my apartment ,I rushed back to lock the door .

” Hey Ima ” Mrs Sithole waved .

” Good morning ma’am ” I greeted back as I hurried outside.

Getting in my car ,I drove towards the office making a mental note to stop by starbucks .

I need coffee and some biscuits or something.

I’m starving . I stopped by and gasped at the line .

” This is so not happening , I moved towards the line and the friendly worker waved at me .

” Hey Miss Ima” he greeted .

” As usual ” he said and handed me the coffee and snack bag

” Oh , thanks Johan you’re a lifesaver I really appreciate’ i said over and over again as I rushed out after paying for my order.

I breath out in relief as I got in the building.

“You’re late baby girl ” mrs Kwame said and my cheeks heated in embarrassment as my eyes went around the amount of people that had reported to work earlier .

” I’m never late it’s like I already started my day in a wrong foot” I muttered under my breath.

I rushed towards the elevator then typed my floor number.

I checked my watch while walking out and I gasped in shock as I rammed into a wall .

” Sh!t ” I heard a voice I could recognize anywhere.

No

No

No

Please let it be a dream ,I thought as I shut my eyes tightly.

I opened one eye first then the other as my eyes met the brown coffee stain as the remainant of the brown liquid trailed down his expensive white dress shirt .

” Sir I’m so sorry …I’m. .” I trailed as I tried to go close.

” It’s okay …huh just escuse me ” he said like it was some sought of abomination to touch him .

I watched him as he walked passed me towards his office with one hand tucked in his formal Pants and the other holding his briefcase.

” I poured coffee my Boss ” I muttered under my breath.

What a bad way to start a day .