“Jeez! You made this for me?” Imade asked in amidst the amazement.
She couldn’t believe it. She just couldn’t believe Dele had boiled yam and pounded it all by himself. The soft round shaped food was in front of her.
Looking at it made Imade’s mouth water. Well, she’d prepared the soup before his arrival so...
“C’mon, wash your hands and eat. He persuaded.
“Yeah, sure!” Imade replied him, impatiently.
She just couldn’t wait. Taking a potion from it, it felt so smooth and fluffy.
She deepened it into the egusi soup. “hmm... It tastes like heaven.”
“Come and join me. C’mon, wash your hands and let’s eat together.”
“No, don’t worry. He muttered. I’ve had enough at home before bringing yours.”
“Awwwwn... Won’t you eat with your wife? Take...” She tried to feed him, but he told her he’s satisfied.
Imade ate till her fill. She loved how everything went. It’s just too good to have a guy like Dele around. No worries, no stress. If he wasn’t here, most times, she would forget to have lunch or other times, she buy snacks just to fill up her stomach.
Well, Dele packed the plates back home and cleaned everything. More customers came while Imade attended to them. She made about three more styles for her customers before closing the shop. It was just 6:00 p.m.
“I’m so tired Imade. I really wish we could stroll.”
“Stroll.” she repeated, as if she was trying to digest the word, mentally.
“Yes. Just to know Iloka, at least. We’ve been in a shop since morning.” He said, looking a little sad.
“Awwwwn... Lagos man. I see you’re already missing Lagos.” She smirked at him, rolling her eyes as if she was trying to mock him.
“Whatever! If you go to Lagos, you’d never want to leave.”
“And why won’t I want to leave?” She asked, curiosity laced her voice. Because of the hustling and bustling over there. Life in Lagos is sweet, my dear. You’ve got friends everywhere and there’s always a hangout with my friends almost every night. It’s always fun, Imade. I can’t wait to take you around. You know, visit beautiful places like Lekki Conservation Centre where you’ll witness nature and wildlife. There’s Turkwa Bay Beach, Elegushi beach, Klakuta Republic Museum and freedom park. Have you ever been to Lekki Market?"
She nodded her head negatively at his question, looking a little confused. It was her first time hearing the name of these places, but definitely, she must have missed a lot. Imade knew that already.
“Omg! I can’t wait to take you round Lekki Market and Ikeja City Mall.”
“Awwwwn... I really wish to visit there, Dele. Would you take me to all these places?” She asked innocently.
“Yes, sure! Why not?!” He answered excitedly. “Do you know the third mainland bridge is the longest bridge in Nigeria and the second longest in the whole of Africa?”
“Really?” she asked in disbelief.
“Yes! These places are just amazingly outstanding. I’m going to spoil you whenever we get to Lagos. It’s just a heaven on earth.”
“Awwwwn.. that’s lovely. But Iloka too is a beautiful place. I mean... We have beautiful sights, too.”
Dele looked away as if he didn’t hear.
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Bloody Love
RomanceTheir love was hot until it was not... After a string of dating mishaps, Imade Jacobs gives up on love. But when her mother pressures her, even going as far as matchmaking Imade with an old man! Imade takes matters into her hands and joins a dating...
