With You, For You

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After the whole ceremony, Buchi and I went home. Our bodyguards were waiting. "What did your friends say?" I asked Buchi.

"They're coming over tomorrow. What about you?"

"Eben won't speak to me for now." I wanted him to digest the news first.

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☆Buchi

"Good day." I was surprised at Angel's cold greeting.

"Um, may I come in?" She nodded. After I entered she went to a room and came out shortly.

"My brother will be here soon." She left me wondering. Did I do anything bad to her?

"Good day." I looked up to see her elder brother. He was a thin, not very tall man. I was taller. But he's handsome. They had good looks. All of them. Angel and her sister were both beauties.

"Good day to you too." I stood from where I sat. "I'm Jordan. Jordan Igbokwe." I put out my hand.

"Collins." I cleared my throat. "I heard you wanted to see me about something." He gestured for me to sit.

"Yes. You are the one who manages your mom's business, right."

"Yes."

"What else do you do for a living."

"I am a salesperson when I'm at school. I work for those who temporarily need my help." He was a student. I nodded.

"I came to talk to you about an investment." He narrowed his eyes.

"An investment?" He asked calmly. I nodded in approval and agreement. He didn't even show surprise.

"Yes. Last time, I tasted your goods. I commend it. Very delicious. Satisfies my tastebuds. I took some home and my family also enjoying them. So I thought. I'll provide you with capital and a place so you will expand the businesses. You will do everything necessary. I'll be your regular customer. And I'll help spread the word."

"Capital."

"Five million." Still no shock, or surprise. Good.

"I'm sorry but we cannot accept that. It is way too much."

"Three?"

"Even a hundred thousand is okay sir. Please do not waste your money on people like ours. You have already been a great support to our family."

"It won't hurt. I'll also make a gain. The more the business expands, the more I gain."

"If we make a loss?"

"I have faith in you. You will not allow that business to crumble." He shut his eyes.

"I will think of it. I'm sorry but I have to go. I have errands to run." He stood. "Angel."

"Yes, brother?"

"Take care of our guest. I have things to do." Angel nodded and he left. Angel tried to ignore me again and walk away but I pulled her back.

"What happened?" I asked.

"You're asking that?"

"Yeah. You've been acting coldly to me. Did I do something wrong?"

"You're leaving. You didn't tell me." That was why?

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you." I apologized sincerely. I saw her eyes water. "Why do you want to cry?" I asked. She shut her eyes and looked away. Her ears were slightly red. I decided to tease her. "Is Angel going to miss me? Hmm?" I pulled her close. She stepped back a bit.