She has finished applying her make-up and was set to go when her phone chimed and a message appeared on the screen.It was from Jidenna Enjoy your date.See you soon.Adaorah sighed as she put the phone in her clutch bag and went downstairs.Her Father was in the living room reading newspapers, wetting his forefinger with his saliva as he flipped through the next page,his glasses on the bridge of his nose.Chief Obi upon seeing how beautiful and elegant Adaorah looked exclaimed"Chim o !, Ada m, where are you going looking this beautiful or is there an occasion you're attending this evening that I'm not aware of "Adaorah stood before him smiling as she took her seat beside him" Well Daddy, I'm going on a date with a guy I met at Aunty Oby's wedding,his name is Nonso Odili, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it because you travelled but mummy knows about it"she said looking at her father's countenance and praying he approves it.Chief Obi shrugged placing his hand on his daughter's "Well I know Nonso Odili very well and his family, they're nice people but you must be careful with all this men out there, their eye no clear, and you're a spec,so enjoy yourself and don't stay out late"Adaorah kissed her father on the cheek " Yes daddy I know,see you when I get back".And with that she went out of their mansion to the car waiting for her as she stepped gracefully into the car and they drove off.
Nonso was seated checking his Rolex watch,he was nervous as his Mista shoes tapped endlessly on the marble floor.Adaorah would be here anytime,so I must gather my aura He thought.He chose the best restaurant in Lagos,a five star restaurant,he wanted to impress her as she was also from a wealthy family,more wealthtier than his family.It was the first time he was taking a lady to an expensive restaurant.All the ladies he had dated were looking for what was in his pocket, and they were low class ladies,none was compared to Adaorah.His thought was cut short as her entrance into the restaurant was enchanting.It was as the goddess of beauty had just taken a stop to chill at the restaurant.Nonso was dazed as Adaorah walked towards him,her wine colour dress revealed her curves in their right places,her make up was light and beautiful,her gait was confident which Nonso marvelled at.He stood up and drew out the chair opposite him for her to take her seat.She smiled beautifully placing her purse on the table"So sorry I kept you waiting,I had a little chit chat with my dad and he said he knows you"Adaorah said,her hands crossed revealing her red manicured nails.Nonso cleared his throat and replied"Oh you don't have to apologise,I'm just glad you made it,I thought you would declined, knowing the person you are but thank God you're here".A waiter walked to their table and took their order and left while Nonso kept staring at Adaorah which she noticed and asked"Why are you staring at me,do I have something on my face ?" Nonso lowered his gaze and took her hand in his" No, your face is perfect, it's just that you're too beautiful for anyone to take their eyes off you"Adaorah blushed rolling her eyes" Thank you and you're also very handsome,so many girls would die to be in your company".The waiter brought their order and began to eat.They talked about their child hood experience, family,also about themselves, sometimes they laughed in between their conversation.Adaorah was fascinated at Nonso's appearance.He was every woman's dream, smart,kind, funny also a gentleman,also breathtaking when he smiled,he can also cook,but Jidenna crossed her mind and her countenance changed.He had spoken to her for four days now,he only sent a message which made Adaorah worried.She had known Jidenna all her life,he was the brother she never had.Jidenna always stood up for her whenever she got into trouble during their days in secondary school.The event that happened one day that made her love and cherish Jidenna so much was when she took her teacher's continuous assessment for the students from her table because she didn't take the exam and didn't want her father to know about it because it would require twenty strokes of the cane.When she was asked if she knew where it was she denied it, likewise the rest of the class because no one dared to go to their teacher's table.When the matter was about to get to the principal office, Jidenna knew it was Adah who took the book but spoke up claiming he took it.The next day he was flogged on the assembly ground and his parents were called.Adaorah later apologized to him but he saw it nothing just protecting his friend from the lashes of the cane.Everything Jidenna said to her in her room began ringing in her ears.She could no longer hear Nonso speaking but only Jidenna's voice,how he poured out his heart to her."I'm sorry I have to go,my best friend needs me now, we'll talk about this later"she jolted from her seat and walked out hurriedly out of the restaurant even before Nonso could say anything. The driver stopped in front of Jidenna's house and she ran up the stairs to his flat and knocked continuously on the door which eventually opened and Chima led her inside looking surprised at Adaorah's impromptu visit.She raced to Jidenna's room and tried opening the door but it was locked,she banged on the door and it opened revealing a face that has lost it colour and brightness.Jidenna was surprised to see Adaorah standing before him,she was the least person he expected to see.Adaorah walked past him into the room and sat on his bed.Jidenna closed the door and sat beside her.Jidenna was about to speak but he was silenced as Adaorah kissed him,it was light and slow at first and as Jidenna reciprocated, the kiss grew passionate as they savoured each other's lips hungrily,their emotions were poured into the kiss and after three minutes they broke off panting and Jidenna couldn't be more happier,his face brightened suddenly and at last Adaorah found him again.