For Better For Worse 💘
© Faith stories
04
We stopped at a boutique and Peter asked me to go about and pick any cloth of my choice. Sewa followed me while he sit on a relaxed chair for customers to wait for me. My friend continuously dragged down her short gown as we walked around the where set of clothes are display. I don’t know why she will put on what she knew she will never be comfortable with when outside.
“This one is fine ooo Temmy.
I checked it and wasn’t looking presentable, I had to tell her that I don’t like it because it is too sexiest to me.
“You better wear it to be seducing him the more, you better don’t go and dull yourself ooo.
“I said I don’t like it, when have you ever seen me wear such dress that will be exposing too much of my body when I’m not prostituted. He himself will even be surprised that I choose such cloth.
“Anyways Sha, no problem since it’s what you wanted but had it been I’m the one I will pick those sexy clothes will left behind.
“Ehn, that is you and I’m not you neither you’re me.” I answered her.
After the whole shopping peter ended up paying 100 thousand for everything. Actually, I took some clothes for my friend without telling him. We left the boutique and headed to another place whereby it was a big restaurant that most exotic people do go to.
“I have been here twice.
“huh!.” I looked back at Sewa to be sure that she is not lying. “When and who did you come to meet here?.” I asked.
“That’s personal.” She smiles.
“Uhmm Sewa Sewa I hope you’re nor lying.” I said jokingly and she gave me a reaction that she’s not by swearing with her hand.
“Sit here why I go call the attendance to come attend to us.” Peter said and he left us.
“Omo, you don catch big fish Big time!.” She suddenly tapped me unannounced.
“That hurt though.
“Sorry gurl. I am just excited for you, like this guy is possibly Stinky rich. Omo for this one ehn money no be fine bobo ooo.
I smiled, just because she came to realized that it’s not all men that she be looked down on because of their physical appearance or financial affiliation. The joy on her face is really unspeakable as she beamed joyfully. Peter returned to the table and told us the person that will attend to us we arrive soon. I know this should have been a date between I and him but I never knew he would bring me to a place like this, I thought it was only the boutique and that will be all and coming here is kind of surprisingly to me. The person came and asked what we wanted, he gave us a menu to choose our order and I order for basmati rice 🍚 with beef.
“Alright ma.” He collected the menu from me. How about you ma?.” He said to Sewa.
She looked at the menu and gave him back and asked if they have Crepes because I can’t see it in the menu.
“We do, ma’am .
“okaay, well can I have sandwich and ehm yeah a marinated grilled chicken strips with iceberg lettuce, carrot, cucumber and ehm ehm ehm.
“Please bring what I also order for her.” I had to cut her shut from her thinking because I don’t know why she’s trying to order more than than the person that brought us including me. She instantly got my body reaction and accepted to take what I also be ordered.
“Peter you are really a genius guy and I must say you’re a good man like a good boyfriend to my friend.
“Thank you.” He answered reluctantly as he pressed his phone. My phone vibrated and I took it out of my bag and saw a text message from Peter.
Peter: You have a lot to tell me about your friend sudden attitude.
I reread it again and had to pretend as if it wasn’t a necessary things and definitely I know I will to explain myself on why my friend has acting because she has really made it obvious that she’s aware of who he is.
“How is your station going peter?.” She asked again adjusting her hair.
“Yeah, it is going fine. You know we have no choice even though it’s stressful.
“Stressful ke.” She partially smiled and look at me. “ it’s not supposed to be stressful to highlander like you, it’s trenches like us that should be complaining.
“I don’t get you.” He asked and smiled. I knew those smiles are not from within and he is just trying to play along with my fo.olish friend procrastination. I wish I have a way to kick her mouth to keep her shut. It’s really painful.
“uh uhh.” I coughed slightly to prevent her from answering him.
“Sorry babe.” She offered me a glass of water and I collected it carefully by pinching her hand slightly. “ouch!.” She yelled and rub the hand.
“Sorry.” I said without asking what happened because it might result to something else that it will then become more obvious to peter. Thankfully, she kept quiet and our food was brought to us. I was surprised seeing the portion of food served in the plate and I wonder if they might still be bringing more.
“Why are you looking at the food like that?.” Peter asked looking at me. It’s well written on his face that he want to laugh at me.
“Are they bringing more?.” I asked in a confused tone and he and Sewa laughed out loud. Sewa laughed is the worsted as she laughed at some point and then stop then she picked it up again.
“Why are you laughing me? I just ask a question?.
“You are truly naïve girl, this is how it’s served so you can’t expect more from them.” She said.
“If you want more you can order for it okay.” Peter said, and yet I still don’t understand why they will sell such small portion of food for 10,000 Naira. I started eating and in no time I finished it, it didn’t reach anywhere in my stomach at all that I started vowing that I will never come to such restaurant again. “Do you want more babe?.
“I don’t want, I’m satisfied.” I lied whereas I’m not full. The waiter brought another food that I wasn’t expecting and I look at peter face and ask who owns the food they covered.
“It is a cake and it’s all yours.” He answered pointing to the covered cake.
“Should I open it then?.” I asked.
“Open am na, is it not cake. Abeg open something and let eat.” Sewa answered me and opened the cake before I Cook and we were both surprised seeing that it was not actually cake but a proposal ring that is there.
“Chinekeme! See Gold.” She stammerer in amazement and read what is written there. “ Will you marry me?.
Peter went down on his knees immediately and was smiling, I didn’t even know if I should move or not because I was really shocked and surprised at the same time. I didn’t know that this was all his plan ever since.
“Will you marry me Babe?.
Some of the waitress and waiter came around to applaud the moment. I stood and excitedly and my friend was even clapping for me joyfully as she shouted say “yes girl, say yes!.
“Yes, I will marry you.” I replied and he put the ring in my finger. I was really excited and at the same time wondering if it’s not too early to say yes. But I’m not a kid and at least this is my prayer all these while.
To be continued.
