02. Sinful Book 2

I had woken up with the expected soreness between my legs, Hell, my nipples were sore and they hurt like a bitch. When I had woken up, Antonio wasn't in bed, he probably went to work. He claimed he missed me but couldn't stab work for me, that's crazy.

I had also asked the housekeeper for Diego and she told me he had gone to school. I had no idea Diego had started school, but I was happy. I was glad that I didn't have to tell Antonio to put him in a school.

It was a Saturday and I had nothing better to do, so I called Dan. We were to meet at some cafe somewhere. So I had a warm shower and got dressed in the coziest sweats I owned, carried my phone, some money, and left the house.

Dan and I became friends, he was a very cool person and had good intentions for everyone. While I was away, he'd call me sometimes and we'd talk for hours. Antonio hated it of course, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"Sewa!" Dan called me out. He was sitting outside the cafe, while I was about to enter.

"Dan," I smiled. He walked up to me and hugged me.

"I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I actually missed you," he smiled.

"Aw, I missed you too," I smiled. We found ourselves a table in the cafe and ordered our various beverages.

"So tell me, how was Nigeria?" he asked me

"Same old, same old. Busy and lively," I told him.

"How's Samantha?" I asked him. He told me some time ago that he had taken her to the hospital and she was responding well to treatment.

"She's all good, almost like her usual self, I really thought it was going to be impossible, but she's better," he smiled. Dan was all smiles, his eyes had a certain brightness to them, all because he was talking about Samantha. It made me wonder if that's what Antonio looked like when talking about me.

Who am I kidding? Antonio is a loner, he hardly had people to talk to, so who would he talk to me about?

I let out a sigh and fixed my attention on Dan.

“And it's all thanks to you! I don’t even know what I would’ve done if it wasn’t for you,” Dan has a sad smile.

“Oh please! You’re spoiling the mood!” I slapped his shoulder slightly.

The vibration in my pocket stopped me from talking. It was Aliyah calling.

“If it isn’t the bitch that finally returned,” she said.

“I’ve missed you too mama,” I laughed.

“You’re rude as fuck! You came back and you didn’t even give me a call? Tell me why Antonio had to tell me you were back!” She yelled.

“I’m sorry! I was going to come by later. I just came out to get coffee with Dan!” I told her.

“Oh, now you’re picking him over me? Where are you guys? I’m coming right now,” her accented voice yelled.

I hung up and sent her the location instead. I never realized I was that important to people.

A few minutes later, Aliyah walked into the café, her bright skin, long hair and red lips, gaining her the attention she deserved. I waved my hands at her; when she saw me, she smiled, she had the brightest smile I had ever seen on her.

“Hey girl,” I hugged her.

“I’m angry! Dan! Are you trying to steal her away from me?” She turned to Dan. Dan was speechless.

“I don’t even know what’s going on here,” Dan joked and we laughed.

“I got my nails done yesterday,” Aliyah yawned, showing off her perfect manicure.

“It’s so pretty,” I smiled at her.

“That’s it?” She asked me, I was confused, did she want more compliments?

“Dan, you see it right? Do you like it?” She asked him, practically showing her fingers in his face. I laughed at them, and especially at Aliyah because that wasn’t something she was used to, it was refreshing.

I looked over at her nails again, and that’s when I saw it.

“Wait! Aliyah! Oml!!! You’re engaged?” I yelled, gaining the attention of every single person in the café.

“Sorry,” I mouthed to them.

“Dude I thought you were blind!” She laughed.

“Oh my God! How did it happen? When did it happen?” I asked her.

“Yesterday! We went out on a date on his yacht and everything was magical and beautiful. It was sunset, I was wearing the most disgusting bikini ever, I spilled wine on the white one I was wearing, and the other was just sitting there, so I wore it. Anyway, I was taking in the scenery and everything when Harry called my name, not babe or honey or anything, he called me by my name so I knew something was up. I turned dramatically to see him on one knee. Honey, when I say I almost died, I almost died! I was so shocked because marriage isn’t something we’ve had the chance to talk about; yes there were times he called me wifey and stuff, sometimes when I accompanied him for events, he introduced me as his wife, I had no idea what it was leading to. It was so special.” Aliyah explained. I was so happy for her. She looked too excited, and I was excited for her. Harry had little issues, but he was a good man, a very good man.

“I’m just here taking pointers,” Dan smiled. I looked at him in shock.

“You’re going to ask Samantha to marry you? I asked him.

“Well eventually, but not right now. Until I’m sure she’s very stable and stuff, then I will,” he said.

“Aw, you guys are the cutest,” I cooed

“Now it’s just you! Are you going to keep fucking Antonio everywhere and not get married?” Aliyah asked. Ouch!

“He did ask, on the night of the studio opening, but I told him that I do want to marry him, but I wanted us to be better people, for both of us. I wasn’t ready,” I told them.

“Shut up!” Aliyah has her eyeballs in her mouth because of how wide she opened them.

“I know,” I laughed awkwardly.

“So are you a better person now? Do you think he’s better? Can y’all get married already?” Aliyah asked.

“We’ll see,” I smiled at them.

“I know what we need,”’Aliyah said.

“Party!” She yelled, gaining the attention of others.

We all agreed to it and went to our various houses to get ready to party.