HE CALLED ME HIS FUCKING BESTFRIEND!
I screamed into my phone as Diana tried to calm me down.
"Babes just take a deep breath. He probably said that because he was on the spot. You know how these things work even while you were dating him. You know his reputation will always come first as a business man"
It's okay D I sniffed trying to stop the tears. I've been crying since I got to my car. He chased after me quite okay but I was driving out of the parking lot already. So maybe he cared. Urrrgggghhhh! I need to stop making excuses for the man.
D, I'll call you back later. I need to take a bath at least and get something to eat.
Me and D burst out laughing cause I already knew what she would say
"The only person that will never lose appetite over a man"
Madam Abeg! I need the food if I'm going to get another one. I dropped the call before she could start telling me to go out more often.

I took my time in the kitchen to prepare a really spicy jollof rice with peppered turkey to go with it. I can't lose my sanity over a man that couldn't even acknowledge a relationship I was ready to give my life for. Men are what again? That's right SCUM!
I'm just thankful it's the weekend so I don't have to face my staff and get the weird looks from them.

*******

Saturdays are my favorite days. I could afford to get a house cleaner but I prefer to clean my space myself as I felt nobody could do it the way I wanted except the laundry I've always hated doing.
I dropped my clothes off at the dry cleaner's and drove back home quickly to start my days work.
I cleaned, scrubbed, and got my outfits for the week ready. I had my bath just in time to watch my favorite cartoon powerpuff girls while finishing up a story.

**knock knock **

Who is at my door I kept thinking as I went to find something decent to put over my rather flimsy lounge short just Incase it was someone important.

What are you doing here Ahmad? I may have forgotten my manners but I'd rather lose them than show him how much he affected me.
"You left before I could say goodbye, so I came to check on you"
Well I'm good I answered crudely. Now goodbye I said trying to bang shut the door in his face but he has always been the Macho man as he held the door open with pleading eyes.
  What do you want Ahmad? And who gave you my address? "You seem to have forgotten who I am yaya" he said using the pet name he had given me when we started dating.
No I have not forgotten. Still haven't answered my question, What are you doing here? Don't you have a wife to go back to? I said getting slightly irritated.

He didn't answer me. Instead, he let himself in and made himself comfortable on the sofa. I had no choice but to join him. I sat with my arms crossed waiting for him to get done and leave.

"You won't even offer me water? You've changed Yaya" he said smirking obviously trying to annoy me further. Well I wasn't about to give him the satisfaction. Not today.

"Okay fine I know you want me gone already. But, Go out with me tonight. I need to talk to you. Ya... he caught himself mid sentence. Please I need think we both need this" he had this uncertain look in his eyes and for a moment I thought he still loved me. Then I remembered all the nights I cried myself to sleep waiting for him to pick up his call or at least call me.

No! I have work to do and I need to sleep. I said walking to door. I could feel goosebumps on my skin as he got closer to me. He always had this domineering aura. And that cologne!
"Please babe he said looking into my eyes. Just this once. Hear me out and I promise you won't have to see me unless you do. Just this once please" the look in his eyes was one I had never seen even before.
Where are we going I answered before I could change my mind.
"It's a surprise he said, the mischief back in his eyes. Before I could realize what he was doing, our faces barely had space in between, it was like my brain had shut down because for a moment, I really wanted to feel his lips on mine. I leaned in closer trying to urge him on but he kissed me on my forehead instead and held me for what felt like forever. I finally let go and he whispered "I'll pick you up at 6:30, or do you eat late now? I shook my head no and he kissed my forehead again before rushing out like he was dealing with his emotions as well.

I had to take a seat to process what just happened while rethinking my decision of going out with him. The man was still married I face palm my self. I heard my phone vibrate
"you better not be overthinking this. It's for the best ya, please"
Oh great! He still knows me so well.

I check the time and crap! It's 4:30 already. Barely have 2 hours to prepare and if Ahmad is still the same man I know, he'd be at my door step at 6:30 on a dot if not earlier. I smiled to myself as I reminisce on the date nights we used to have. He would end up letting himself into my apartment cos I was still in the bathroom. He'd join me claiming he didn't have a proper bath and oh the things we would do in that rather small bathroom space. Sometimes, we'd be too tired to go out and order takeout instead. Those were the best days of my life I kept thinking as I realized I was was wasting more time thinking than actually getting ready.

*****

I picked out a dress I had gotten on an online store. It was a black midi cocktail dress with a spaghetti strap, and oh the detail that drew me to the dress, it had a thigh high slit. It was a simple dress but it would do all I needed it to do for tonight; tease. I paired it with a pair of yellow heels and it's matching clutch.

I quickly took my bath and got my makeup done. Subtle, but perfect.

6:27 I heard the knock on the door as I tried to buckle my shoes. I already knew who it was so I took along everything I needed to the living room before letting him in. His cologne greeted me first before He could catch his breath.

I cocked my head to the side with a knowing smile, are you coming in or will you stare at me like that the whole night?
"Sorry. It's not my fault you look this beautiful" he said nervously. Ahmad was never nervous.
I'll just wear my shoes so we can leave I said  trying to buckle them "let me" me bent over quickly before I could stop him. He took his time strapping the buckles and it felt like fire where his fingers touched my skin. "Done my lady" he said straightening his tie already walking to the door to hold it open for me.

So where are we going I asked for her fourth time but he kept his eyes on the road not even looking at me or smiling.
"It's a surprise. Chill and stop looking so nervous it's distracting me" he said finally looking at me.