Chasing Her Dreams

Chapter 6

*Abuja

*Afeez

I woke up early today because I'll be leaving for Abuja in a few hours. My flight is by10:00am so I have to be at the airport before then. I took my bath, said my prayers and got dressed in a black pair of jean, a blue shirt and a black blazer. I wore my signature scent. My favorite perfume brown. The fragrance always gives me comfort.

I arrived at the airport. Mheerat was already there waiting for me. Good morning sir. Good morning miss Ibrahim. She was wearing a gown with floral prints on it.

"She looks good in a dress"

We got in and our plane took off. We arrived at Abuja around noon. We'll be staying at a 5star hotel for the next two days. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00pm so it gives us sometime to relax and prepare. I went to the reception to get the room keys for mheerat and I.

"I booked different rooms"

Before I headed to my room, I told mheerat to prepare a presentation we'd use for the meeting later. Though I know it's on a short notice, but I'll also use it as an advantage to see how well she can prove herself worthy of this job.

I got into my room and flopped on the bed immediately I sighted it. I only had a cup of coffee for breakfast and am starving. I was in the mood fries. So I called in the kitchen placing an order for potato fries, chicken and liver sauce with a bottle of fruit wine.

15mins later, I heard a knock on the door. Who is it I asked. Room service. I opened the door. A woman who seemed to be in her late twenties came in with a tray containing my food. She couldn't keep her eyes of me and gave me this sort of flirty kind of look.

"Ugggh! Again with the flirty looks. I get that from most girls. None of them pass me by without taking a second look at me. All these girls want is money. Am known around the country. A young CEO who happens to be single. Yeah that definitely would bring gold diggers. I've had horrible experiences with them. That's why I put anything concerning relationship aside and focus on running my company.

I ignored her looks and tipped her. Trying to get rid of her so I can focus on my food. I ate to my satisfaction.

"Starvation isn't a good thing at all"

*Mheerat

Earlier on, Mr Owolabi asked me to make a presentation for the meeting. Though it was on a short notice but I didn't mind. I got into my room and began to work. I have to make sure this presentation is Worthy to the ears and eyes of our clients. I have to prove myself that I can ace it. When I was done, I ordered for some food. After eating, I took my bath and rested a little before the meeting.

I went into the conference hall early enough to set up the projector I'll be using later on. Mr Owolabi walked in together with the clients and business associates. When everyone was set, the meeting started. Mr Makinde, a client of ours asked how we could convince him to invest in our new product. Am glad you asked sir I said facing him.

As you all know, our company THE WORLD OF FASHION will be launching a new product very soon. This product happens to be in the line of cosmetics. LIPSTICK. Not just any regular kind of lipstick but I can say it's special. Let me give you a brief review of this lipstick. It comes in 4 different shades. When this lipstick is applied, the woman transports to a world of power and femininity. She becomes bold, confident, the stage becomes hers, she becomes the star, she has control. Now these 4 shades are "hot spicy red" which represents power. The "summer sunset" represents calmness and control. The "grape blast" represents femininity. And finally the "dark night" represents strength. This product will also come in a commercial and will be in the billboard that'll be going up in a few days. I also showed a stock rate on how this new product will sell and bring a lot of profit. Our company hasn't gone into cosmetics yet so this will be the perfect time to do so.

I hope you've been convinced to invest and partner with us on this product and I assure you that you won't be disappointed. Everyone was clapping by the time I finished the presentation. I looked over at Mr Owolabi. He was wearing a proud look on his face. I think I did a great job pulling this presentation off. Miss mheerat, we are truly convinced by what you've told us. Mr Makinde said. Am glad you are sir. Thank you all for your time.

I was clearing the final items I used when Mr Owolabi walked up to me. Miss mheerat you did a great job today. He said smiling at me. Thank you sir. What he said next kind of shocked me. He invited me to a dinner as his date at Mr Makinde's house later this evening. Mr Makinde was happy with the way the meeting turned out. He offered me to have dinner at his house later tonight and also requested that I bring you along. I couldn't reject his kind gesture and I hope you won't. No problem sir. I'll go I said to him. Great! We'll leave by 8pm.

Before heading back to my room, I decided to tour the grand hotel a little. I must say this hotel is massive and thier services are good. I went back into my room to find a box on my bed with a note on it. I read the note which said...

I got you this since you didn't plan for an unexpected dinner.

It was from Mr Owolabi. I took the lid off. A black shimmery crystal dress with silver belt, a silver bag and heels. Wow they look so pretty. I can't afford a dress like this. Mr owolabi does know how to pick his outfits. Who am I kidding, the guy owns the biggest fashion empire. He'll surely know how to pick outfits for both male and female.

*Afeez

Well mheerat is going to be my date for the dinner at Mr Makinde's house. I couldn't say no to the man. I got dressed wearing a simple black pants, a polkadot white and black shirt and a shimmery black jacket. I knocked on the door to mheerat's room. When she opened the door, I became short of words. The dress I got her fits her so well. She looks so beautiful. I could hear my heart beating in my ears. I found my tongue after a minute of staring at this beauty in front of me.

"Shall we head out? I said gesturing my arm to her. Yes sir.

*Mheerat

We arrived at mr Makinde's house and I must say it's not a house but a mansion. Wow the interior alone is so classy. Mr Makinde approached us with a woman along side him. He introduced her as his wife. She's pretty. We went to the formal dining to eat. So many dishes arranged on the table. My mouth watered just by the sight of it. Mr owolabi and Mr Makinde talked about business while his wife and I discussed about homes, decors and so much more. I like having her company. She does know how to crack me up. Thanks for the dinner Mr and Mrs makinde. We said our goodbyes and left.

*Afeez

I was driving back to the hotel but I didn't want to go back just yet so I decided to make a turn leading to the park. When we got there, I asked mheerat to take a walk with me. The stars twinkling in the night sky. So mheerat... Why did you move to this city. Of course I knew why she's here. Because of her job here but I just wanted to hear her talk and also spend some time with her. I couldn't keep my eyes of her. she has the voice of angel. She uses words like "you get" and "like" when she talks. She's a cool person. We got back to the hotel. Goodnight mheerat.

Goodnight sir.