Chasing Her Dreams

Chapter 13

*Dinner with my parents

*Mheerat

I got out of bed feeling as excited as ever. I quickly made my way to the bathroom brushing my teeth and washing my face. I looked at myself I'm the mirror making sure I looked ok. Why? Because afeez is in my living room. He slept over yesterday and I don't want to walk up on him looking like I got hit by an ugly bus.

I walked into the living room but he wasn't there.

Oh no did he leave already? Even if he wanted to leave he could have told me.

With worry building up in me, I searched everywhere. I was heading to the front door to check the outside if his car was still there when I halted right on my tracks. The aroma I perceived made me realize the one place I didn't check. The kitchen. I ran into the kitchen seeing my shirtless boyfriend flipping pancakes. The view was more than magnificent. From his perfectly sculpted face, his sharp jaw line, his pink lips, his chest, his abs, his biceps, his long legs. Now that's what I call perfect.

Don't just stand there staring at me like you want to eat me he said. I tried to hide my blush but I failed. Good morning babygirl. Hope you slept well. Come sit I made pancakes for you. I almost cried just thinking he left me earlier when all along he was making breakfast. Can I love him any less?

You scared me babe. I thought you left without a word. I searched for you but I couldn't find you. Silly me I forget to check the kitchen. His laughter. Just like music to my ears.

Am sorry for scaring you babygirl. I'd never run out on you like that. Now cheer up sweetheart and eat your breakfast.

So what are your plans for today boyfriend?

*Afeez

We're gonna have dinner with my parents tonight I said to her. Her face went pale at first but brightened up after a few seconds. Don't worry babygirl. My parents are really cool. My mum would be the happiest to meet you.

They called in earlier this morning informing me about flying into Nigeria.

AZ my dear. Your father and I will be flying into Nigeria today. Come have dinner with us tonight and bring your girlfriend along.

Wait how does my mum know I have a girlfriend? As if reading my thoughts she said

I know you have a girlfriend. It's all you've been posting since last night on Instagram.

I totally forgot this woman knows her way around social media. Ok mum I'll come with her.

Mheerat and I went shopping after we left her house. I want to spoil my babygirl with every chance I get. All the dresses she tried weren't just the one for me. My eyes went to the direction of a red embellished crystal gown with lacey sleeves. Can I have that one over there I said to the sales lady pointing over to the direction of the dress.

Here babe try this one on. I have a feeling it's the one I said handing over the dress to mheerat. The moment she walked out of the dressing room, my Jaws dropped. She looks so perfect in that dress. She looks like a queen. My own queen.

Yes! that's the dress.

*Mheerat

We arrived at his parent's house at around 7pm. Stepping out of the car, I was welcomed by a mansion in front of me. Flowers planted on each sides of the building. The bushes were trimmed perfectly. But the inside got me mesmerized. Stairs from each sides of the walk way. The living room looked more like a museum than a home. Lots of art and crafts displayed around.

A man who looked like the older version of afeez came down the stairs with a very beautiful woman. Am guessing they must be his parents. Afeez my boy his mum cried out hugging her son. I've missed you so much. How have you been son his dad asked.

I've been good dad. Mum, dad let me introduce you to my girlfriend mheerat. He said extending his arm towards me. Good evening ma, good evening sir i greeted them.

Good evening my dear. We're glad you made it. You don't know how much I've forced AZ here to find someone and settle down. When I found out he has a girlfriend, I felt like the happiest mother alive. My dear I hope you become his home.

The thoughts of getting married this afeez brought butterflies in my stomach. It'll be the best thing ever. INSHALLAH ma. I said to her. His mum welcomed me with open arms. We both got on the same page acting like we've known each other for a long time.

We were all sitted around the dinning table. Lots of dishes arranged on the table. My mouth watered just from the sight of it. While we were all eating, a man who looked exactly like afeez except he looked a bit older and taller than afeez walked in.

Hey family. Did you all miss me?

*Afeez

I almost chocked on my food. What are you doing here Tj.

Woah lil bro is that how you greet your brother. Didn't you miss me.

Huh! In your dreams. Fury started to erupt in me but I tried to keep my cool. I turned to my parents. Mum, dad what is he doing here.

Relax AZ, I invited him over plus he's family.

But dad... No but's boy. Listen to what he has to say atleast.

Yeah lil bro. About what happened last time am very sorry. I was in a tight position. I shut you out because of safety reasons man. Believe me. Am out of the game now. I longer belong to that group anymore it's all in the past. Forgive me man.

Huhhhh... Fine I said rolling my eyes. I might just consider your apology.

And who's this pretty lady over here Tj asked. This is mheerat my girlfriend I said placing a protective arm around her shoulder. Nice to meet you mheerat. Welcome to the family Tj told her. Thanks for having me. It's really nice knowing you although am just hearing about you for the first time.

Ahh don't mind AZ he's still mad at me am sure that's why he didn't mention anything about me to you.

"Duhh whatever...

I left mheerat with my mum. The both of them seem to get along very well. Am glad they're close. Tj and I went out to the balcony to have a bro to bro conversation.

Me: so why did you bail on your own brother like that?

Tj: when you came to live with me, j got very worried. I knew that eventually you'd find out that I was a mafia. I was dreadfully expecting the day you'd find out.

Me: but why Tj? Why did you go into the Mafia business in the first place?

Tj: you know how back during my college days I kept some really bad company, I quit with them so I could turn a new leaf and run dad's company very well. When they found out about this, they wanted to execute me. They hated me for turning my back against them. So they ganged up to take me out of the picture. That's what lead me to join the Mafia. I trained hard so I could defeat them. They came after me but they were no match against me.

Me:......

Tj: when you found out about it I got scared. I pushed you away because I didn't want my enemies knowing I have a family if not they'd make you a target. That was why I cut all ties with you to keep you safe. I didn't want you getting hurt because of me so I did what I had to do. Am really sorry bro. Am sorry I pushed you away. Forgive me.

Me: am sorry for staying mad at you all these years . I didn't know it was because of that. I thought you pushed me away because you didn't want me in your life anymore. I forgive you.

Tj: thanks man. I won't let us drift away anymore. Let's rekindle what we've lost theses past few years. Bro's before foe's?

Me: bro's before foe's.