The Bridge (Book 1 of Xav-Verse)

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SIX

Richard and Angela's relationship dubbed the RichGela relationship came as a pleasant surprise to their friends who were so filled with joy for them.

"Finally, the long awaited bond has been formed," that was Kim.

"Angel got her boo oh, Angel got her boo oh, Angel got her boo oh, Angel got her boo oh, Angel got her boo oh," Lisa sang and danced in jubilation.

To them, it was worth celebrating, they've been waiting for this like the second coming of Christ. They truly deserve each other, the love and attraction was immense and to them, it would have been a tragedy if it hadn't led into something this beautiful for the love birds.

The love birds lived their lives for each other, expressing and exuding love and affection, supporting, honouring and caring for one another. Their bond, their love, their affection glowed brightly like a supernova to the admiration and envy of everyone around especially their friends making them subject of relentless teasing and compliments.

"Richy, just take a look at how pure you are now, dating Angela has truly transformed you," Francis said.

"Yes, but this is the same girl he was doing shakara for (yes, but this is the same girl he was being unnecessarily dramatic to), thank God he finally loaned sense," Collins said.

"Dude!!!!!" That was Richard.

"Ehee, abi na lie? (Is it true? Am I lying?)" Collins directed at him.

"Babe, see how you are glowing, you've even added," Ann said.

"Really?" Angela asked getting up to check herself.

"Yes in the right places. Your hips, butt and boobs have increased. Love is truly a beautiful thing. You're always smiling nowadays," Ann replied.

The love between the couple was huge but when measured in a love scale, Richard love was nothing compared to that of Angela. This girl was deeply in love with him, love that he tries to measure up to but such ends in futility. Her love for him increased every passing moment. She showered with so much love, affection, support, care and honour beyond his comprehension. He never thought someone could ever love like that.

"Heart, I love you so much, words can't express. I'm so damn obsessed with you. Please don't betray this, me," she always said to him, sometimes staring deeply at him in their cuddled state.

Her intense love for him makes him scared. According to her it's beyond love, it's obsession, love obsession. This puts him in a state of fear and duress, what about if he's unable to live up to expectations? What if he fails her? Will she be able to deal with it? What about him, will he be able to bear such burden? All this freaks him out, but such love is rare, a lady of her kind is hard to find. She's a priceless jewel, his priceless jewel, losing her will be an act of folly on his part, besides, getting a lady that will endow him with so much love and affection may take eternity. He mustn't lose her, he shouldn't lose her, he can't lose her, he won't lose her. He's going to give her the one thing she so desires from him, his love and affection, that's his vow. She's his God given eternal partner, his right one and he is going to ensure she is happy, well loved and protected.

Being in a relationship with a wealthy lady who is deeply in love with you equates to you being a recipient of financial and material benefits. Angela relentlessly and effortlessly showered him with material provisions, gifts and money. She ensures he lacks nothing, but, there is a problem. Remember Richard's independency attitude, yes that one, that's the problem. To Angela, his 'Annoying Prudeness' as she dubs it, is a massive ache. As usual, he hardly ask for material and financial help, and he hardly takes such from her. This has created a huge problem between them. This issue is their bone of contention. Richard's reasons for such attitude is, one, his independency mindset and ideology. He isn't use to depending on someone or receiving from someone, such makes him uncomfortable and less of a person. According to him, it tramples on his dignity, he fancies independency and of course being the giver. Two, he doesn't want to be seen or give the impression of a gold digger, he hates such and does not like or want to be associated with it, it's against his principles. Three, secretly, he's preventing a scenario where he gets disregarded by her because of her wealth. When and if she sees that he isn't interested in her wealth, she will stay put. Yea yea yea, we've been through this, what's the need for that? Does Angela look like someone with such attitude? Pfff. Well, don't blame a nigga for being cautious of life, it's called being a survivor, besides, that's why it's a secret. What does Angela has to say about this 'ANNOYING PRUDENESS'? Simple, to her, it's just lame, unnecessary and unneeded.