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Chapter 15: NOAH

Should i make her the one?

          I kept contemplating on if i should get to know her and become friends for benefits. She's really pretty. Every quality i need in a woman, Iris has it. I think i'll have to shoot my shot. I need to get her to fall for me. I need to release my lustful desires.

           It was now time for the wedding. Everyone walked into the church, while i walked beside Yinka into the church. Time for some best man duties.

           Jasmine walked down the aisle with her dad and she looked really beautiful. Staring at her, i decided to compare her beauty with that of Iris. I then moved my gaze from her to Iris and met her staring at me. "Yes....." I uttered, barely moving my lips.

          I need to keep her eyes on me. At least, that's a step to getting her. But i must admit, Iris was a lot prettier than Jasmine. She had an oblong face while Jasmine had a round face shape. Her beauty looks ethereal. I think it's because of her Italian roots.

          Jasmine and Yinka exchanged vows and did all the necessary. While they did all that, i could still feel Iris staring at me.

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          Finally, the wedding service was over and everyone was dancing to some gospel music. It'll soon be time for the wedding reception. As they danced, it was now time for Jasmine to throw the bouquet.

          From where i was, i scanned the Church for Iris but didn't see her. Oh no, i really need to talk to her. The bouquet was thrown and it landed in front of a lady. My eyes quickly went to the lady and thank goodness, it was Iris. I watched her pick the bouquet and utter some words to the people behind her. Now i need to watch her without blinking. She stared back at me and walked out of the church. I quickly carried the cup of wine i was drinking and followed her without it looking suspicious.

          Slowly, i walked out of the church and saw her standing in the parking lot. Now is my chance. She looked really tired and frustrated. Quietly, i walked up to Iris and stood behind her.

           "Hey, Iris..." She turned and stared at me. She looked like a Damsel in distress. "Uhm....are you okay?" I asked feeling concerned about her. No, i can't feel anything for her. It's purely for lust.

          "Hello...Noah. Yeah, i'm fine."

           "Are you sure?"

          "To be honest with you, i'm not okay. I need to go home."

           "Alright. Who's coming to pick you?"

           "My aunt."

          "Have you called her?" I hope she doesn't come.

          "Well, i was about to call her before you interrupted." She said still trying to block sun rays. I need to act fast.

           "Yikes....can i drop you off then? That'll be my little way of saying sorry."

          "Uhm....okay. But there's a little problem. I don't know my address."

         "Oh...that's not a problem. Let me have your phone so i can track your aunty. She should be at home by now....that's if she went to the market"

         "Alright." She handed her phone to me. Bingo!

          "Okay. Let's go." I said to her. I looked for a place to drop my cup, but seeing none, i dropped it and it shattered. After all, i could  buy ten of it. I watched her reaction. She didn't really like the attention it called.

        I held her hand and walked her to my black Toyota 4runner. We had a little conversation and after some minutes, we arrived at where she lives. I'm so happy i was able to convince her to come for the wedding after party.

          I offered her my hand to seal our friendship and she agreed. This is amazing. She got down from the car and waved at me, i waved back and started my engine.

         "Know her place, spoke to her and, we're now friends." I said as i typed down her contact into my phone. Thank the lord for my photographic memory.

          I arrived at my three bedroom apartment and parked my car. I was really exhausted. I need to apologize to Yinka for leaving without telling him. My original plan was to drop Iris off and return to the wedding venue but, i guess the body wants what it wants.

        I sluggishly undressed and walked into my bathroom to have a quick shower and doze off. I had just finished taking a shower when i walked out of my bathroom into my bedroom in my white robe when i heard a notification alarm from my phone. I walked to my phone and saw a message for me from my elder sister. "What would make Hepzibah message me on a regular day after not calling or speaking to me after two years. That's strange." I opened the message and it read;

        I'll be coming to Nigeria on Monday. Make sure to get things ready for my return. I don't want any form of inconvenience. Thank you.

Hell....Fucking...No!!!!

         What on earth would make Hepzibah return to Nigeria from Atlanta. After five years of last being in Nigeria and two years of not talking to me, this is what i get from her? This won't be good. I know she has a dark plan. But i'll have to wait for her to return to know what it is.

         I laid down on my bed, scrolling through Instagram feed in order to keep my mind away from the fact that my sister we'll be returning soon. While scrolling i started feeling groggy. I turned off my phone and had a little nap.

         I woke and checked the time, 7pm. God damn, how did i sleep that long? That was literally four hours of sleep. I jumped out of my bed and had my bath. I wore a pink shirt paired with a blue suit trouser and a pair of palm slippers. Nothing over the top. Its not a date night and i don't want to steal the spotlight from Yinka and Jasmine.

          I took my phone, my car key, a white handkerchief and walked to my car. I locked my door and checked the time on my phone, 7:55pm. I don't need to keep Iris waiting, that'll spoil my plan.

       Hopefully, you guys enjoyed this chapter. Writing Noah's side of the story hasn't been easy for me🤧. I tried avoiding it but for some reasons, i changed my mind.

       One of it being, i want my readers to have a little knowledge of what's going on especially because i'll be  introducng some new characters from his side. So it's sort of like a movie.

       The next chapter will be coming soon. Stay tuned.

                                                 Byeee💋