TOLANI⬆
TOLANI'S POV
The rhythm of my favorite song pulses through the room, filling my new house in Lagos with a lively beat. Just then my phone pings, drawing my attention. I glance at the screen and see it's a message from my dearest cousin, Michael.
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ODE🤍 TOLANI IDIOT🙄
Guy, how far na?
I dey o
Hope you've settled and enjoying Lagos
Somehow sha but dis one wey you dey text me 👀, wetin you want?
So, I cannot check on my fav cousin again?
Okay na, sha ik u, wetin u want?
Me and d guys are having a small gathering at my place.
Since you are free come.
No
Aren't your friends like big snubby celebrities
They aren't as bad as the ones in La. They are not like that.
Umm still, plus my roommate isn't home tonight.
They are nice swear.
Okay but if they do anyhow, I will leave.
Kay it's by 6.
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Since it was already 4pm, I decide to have a shower, do my skincare and some makeup. I put on some nice casual clothing then texted my roommate to tell her I was out to Michael's before I left at 5:30pm.
Fucking Lagos traffic, what was meant to be a 30-minute drive from Lekki to VI ended up being an hour and a half. Once I got to Michael's place, I park car and head inside.
"Micheal!!!," I shouted "Tolani, you are here!" Michael hugs me then practically drags me to the sitting room where the boys; Lagos finest celebrities are playing FIFA. Michael my cousin better known as LONDON in the entertainment industry is a multitalented producer and DJ so he knows people. I stand awkwardly in the midst of the boys until Michael sensing my discomfort decides to introduce me, took him long enough.
"Guys, this is Tolani my cousin, Tolani this are my homies" he says and they all introduced themselves before I headed upstairs to chat with Michael's girlfriend Nkechi.
After about an hour, I go back downstairs because they ordered pizza and I love it so much. As we are eating the doorbell rings and Michael goes to open it "Remmyboi, how far na, fashionably late as always. Ayra, I told you to leave him if he wasted time." I hear him say "He practically bribed me with suya but forgot to get it" a voice I recognize as Ayra star replies "there's pizza inside, my cousin is there too please be nice and Rema don't even dare to try shit with her." Michael says before they enter.
I see Ayra first and I get so nervous when she walks to me and sit beside me #majorfangirlmoment "Wait no, Michael you didn't tell me that your cousin is Tolani, my sister showed me her content a while back and I loved it ever since," Ayra says "Omg thank you so much, I also love your music big fan" I reply, that's when Rema notices me "You must be Tolani, nice to meet you," "Nice to meet you too," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady despite the excitement bubbling inside me. "I'm a big fan of your music. It's incredible to finally meet you in person." Rema chuckled, a sound that sent a pleasant shiver down my spine. "Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy my music. I like your fit by the way" I replied "thanks
He brings out some fancy ass alcohol and everyone takes a shot. "So Tolani, what do you do?" Fireboy asks "I am an influencer and a model. Started as an Instagram model then went into youtube, TikTok and the rest came along." I reply "nice." "What brings you to Lagos, holiday?" Crayon asks "Nah I moved from LA" I say, "Why the move?" Bayanni chimes in "I need the change, life felt too boring. I already tried Italy, France, London and Dubai but I wasn't really feeling it so I came to Lagos" "How long did you stay in each of the places and why didn't you stay" Rema adds "Too lonely but I know people in Lagos.
I stayed in Italy for 3weeks, France for a month, 6 months in London and last month in Dubai but I think I am permanently in Lagos feels homey." "Before I forget Wizkid is hosting a party tomorrow and I have a few extra invites, Tolani why do you and your roommate join us?" Michael asks "sure" I say. We all keep chatting for a while before they decide to play truth or dare.
As Rema finished his dare, he winked at me, and I felt a flutter in my stomach. "Your turn, Tolani. Truth or dare?" I took a deep breath, trying to muster some courage. "Dare." Michael's grin was positively wicked. "I dare you to kiss Rema on the cheek." My heart raced at the daring dare, but I decided to go for it. I stood up, walked over to Rema, and planted a soft kiss on his cheek, feeling a rush of exhilaration. The room erupted into cheers and laughter, and Rema flashed me a charming smile. "Not bad, Tolani." The rest of the night is pleasant before I headed home.
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RomanceTolani returns to Lagos, eager for a fresh start, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets her cousin's charming friend. Though she's known her cousin, the renowned Afrobeats producer "LONDON," for years, she never anticipated that his c...
