THE ONE

TWO

The next morning,
Bankole's Residence.

Jasmine wakes up happy and excited as the events of last night flash through her mind making her smile and blush. She stretches her body and stands up to use the bathroom when she notices a note on the bed. She picks it up to read:

Hello love,

Good morning, I hope your night was amazing. Wish you a wonderful day ahead. Breakfast is served.

Love,

Mr. Banks

She sighs holding the note to her chest in contentment, amazed at his sudden shower of love. She quickly uses the bathroom and leaves for the kitchen in excitement for the surprise. She gasps at the contents on the table and picks up a slim parcel with a red bow. She unwraps the box, a silver bracelet lying on a red velvet cloth. It is beautiful and has four different charms with their initials, his company's logo, a heart shape, and a ballerina.

She puts on the bracelet and sits down to enjoy her breakfast. Minutes later, driving down to work she makes a mental to show her appreciation. Maybe, just maybe luck is on her side and God is finally listening to her prayers. Who knows? They might even start planning for a family if everything remained stable.

The same day,

Barbie's office.

It has been two days since she met the handsome stranger at the supermarket. She feels warm reminiscing about his looks, his smile, and his dimples. Oh God, he smelt so good and she loved his scent. This feeling was different and exciting, She feels anxious about seeing or hearing his voice again. They had exchanged numbers and he had promised to call and also attend Lily's birthday party.

Since her divorce, dating, and marriage has been screwed off her priority list. Finding out about her husband's affair destroyed any beliefs in love and men.

She jolts out of her seat at the sound of her phone ringing and blinks when she sees the name of the caller ID. She gently picks up the phone and clicks on the receiver button.

"Hello," she croaks.

The person asks, "Hey am I speaking with Barbie?"

"Yes."

"Do you know who is speaking?"

She smiles, "Hmm. What do you think?"

He laughs, "Well, I just wanted to be sure you saved my number and also did not give him me a false one too."

"I am not available for such games, I either give you my number or I do not give you at all"

"Now that's interesting. why did you give me your number then?" The caller asked.

"I guess out of curiosity." You looked cute with your dimples and sexy smile. She adds silently.

"Hello, Barbie. Can you hear me?"

"Yes, I can. What did you say?"

"Nothing. You grew quiet."

"I am sorry. I was thinking about something."

"It is okay. About the party on Wednesday, how are the preparations going?"

"It is going as planned. I am expecting you will be there as promised."

"I will be there as promised."

"Okay. Until then, I bid you farewell." She said.

"Well same here, Miss B." The caller replies and ends the call. She arcs her brows smiling down at the screen of her phone. She shakes her head and tries focusing on some paperwork but her mind keeps playing back their phone conversation and the thought of seeing him again.