What The Heart wants
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Damilola Akintoye ,a 30 year old business minded lady. She is an independent woman who wants nothing to do men.she just wants to be successful and live her life.
That's untill she mets Tayo oyelade, a 24 year old that is interning at her company. He falls for her and tries to convince her to date him.
Although damilola ends up falling for him, she stays clear of him due their age difference which is against their society norms.
Read Now to find out if they end up together.
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