Chapter 17

Slowly opening my eyes, I looked at my surroundings and I can't find Zeal anywhere. Either Mrs. Gloria or Yola is with her. I need to tell them to always drop a note beside me anytime they pick her up cos I might have a serious heart attack if this continues.

I picked up my phone from the night stand and looked at my screen saver. It was a picture of Zeal and I when she clocked 6 months. We took the picture in  the park few blocks away from the house last Christmas. She was in a pink fluffy sweater and a pink head warmer with straps. Strands of her black curly hair fell on her face. She was smiling showing her cute dimples and tiny gums with 2 teeth. Her blue eyes was my weakness I could stare at it all day.

Checking my Emails and DMS from my social media accounts, I didn't find anything interesting. I rolled out of my bed and dragged myself to the bathroom. Tangled hair, swollen eyes, oily face and lots more was what the mirror told me. I splashed some water on my face and brushed my teeth. Walking out of the  bathroom, I went over to Zeal's room and picked out everything I needed to get her ready for the day. Since Mrs Gloria is watching her for me today, it's best I make her work easier.

An hour later, i was done preparing Zeal. I checked my time and saw that I was meeting Elvis in an hour time. I gave Zeal on last pat on her hair then kept her on the high chair.

"Sweetheart, smile for mummy" she gave me a little smile showing off her dimples. I took a shot and it came out nice.

"my baby is finnneee" Zeal giggled and blushed at my compliments. Babies be acting like adults, always blushing when you compliment them.

I put her in the fancy walker then rolled her to the kitchen where everyone was. Handing her over to Mrs Gloria, I ran back to the room cos I was already behind time.

I quickly took a shower and checked a for a simple style of hair that will go with my outfit. After styling my hair I checked the time and saw I had just 10 minutes left. I certainly did not have the time to apply any makeup and I hate being late for anything.

I heard my phone ping and i checked it out to see it was the address of the restaurant I responded that quickly.

"On my way.."

His response was fast..

"Lier you haven't left the house yet"

A giggle escaped my lips. Nigga be feeling like a psych now, well I pray I don't meet Mr. traffic on my way or else I'll be caught. I quickly moisturized my face, brushed my thick lashes and applied a strawberry flavored lipgloss. I picked my car keys from the hook, grabbed my purse and ran out of the house after giving Zeal a quick kiss.

5minutes later, I was in a parking lot of a little fancy restaurant.  Hmmm seems mystery guy has a good taste. Stealing one last glance at my face and getting a confirmation that in good to go, I slide out of the vehicle and walked towards the restaurant.

Opening the door, a bell chimed and a petite blonde hostess approached me.

"Hello welcome, Do you need a single table or Table for two?"

"Ehm, I'm actually here to meet someone.."

"I'm here to meet Mr. Elvis" I quickly added

"Right here mam"

She led me to a secluded part of the resturant and a bit impressed that someone I haven't met before could go this far just to make sure that I was comfortable when meeting him for the first time.

I walked majestically into the room capturing the attention of Elvis who was sitting nervously at a corner in the room with dim lights and candles. I was mesmerized and pleased..

Elvis quickly got up from his chair and straightening his suit.. he approached me with his arms outstretched for a hug..

"Hey babe" he said with a deep husky voice and instantly all hell broke loose between my legs..

I hugged him fully engulfing myself in his arms .. I sniffed his perfume and at that point I knew that if we meet again, I'm definitely going to get addicted to this mans aroma..

"Hey there"

"You look stunning" he said using his eyes to survey my outfit and licking his lips which made my pearl to clinch in appreciation..

"Thank you" I responded blushing furiously

“Alright, its time to give you that date of your choice”he clasped his hands to get my attebtion off his lips that I really wanted to kiss badly..

“Hmm I didn’t see you as the kind of guy to go all out to impress a girl.. I’m surprised” I said trying my best to flirt responsibly

“Only for you baby.. just you”

“Stop it EL…which one do we start with first………. “

Time gently flew by while we got talking and tasting the different brands of Cereals but while doing that I was slowly socking in everything I liked about this man.. Yes I know its too soon but 2 months is enough for me to loosen up a bit.. We’ve been flirting on phone and complementing each other often so now is not the time to act shy. I knew what I wanted and I’m defintely going for it.

Elvis is a handsome man and he knows that he his handsome which increased his ego by a thousand folds but his carisma what was drew me to him the more. He was……

“Ama please can you stop staring at me”

I’m sorry I got lost in my thoughts”

“I know” he said looking at me intensely like he was trying to read my mind “ what’s bothering you? Do you mind sharing it with me?” El asked while he sits up and straitening his ataire ..

“ nothing much.. I’m looking at looking and realising how handsome you look. “mi said to him causing him to blush furiously..

“ thank you”

“ I’ll loved to head home now.. my baby should be asleep by now

We got up from our chairs and headed towards the parking lot. I stopped in front of my car and turned to face Elvis..

“ I really enjoyed my self today. Thank you so much”

“ its okay sweetheart..”

Elvis walked closer to me trapping me in between my car door and his chest, raising his right hand he placed it right above my shoulders and leaned in bringing his face closer to mine.

“ can you just kiss me already?” I let out a scream clearly fustrated with the constant tension around us. Elvis hugs me. His nostrils brushes the crock of my neck sending shiver down my spine. His lips finanly brushing mine and he captures them slowing. His tongue explores my mouth slowly and I melt in his soft touch . Elvis is using his free hands to support my back and I trail my hands on his chest exploring every single layer of his abs.. letting go of the car he digs his free hands into my hair and a moan escapes my lips. He pulls out of the kiss and I protest quietly..

“ mama I’m trying so hard to be a gentle man here”

“ will you be my girlfriend?”