Smiles of the heart( Obianuju II)

The beauty of love 2

Ademilade

A rush of of jealousy swept through me and I curled my fingers up tightly in anger.

Why is the so-called Landon staring at my fiancee? Even as he performs on stage,his gaze lingered on her.

What the hell is he trying to do? I glared hard at him. Is he trying to hit on her in front of me?

"D**n him."I banged my fist on the table and stood up in a huff,

I couldn't take it any longer.

"Let us go." I said to Obianuju.

" But why?"She slurred and looked up at me with droopy eyes.

Gosh! She was completely wasted after only one drink.

"Come here." I crooned, bending to pick her up in a bridal style.

"I ...don't ...want to....go ...home." She whined like a child.

"We ain't going home."I hushed her up with a kiss.

She returned my kiss passionately, and when I pulled my head back, she relaxed into my arms and leaned her head against my shoulder.

"Good girl." I picked up her phone, tucked it in my pocket and walked out of the noisy club,and through a narrow passage to the hotel reception.

"Good evening ma'am." I greeted the woman behind the desk.

She raised her head and looked at me

"Good evening." She smiled lightly. "How can I help you?"

"I need a room to pass the night."

She nodded and glanced down at Obianuju. "I can see your girlfriend is all wasted."she grinned like an i***t.

"The room please." I tapped my foot impatiently,

What business does she have with my drunk girlfriend?

"Oh Sorry." She quickly apologised ."There is an available room upstairs, the first one by the right."

Without a word, I turned toward the stairs and proceeded to climb it when I suddenly remembered that I haven't paid her.

"Ma'am." I spun around and caught her staring at me lustfully.

Unbelievable!!!

"What is it fine boy?" She winked at me

"The room." I scoffed silently . "How much for a night?"

"Erm........"She looked into the big book in front of her,flipping through its pages. "#7000." She finally answered. "You should pay through transfer."she quickly added.

"To which account?"I arched my eyebrow.

"The hotel's account." She replied. "The details is pasted on the room door."

"Alright". I adjusted my hold, wrapping my left hand around Obianuju and climbed up the stairs with difficulty, stopping in front of the first room.

I kicked the door open and walked into the spacious room and gently placed her on the bed.

"Demi."She chewed on her lips and held unto my shirt loosely.

"What is it babe?" I stared into her face.

She smiled lightly and closed her eyes . "I love you."

"I love you too." I brushed her hair lightly and squatted beside her. "Much more than you can imagine."

There was a brief silence, and then she spoke again.

"Please don't leave me."She begged. "Stay here with me."

"Of course." I kicked off my shoes and climbed into the bed

"Do you want me to switch off the light bulb?"I asked softly

She shook her head lightly and wrapped her hands around me. "Just stay with me."

I buried my face in her hair and breathe in her scent, savouring the way it's musky sweetness filled my nose.

"Good night babe."I watched her sleep, her chest lifting and falling till I fell asleep.

*

Obianuju.

The pain in my head became milder and the pounding awfully loud.

Queasiness overtook me, and as I slowly opened my eyes,everything around me seemed strange.

Where am I? I rubbed my bleary eyes. The last thing I could remember was partying at the club with——

Ademilade. A warm feeling settled inside me and I smiled to myself as I remembered his soft touch and hot kisses.

But where is he? I sat up in the bed and reached for my phone which was on a low stool, only to see that I had missed six calls. Three alone from Chichi.

Chissos! I clicked on her number and was about to dial it when the door creaked open and Ademilade walked in.

"Babe." I jumped out of the bed and hugged him.

He laughed lightly and held me to him.

"How was your night?"

"It was fine." I pulled out of the hug and studied his face for a moment. "Where are you coming from?"

"Downstairs." he walked past me to the bed. "I went to clear up the bills. "he took out his phone and sat down. "Aren't you having lectures today?"

"Lecture?" I stared down at my phone and my eyes popped out of its socket in disbelief. 10:00am.

Oh no! I had only an hour left to prepare for class.

I tossed my phone on the bed and rushed into the bathroom.I washed my face and looked into the mirror to see a person with long dishevelled hair staring back at me.

Chai! I looked like a mad woman.

I returned to the room and found Ademilade stretched out on the bed, hands clasped behind his head as he stared at the ceiling.

Is he alright??

"Baby." I called out softly as I moved closer to him.

He slowly shifted his gaze to me and smiled. "You done?"

Seeing beams of smile plastered on his face got rid of the worries in my heart,and I wanted to assume he was perfectly okay.

"Yes." I picked up my phone and slid my feet into my slippers . "Let's us go." I walked ahead of him out of the room, down the stairs, and outside to his car.

Pulling the car door open, I slid into the passenger seat and he did the same at his own end.

He started the car and drove out of the compound, down the road as he headed to my hostel.

*

We got to the hostel and Demi drove into the compound and parked out in front of the building.

"Go on in." he spoke softly. "I will wait here for you."

Alright." I got out of the car, climbed up the balcony and scurried through the long passage to my room.

Entering, I found Chichi seated on the bed, her earpiece in her ears as she nodded her head back and front.

"And she is finally home." she drawled .

"Where is Shakirat?" I asked, ignoring her sneer.

"You have got a phone right?" She sniggered.

"Chichi." I shot her a warning glare

"Alright! Alright! Alright." She raised her hand in defeat. "She left for school not quite long."

Like seriously! I kicked out my slippers, quickly took off my clothes and rushed into the bathroom; then I brushed my teeth and stepped into the bathtub and had a quick bath.

When done, I returned to the room and ambled to the wardrobe,reaching into it for a black gown and undies which I hurriedly wore.

"What of Demi?" Chichi broke the silence in the room.

I looked at her in the mirror . "Outside." I successfully slid my feet into a black shoe and began brushing my hair.

"But why?" She arched her eyebrow . "Is it because of me? Is that why he didn't pass the night here?"

"No baby."I laughed lightly. "He needed a little privacy and nothing more." I grabbed a red handbag and shoved my book into it. "See you later." I blew her a kiss, and with that, rushed out of the room and through the long passage.

I got outside the house and found Demi leaning against his car, his gaze fixed on his phone.

"Baby." I jumped over the gutter to him and only then did he notice me.

His slowly trailed his eyes all over me and I started to think that I dressed poorly.

"Is my dressing okay?" I was forced to ask.

"It is more than okay." his response made me blush. "You look stunning."he half smiled and held the door open for me.

"Thanks." I excitedly climbed into the passenger seat, glad that he still found me attractive.

"You are welcome." he closed the door behind me, turned around and got into the driver seat.

Starting the car, he drove to the school.

*

By the time we arrived at school, it was 11:00am on the dot.Just in time for my class to begin.

Demi slowly pulled out of the road and skidded to a halt in front of the faculty.

"Thanks." I opened the car door and slid a leg out. "You will wait for me right?" I held my breathe as I waited for his answer.

"In your room ." he whispered

"Thank goodness."I let out a deep breathe.

He chuckled lightly. "Were you thinking I would leave like that?"he searched through my gaze

I nodded slowly.

"No babe." he leaned forward to peck my forehead. "That is not possible."he smirked at me. "Run along else you would be late for class."

I smirked back at him. "Alright sir." I stepped out of the car and slammed the door shut.

"I love you." I stuck my tongue out to him and laughed as I ran into the building.

I ran lightly up the stairs, and through the hallway to the lecture room and walked in to see Shakirat talking with the media president—Caleb.

"Shakirat." I marched up to her. "Why didn't you wait .........."I stood mid sentence when my gaze landed on Caleb swollen face.

"Caleb."I called out in shock . "Who did this to you?"

"Landon." Shakirat answered.

"No, he ...isn't ....the one." Caleb winced in pain as he spoke. "It ...is ...his ...boys". he averted his gaze from me and stared down at his hand.

"Is this because of the online gossip?" My voice turned to a whisper and I looked at Shakirat, conflicted.

She nodded slowly.

"Oh my God." My whole body trembled and I was overwhelmed with a feeling of guilt, knowing I was partly to be blamed.

*

Ademilade

Well!!I drove back to Obianuju hostel with a heavy heart.

I just couldn't get Landon's face out of my head, and the look in his eyes when he stared at me.

It left a strange feeling inside me and strangely reminded me of my worst enemy——-Dave.

Are they brothers?

Fishing my phone out of my pocket, I connected it to the car speaker and dialled Tobi's number.

He should know the beast better!!

"Demi."his voice rang out through. "How are you?"

"Just curious." I replied. "Does Dave have a brother?" I threw the question at him.

"Dave." he muttered. "Why are you asking?"

"Just answer me."I snapped at him.

"Yes."he exhaled deeply. "A younger brother."

My heart began to race faster.

"But he is in the state." he quickly added.

"The state?" I retorted. "Are you sure about that?"

There was a long pause,and then he sighed.

"I don't know, I can't really say. We were never close remember??"

Oh right! I am back to square one!

"But why are you asking?"

"Nothing." I simply replied and ended the phone call.

I couldn't possibly tell him what I wasn't sure of.

*

Getting to the hostel, I parked out in front of the building,right beside Obianuju's old and worn out car.

A wave of shame hit me and I stepped out of the car,feeling so small.

So bad of me to let her ride in this crap!

I climbed up to the balcony and walked through the passage to her room.

The door was slightly ajar so I pushed it open and walked in to find chichi sleeping.

Smiling lightly, I pulled the covers over her and opened the wardrobe and looked into it for my clothes.

I easily found them. They were neatly arranged in a corner in the wardrobe,free from stains and offensive odour.

I place my phone and car key on the surface and took out a T-shirt and jean along with a boxer, then I walked into the small bathroom, and had a quick bath.

When done, I hurriedly changed into the cloth and returned to the room just in time to hear my phone ring. I reached for it to check out the caller and noticed it was an unsaved number.

Who could it be? I received it right away.

"Hello baby." A familiar voice rang out through——Emma.

"Baby." I scoffed . "Don't ever call me that?" I warned.

"But why? Is it because of your..........."I hung up the call on her before she could spill out more nonsense.

"Who was that?" The sudden sound of Chichi's voice startled me.

I turned around and found her awake

"It is no one."I forced a smile.

"That is a lie." She accused. "I over heard you................

"Do you want to assist me in surprising your sister?" I quickly changed the topic.

"Hmmmh." She titled her head slightly, as if thinking.

"Surprise her with what?"

"Will you help me?" I asked again

"Sure." She readily agreed and I sighed in relief.

Thank God!!!

*

Obianuju

After three hours of boring lecture, the professor left the class and a feeling of relief swept through the whole room.

Yippee! I shove my book into my hand bag and stood up excitedly, facing Shakirat.

"Let us go."

"Sure." she got off her seat and led the way out of the lecture room, down the stairs, and out of the building.

"Did you come with your car?" She asked, her eyes wandering around.

"No."

"But why?" She questioned . "Oh! Demi brought you to school." She answered herself.

"Crazy." I mumbled under my breathe and started towards the motion ground when a black venza pulled up in front of me.

Who is this one? I took a step backward.

Almost immediately,the car door opened and Chichi jumped out .

"Chichi." My jaw dropped. "What are you doing here?"

"I came with Demi." She replied excitedly.

Demi? I shifted my gaze from her to the car, only to see Demi alighting from it.

"Hi baby." he smiled lightly and tossed a key to me."

I stared down at the key, and then back at him.

"What is this meant..........."I trailed off and clamped a hand over my mouth as the realisation dawned on me.

The car belonged to me!!!

"Good heavens!"I literally flew on him and hugged him tightly.

"Thanks so much baby."

"It is nothing." he patted my back lightly. "I should have done it earlier, I am sorry it took so long."

In stunned silence, I pulled out of the hug, my huge eyes, disbelieving, I stared at him.

"What ...did .. I ...do ...to deserve .....your love?" I stuttered as I spoke.

"A lot." he replied. "Your loved me at my worst and brought out my best. No greater part illuminates the path than the love you have brought into my life.

I was humbled by his words and cried tears of joy .

I wasn't sure how a woman like me deserves a man like him, but I vow to spend the rest of my life trying to become the answer.

I love you Ademilade!!

TBC