*The above imageð is useful! That's what Freddy is wearing ð What do you think of it?
I really like the image in the other chapter! That's what Naomi is wearing! I wish I could wear it too âº
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I sat awkwardly, fiddling with my fingers.
Anything could happen! What if my parents saw me? What if a nosy neighbor saw me? What if this date is not even interesting or romantic?
I glanced at Freddy. He was calmly playing a game on his phone. I leaned close and peeped. He was actually playing Subway surfer!
My lashes batted and my gaze fell on his face.
Geez, I can't understand how this boy is handsome. I guess you can't judge a person's look on uniform. See them on mufti and you will know what's up! True beauty can be hidden if you have an ugly uniform.
I gazed at his long lashes. How are boys so lucky with lashes! I want a long one too!
A small smile tugged on my face.
Nice work, Naomi! Your first boyfriend is handsome. How come I never saw this? I can be blind eh!
I froze when Freddy's eyes darted to mine. He arched a brow at me and examined my frozen face.
Why am I acting so weird today?
The tension of the car atmosphere increased when Freddy leaned in. It was as if he wanted to figure out something.
If you are trying to find out whether I am weird, then yes! I am weird! It all started today! I think I am losing my senses.
He stopped when his face was inches away from me.
"You..." he trailed off.
I could not even look away. It was as if my eyes were glued to his.
"You look really beautiful!" he smiled.
Wait! What? I didn't expect such a compliment.
I leaned away and blinked. I needed to digest those words I wasn't expecting.
"Tha...Thank you" I stuttered and snapped my head to stare at the window.
Don't mind me. I'm just doing what a girl would do at my situation. I'm blushing!
"You are acting different! What's wrong?" he asked.
"Hmm...Nothing!"
"Hey!" he placed a finger under my jaw and tilted my head till I was facing him. "You worry too much!"
I rolled my eyes.
"Trust me! I will do my best to make this date an awesome one! Just smile" he assured.
I definitely didn't want to smile but when he smiled, I got infected. His smile is charming.
Fine boy! But I won't tell you that!
I nodded and faced the window again.
"Hey, can you beat my highest score in Subway surfer?" he boasted. "I'm awesome in this game".
I pursed my lips and eyed him. "Awesome my foot! Gimme (Give me) that phone jare! Let me show you how it's done" I hissed.
Just in case you are not aware! I am not good at this game but to make this place fun. Let me just try my luck.
I began playing the game with absolute concentration.
"Aargh!" I lost.
"Aargh!" I lost again.
"Aargh! Why am I losing?" I yelled.
"It's simple" he sniggered. "Cos you are a loser" he burst into laughters.
"Haha! Very funny!" I exclaimed sarcastically.
"Okay! Let me show you how it is really done" he snatched the phone from me.
He began to play.
Wow! This guy is a boss in this game! Med oo!
"Fredrick!" a baritone called.
Freddy and I snapped our head to the driver.
"Yes?" Freddy replied.
"We have reached your destination" the driver smiled. "Have fun"
I glanced at the window and my eyes widened. Boldly written on the building was the word 'SHOPRITE'. Shoprite is more of a shopping mall. The fun part about it, is that it has entertainment centres. It has a cinema, an arcade and a playground for kids.
That's where you can find bouncing castles. I loved it when I was a kid. I don't think I could be allowed in it but I still love and wish to bounce in one.
I turned to Freddy. He had a worried look and he rubbed his neck with his hand.
"I just thought it would be okay if we had fun rather than eat lunch in a restaurant," he mumbled.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go na!" I grinned.
He sighed in relief and opened the door. He hopped out and I did too.
We walked to the entrance with big smiles on our face.
"Let's take a selfie!" Freddy beamed.
I looked at the entrance door that isn't far from us and then to him. "Let's just go in"
"Nope! Let's take some selfies!"
"No, Freddy! I don't like taking pictures"
He waved his phone at me. That's when I noticed the brand.
An iPhone? Wow!
"Let me see your phone," I requested.
He passed it to me. I pushed my bottom lip out and blinked at the magnificent phone.
"Nice phone" I examined how good it would fit in my palm.
It is even the big kind. I like large, slim phones. It makes me feel proud of myself. Phones with small shape are not my favorite.
"So, can we take the selfie?" he took the phone and tapped on it. In a second, a light flashed at my face.
"What did you do?" I yelled.
"You were looking too good. So I took a picture of you" he sticked his tongue out.
"Let me see it!"
"No!" he chuckled and ran away.
I ran after him. He was running in circle at the parking lot. He paused and took a selfie of himself. I got close to him and slapped his head.
"Give me now!"
He laughed and threw his arm on my shoulder. He pulled me close to him and began to take several shots with him, doing different faces and me, looking like a dummy.
"Fine!" I yelled and folded my arms. My brows furrowed. He took another shot.
"What's wrong?"
"If you want to take selfies, don't you think your girlfriend should look pretty in it?"
"Okay, Cupcake" he winked. "Let's take cute selfies".
He tilted his phone up and I leaned close to him and gave my finest smile. He took the shot and it came out well.
"OMG! I look so pretty!" I stared at the screen.
"Of course you do"
"Your camera is too good. Let's take more selfies" I giggled.
"Let's do this"
We began to take different selfies. We did every silly faces we could remember. I won't be surprised if Freddy's phone storage gets full.
"Let's go inside" I suggested and pointed to the entrance door that people flooded. He nodded and took hold of my hand.
I tilted my head and gave him a questioning look.
Why is he holding my hand?
He smirked and asked, "Can't I hold my girlfriend's hand?"
With that said, he laced his fingers into mine and it fitted properly. I looked at his bright black eyes and shrugged.
"Okay! Let's hold hands" I giggled and we strolled to the door. His fingers woven with mine.
We got inside and glancing at all the stores. My eyes caught a shop selling ice cream. I pulled Freddy with me as I dashed to the shop.
Yummy! Ice cream!
"Hey, cupcake! What's wrong?" Freddy exclaimed as I jerked him into the shop.
"Ice cream!" was my reply. I pulled my hands away from his and looked into the glass that displayed the fantastic and appealing ice cream.
Which flavor should I take? Which is the best flavor? Hmm...
"Cupcake!" Freddy chirped.
"Yeah! What?" I answered absentmindedly with my eyes still on the ice cream.
"I need you!" he exclaimed.
Need me?
My head whipped to his direction.
What?
My wide eyes stared at him in disbelief. He was actually talking about a real cupcake. I can't believe I actually answered him when he called me cupcake. He licked his lips and pointed at a cupcake. "I need that one" he cooed to the shopkeeper.
I am pretty sure the word cupcake is not in my birth certificate!
My brow knitted. I rolled my eyes at him and ordered my ice cream.
"Vanilla and strawberry ice cream, please!" I beamed.
"Cupcake!" Freddy's voice rang.
I won't fall for that.
"Hey," he tapped my shoulder.
"What?" I sneered.
"You should definitely try a cupcake" he winked.
"Not funny!" I hissed.
"I love cupcake!" he simpered. "In fact, I love anything that is cake".
"Well, I love ice cream" I selected the ice cream that was in a cup. With a smile, I used a spoon and scooped a little content into my mouth. We walked out of the shop.
"Who do I prefer? You or a real cupcake" Freddy teased and munched on his cupcake.
"Don't even dare compare me with a cupcake. I am a human being, fool" I hissed.
"I think I prefer..."
I cut him short and replied, "Who do I prefer? Ice cream or Freddy? I think ice cream. Sorry Freddy".
"Well, I actually prefer you. My Cupcake is sweeter than a real cupcake" he smirked and winked at me.
Now, I feel guilty! Am I a bad person? I picked an ice cream over my boyfriend! Geez, what kind of girlfriend am I ?
I forced a small smile. I feel strange. His reply is really making me feel awkward.
"Aren't you angry I picked ice cream over you?".
"Nah! I know you are trying to hide your feelings! It's obvious you have fallen for my charm" he bragged and threw his arm on my shoulder.
"Not only charm! Abeg! Shift jare!" I shrugged his arm off my shoulder.
"Why are you hiding your feelings? I know you love me" he winked.
"Love my foot. Stop deceiving yourself!" I taunted and smacked his head. He whined and poked his finger at my stomach.
I poked him back. He narrowed his eyes at me and chuckled. I smiled and continued to enjoy my ice cream.
We were walking in a comfortable silence. I enjoyed my ice cream while he devoured his cupcake.
Do a person lick, eat or drink ice cream? Which is correct?
The question lingered in my thoughts.
"Is that not Naomi?" a familiar voice echoed.
I froze as a fear ran down my spine.
That voice sounds so familiar!
"Naomi! Naomi! Wait oo" the voice screamed.
I couldn't move. Fear had gripped every part of me.
This was it! This is my end! Feel free to come to my Burial ceremony! I am sure that there would be enough rice for everyone. Say goodbye!
~~~Author's note~~~
Egungun be careful na express you dey go!
Egungun be careful na express you dey go!
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