Episode 18
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Caught up
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Damon PoV
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I glanced at my wristwatch, it was 7am. I walked into the bathroom to brush my teeth and freshen up…
I changed into my gym clothing and headed downstair
“ Good morning son”. My dad greeted
“ morning dad”. I greeted back
“ Are you feeling nervous?”. he asked
“Why will I?”. I replied
“You just need to make a speech and…..
“ dad, I know what to do”. I replied cutting him short
“ That is my son”. he praised me.”
I scoffed and headed to the gym…….
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I was surprised to see Donald and Mikel in the gym house
“ really guys , when did you get here?”. I asked
“6am”. Donald replied
“ you mean you came over to my house without checking on me?”. I asked
“ sorry man, we thought you were still sleeping”. Mikel replied
I looked at them and smirk
“ you guys are impossible “
“ are we all going together to the dinner party?”. Mikel asked
“ No,I need to go pick my date”. I replied
“ cool”. he replied
I thought about Nora, I really missed her ………
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Noami sis POV
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I really can’t wait to see Damon, I really can’t wait to feel his hands around me
I glanced at the time and smiled, just few hours left to meet Damon
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Nora POV
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I glanced at the time, it was already 5pm. I quickly jumped up from the bed and rushed into the bathroom to bath. I returned to the room with my towel wrapped around me, I walked towards the wardrobe and pulled out five beautiful gowns
“ choose the most beautiful gown?”.I asked Zara who was quietly watching me all through
“ The blue, no the red or should I say the pink”. She replied confusedly
“ what are you saying?”. I asked her
“ The gowns are all beautiful?”. She replied, I can’t choose
I looked at the five gowns in front of me and sighed
“ just put on the red one “.she said
“ really?”. I asked
“ yes, it will have give you a fitting when you wear it”. She replied
“ Thanks sis”. I said flashing her a smile
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I stared at myself in the mirror with my eyes widened in surprise
“ wow, is this really me?”. I muttered
“ you look like an angel”.Zara complimented
“ Thanks”. I said
The gown was just perfect, it gave me a close fitting and brought out my shape in a very attractive way
I plaited my long hair is a loosed bun
“ why can’t you let it fall”. Zara suggested
“ My hair is too long “. I said
“ that will make it perfect”. She said
I looked at her and smiled
“ how do you know so much about fashion?”. I asked her
“ just do as I say”. She said ignoring my question
“ fine”. I said as I let my hair fall
“ perfect”. I heard her muttered
I brought out my make up box and applied little
“ is it okay?”. I asked facing her
“Make use of a pink lipstick”. She suggested
“ why?”. I asked
“ your lip colour is pink , you don’t need to change it, you just need to make it brighter”. She explained
Alright”. I nodded
I cleaned off the red lipstick and applied a pink one…
I stared at my reflection in the mirror and could not believe the lady staring at me was me .
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I heard the sound of a car driving into the compound
“ I think Damon is around”. Zara said running out to confirm if it was Damon
“ Damon”. I heard her screamed and I smiled
“ Zara”. She called , Damon is here
I stared at the beautiful shoes in front of me
“ which one do I put on?how I wish Zara was here
I settled for the black heels and grabbed a red purse
Black goes with anything”. I thought
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I headed outside and gasped in surprise when I saw Damon
“ he was looking like a demi- god in his all white outfit . His face lit up when he saw me
“ Nora,you look beautiful “. he complimented staring at me, I never knew you hair was this long
“ Thanks”. I replied blushing
“ it looks good on you”. he remarked
“ Thanks”. I muttered looking at Zara who gave me “ I told you” look
“ what of your mother?”. he asked
“ She went over to the shop”. Zara replied
“ Good”. he nodded
“ I want to go with you”. Zara said whining
“ you can’t”. I said eyeing her and I looked on in surprise as Damon bent to her size and whispered something to her and immediately her face lit up
“ Bye”. She waved at both of us , make sure you both have fun”. She said as she winked at me
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“ what did you whisper to her?”. I asked Damon on our way
“ I just made a promise to her”. he replied
“ what promise?”. I asked
“ it is between Zara and I”. He replied with a smirk
We remained silent throughout the drive . I stared at him and he appeared to be lost in thought
He soon parked in front of the huge Adams hotel. I stared at the hotel and shivered as I thought about the short time I spent with Mr Parker
“ Are you all alright?”. Damon asked
“ I am fine”.i replied forcing a fake smile
He got out of the car and quickly rushed to help me open the car door
“Why did you open the door for me?”. I asked him
“ you are my date”. He replied
He took my hands into his and held it tightly and immediately the reporters rushed towards us
“ who is the lady with you Mr Adams?”a woman asked
“ how do you feel being the ceo of Adams corporate at a young age”. Another asked
Damon ignored all of them as we walked inside
“ i really need to make use of bodyguard”. he muttered
I felt all eyes on us as we walked in
“ Come this way sir”. a lady ushered us, I looked at her and immediately looked away when I recognised her as the painted Barbie receptionist
“ ma’am you look very familiar”. She said smiling at me, have we met before?”
“ No”. I lied
“ but…………
“ can you just let me be?”. I yelled at her
“ I am sorry ma’am”. She apologised and immediately backed off
I looked at Damon and met his gaze, it was a blank gaze
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I stared in awe as we got into the hall, it was really grand, spacious and beautiful
We were ushered to the vip section and I gasped in surprise when I saw the president and some important persons in the country present
“Are you alright?”. Damon asked as we sat down
“ sure”. I nodded
I saw Tonia walked in with her parent and she gave me an evil glare when her gaze met mine
“ Ɓîtçh”. I muttered
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I watched Damon gave his speech brilliantly
“ is this same guy who kissed me”. I thought staring at him proudly
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“ Thanks to my dad and my friends that stayed by me despite odd times”, Thanks to my late mum that made me who I am today, Thanks to Petra for holding my hands when I was down, Thanks to Zara a little kid that gave me words of encouragement just this morning “.he paused and looked at me and Thanks to a special friend of mine that made me see reasons to move on when I met her “.he said appreciating and the whole guest clapped
“I promise to do my best and make Adams corporate expand to the whole world, Thank you”. He said with a bow
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“ you did great”. I whispered to him as he sat down beside me
“ Thanks” he muttered squeezing my hands
I watched and smiled as most of the guest came over to greet him and gasped in shock when I saw a familiar face. Mr Parker
“ Congratulations Damon”. he greeted
“ Thanks Parker”. Damon said staring at me
Why is he staring at me”. I thought
Mr Parker looked at me and smiled
“ Helo Nora”. he greeted, it has been long
“ yes em re tr Parker”. I stammered
“See you later”. he said to Damon and flashed me a smile before leaving.
“ do you know him?”. Damon asked gazing intently at me
“Not really”. I replied
“Really, but he seems to know you well”. he said
“ yes, em er he is kind of a stranger”.i replied
“ A stranger that paid your fees”. He said
“ what!!!!”. I exclaimed in shock
he looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping
“Did he f-__-k You?”. he asked
“ Damon”. I called with tears flowing down my eyes
“Did he f-__-k You?”. he asked again calmly
“ I don’t know what you are talking about”. I tried acting confused
“ really?”. he asked
I nodded
“d@mn you and your lies”. He cursed and left the hall in anger
“ Damon”. I called but it was already late………
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Damon POV
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I rushed outside in anger , I bit my lips trying to control the pain
I felt betrayed.
“ she even lied when the truth was in front of her “
I held my heart because it was hurting
“ Nora what did you do to me”. I yelled and suddenly stopped when I heard someone called me name
I turned to look back and gasp in shock
“ Annabella”. I called
“ Damon”. She called back
“What the hell is going on here?”……..
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d@mn! What an episode?
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What will happen now?
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Bella is alive
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I am speechless
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Let’s find out in the next episode
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TBC