Always be Mine (1)

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.

“Ellaaaa”….my goodness, I thought sleepily who the hell calls someone so loudly while asleep. I wouldn’t answer was my initial thought until I heard it again this time louder.

“Ellaaaaa!” and then I knew it wasn’t a dream but my daylight nightmare in flesh my roommate also best friend, Momore. Mo for short.


Opening my eyes reluctantly and looking directly at her with my face scrunched up like I just got punched in the face choosing my words calmly before I burst with extreme anger.

“Mo my darling.”

I stated sarcastically.

“To what in the world do I owe this pleasure of you chanting my name in such manner.” I said glaring at her.


“Oh my god”

She gasped feigning her voice like that of a sweet angel she never was.

“Did I wake you up? I’m sorry, my bad.”

Then, she chuckled again causing me to roll my eyes at her. Mo ignored my mood and plopped down on my bed with a loud thud. Like good gracious me I thought, how insensitive Mo could get.


Anyways that aside I was fully awake now and really interested in knowing why she would decide to wake me up in such manner. Bouncing back and forth she whispered yelled.

“Well I just heard that Khalid has resumed and he looks way hotter than last session…ahhh!”

She screamed at the top of her lungs making my world turn. Seems like early resumption is taking a toll on Mo’s sanity. Its a new session the first semester in our final year and Mo as it is has began poke nosing and gossiping around.


No intention to offend, she is a very good friend of mine but I can’t just ignore the fact that she never tries to mind her own damn business. Jerking out of my reverie, I yelled.

“Would you stop screaming like a banchee already? Or do you plan to ruin my eardrums?”

“Don’t you seem much more excited than I am?” She replied tauntingly.


“OK fine” I admitted feeling defeated. “I do have a crush on him but that doesn’t imply you racing around like a demented goat.”

“Oh my goddess Ella you just broke my heart.” Mo dramatically sat on the floor and feigned tears.


Honestly, Mo has always been drama queen. So I wasn’t moved by her act. I thought of how I was going to put up with her for the next eight month just as I have always done since our first year. Cheers to being the best friend of all time. I thought frustrated.


“Are you really going to just stand there and not pacify me?” I sighed deeply and got down on my knees to pat her back.

“There, there.” I murmured. “Do you feel better now?”

“So much better!” She smiled widely and I rolled my eyes. This was going to be one long session. I was beginning to hate my life already.

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Always be mine (2)


You always gain by giving love

Attending a school where academic excellence was their top priority wasn’t any fun sincerely. For one I detested Dr. Lawson’s classes. It was a 7 am class which only made my day worse than it could ever be. His classes were a little bit of lecturing, students hollering, taunting him, and him cussing them out. In all honesty, it was tiring.

To cap it all was a two-hour class. Few minutes before his period was almost over my department class rep told us to stay behind for an important discussion. Not again. I sighed.

After wasting for the longest 40minutes of my life listening to what Adewale had to say which was clearly of no importance. I grabbed my bag and headed towards my hostel. I stayed off-campus which was a great advantage to me. I couldn’t imagine staying crammed in the school hostel. Not to mention the atmosphere off-campus was way better.

I thought I was stressed out but Mo’s demeanor was far worse. Her forehead was creased and she walked around the room like she had the world’s problem on her shoulders. I had to admit she looked funny. I decided not to engage her in a conversation as I was in no mood for any drama. Not today. It could be any other day but not today.

The clock on the wall said past 4. I worked part-time at Tasty grills pastry shop. As you would have it, Mo and I were from what you would refer to as a low middle-class family. If at all there was anything like that. But oh well, let’s just say we were barely surviving or living the soft life.

Both our school and accommodation fees were paid for by our parents. See, not rich but not poor too. We only decided to assist by working part-time side hustles to cover up some of our everyday needs.

I took shifts at Tasty grills as a shop attendant. While Mo sources for modeling gigs. She also doubled as a hairstylist. The money we earned from both jobs thankfully kept us afloat.

Just as I thought today was going to end well. What I had been dreading since I started working here happened. The sales account had a discrepancy. Who could have done this? How did the money go out and wasn’t accounted for? The fact that I was in charge of the account for the day made it only worse.

I didn’t have money to cover it up. Even my savings wouldn’t be enough. Payday was drawing near, and I knew it would be deducted from it. Not like the money was ever enough to start with.

With the little fiber left in me, I walked all the way home. I just wanted to sulk and pretend today never happened.

It was a weekend and I was in no mood for anything. The money misplaced last night was a huge blow on me but Mo won’t hear of it. She kept on ranting and asking how. Even I didn’t know how it happened.

“Ella”

“Yeah?”

“What are you up to?” She deadpanned ignoring my sour mood.

“No good” I replied.

“You are hopeless” she muttered.

I couldn’t help but laugh she knew how to brighten my mood. I went into the bathroom and I heard a knock on the door.

“Mo, who’s there?” I asked stepping out.

We both stared at each other wondering who it could be. We rarely had visitors and since we had very few friends having visitors was quite unusual for both of us.

I cautiously walked to the door trying not to trip on my feet. I opened the door and it was the landlord. His face didn’t look like he had something good to say.

“Would you quit staring at me and greet me or you intend to take a picture” He barked.

“I’m sorry sir www…what did you say”.

I was rooted to the spot like an idiot. I thought of many things I could have done after seeing him. Moved aside for him to come in. Moved out of the room to talk to him properly or just said “Good morning”. I was a mess probably because I knew why he was here. He shook his head and looked over my shoulders at Mo.

Mo had never liked him since the first day we moved in. So of course, I doubted she would come to my aid at this time. She only murmured a greeting and turned towards her books.

” Well, I’m here to tell you, people, that the house rent has been increased and since you haven’t paid for this year’s rent you are, to begin with, the new payment I hope that’s clear”. He said grumpily.

“Eiiiii!” I exclaimed.

My jaw must have dropped and been ajar for quite some time because the next thing I noticed was Mo closing my mouth with her fist.

“Now that’s not fair, the least you could have done was tap me”.

She looked at me like I had grown two heads.

“You were practically in wonderland.” She replied clearly exhausted like I was.

“Where’s this man?” I said peering into the corridor.

“Gone as you can see” She shrugged.

At that moment reality hit me that we were in for another rent since it had been increased.

I felt quite bad for my parents as they had a lot on their table coupled with expenses of my coming project now an increase in house rent.

As if reading my thoughts Mo patted my back comforting me. I sighed. Adulthood was a big scam.

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Always be mine (3)

Love knows no bounds


“You don’t mean to say dad lost his job!” I exclaimed breathlessly… “are you playing with me right now?”

Dad’s salary was never enough from the beginning. But it was better than nothing. Now there wasn’t even anything at all.

“Do you think I am in the mood for such?” My younger sister Imisioluwa responded over the phone sounding frustrated.

I had called home to update them on my house rent. But I couldn’t get through to either of my parents so I called my sister only to hear much dreadful news of dad losing his job.

I was shattered. I could see my whole world spinning right in front of me.

“Ella, are you still there?” She asked.

I whispered, “Sure I am”.

“Please you don’t have to be down. I’m sure things would get better soon enough.” She cajoled

I felt it was all a lie that she just wanted to make me feel better at the moment. Nothing was going to be fine. I thought of how bad things would become from now.

I had to hang up. I couldn’t take it anymore. I fell to my knees and tears rolled down my eyes.

I wondered aloud “Where do I start from?” There was no one to run to. No close relative to help out. Nothing at all.

I was still on my knees when I heard my phone ring. it was my dad.

“Dad” I croaked. Even my voice sounded foreign to me.

“Ella my dear, how are you?” He asked as if he already knew the answer but wanted to be sure.

” I could be better dad.” I sniffed. Looking down at my teardrops on the floor.

“Don’t worry my dear I would make sure to provide for your needs in any way I can. You don’t have to worry too much we would get a loan to see you through school. That’s a promise.” Dad sounded broken. I had never heard him sound so vulnerable.

I could hear mum consoling him from the background.

Hearing that my parents wanted to get a loan made my heart hurt. And because I was the reason even made it worse.

We have nothing to use as collateral how do they intend to get a loan then? I thought. It was all tiring.

I wiped my tears as an idea struck me. I was too determined to let a minor issue be the end of me and ruin my chances of having a better future.

There had to be a solution. I was sure, and the only person who had just the solution to my problem was my mentor, Dr. Benson.

Dr. Patricia Benson was one of the best lecturers in the department of political science. I got lucky to be assigned as her mentee.

She had proven to be a great pillar of support especially when I had issues with my results in my second year. The most peculiar act of hers was helping students from financially unstable homes get jobs to keep them in school.

Coming to the resolution with my thoughts. I immediately texted Dr. Benson. She replied I to meet with her at her office by 3 pm the next day.

Humming to one of my favorite songs. I waited for Mo to return from her workplace. I smiled believing that there surely was a bright light at the end of the tunnel. I just had to crawl through the dark tunnel of course.


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ALWAYS BE MINE (4)

Going to Dr. Benson’s office was always a nightmare for me. I dreaded those steps. Although, it was just a two-story building and her office was on the last floor.

It still kept me on the edge. I get very lazy when it comes to doing anything besides having to climb a plight of stairs. But today I was so determined to see her I needed help. And at the moment she was the only one I could run to in times like this.

I felt so relieved coming face to face with her office door. I inhaled deeply. There’s no going back now.

I knocked twice. Then her voice ushered me in. Sitting behind a big mahogany desk was Dr. Patricia Benson.

One reason why she interested me, was the way she always presented herself. She went about with confidence that oozed authority. She was exactly what one would refer to as a role model.

“Ella quit staring and sit down. I’m only here because I invited you. I have a meeting in thirty so be quick.”

“Ma I want a job!” I blurted.

Realizing what I had said I couldn’t be more stupid.

“I mean…I need a job.” I repeated.

“Ellllaaaa,” She said. Her face was flustered and she smiled.

“I have never seen you this way, is everything okay dear?” She asked.

“No, not exactly,” I said looking at my feet. I twisted my palm in my laps and looked everywhere but her.

“ I need a job. Any job at all. I don’t care whatever it is as long as it pays me.”

She looked at me closely and sighed. “Ella why do you need a job all of a sudden? What about the pastry shop?”

“Well, ma my parents are in a fix right now struggling to pay my fee. Then, there are my project expenses to worry about amongst other things.
The pastry shop won’t do much in covering all my expenses. “

“What! Is it that serious?”

“Yes it is, but I believe you would help me, please I’m in desperate need of your assistance.

She stared at me her eyes full of pity. I hate it when I get stared at. It felt like her eyes were boring holes in my skin. So I just stood there waiting.

“It’s fine I would get back to you. Probably within the next three days. That’s a promise.” She gathered some files on her desk and peered at her computer’s screen.

Right there and then I felt the knot in my chest loosen. Finally, lt felt like all hope wasn’t lost.

“Thank you so much. I would appreciate your reply.“ I replied not hiding my excitement.

“You can go now.” She waved me off.

I was relieved knowing I was heading somewhere. Just then I heard a growl that wouldn’t be from me right? I thought to myself

Oops, it was my stomach. I haven’t had anything to since eat in the morning. Now, what should I eat? I thought excited.

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ALWAYS BE MINE (5)

Three excruciatingly slow days later I received a text from DrBenson to head down to her office and ensure I get there in fifteen minutes.

I’d always thought that I could and would never run marathon in my life. However, I shocked myself when I felt my legs flying all the way from the main gate to her office. I was practically out of breath by the time I got to her office. Composing my self I knocked on the door and ushered myself in on hearing a response.

“Good afternoon ma.”

She looked up at me and smiled, seeing her smile made my shaking palms relax. There is means she probably has good news. I sighed inwardly. Might as well wait for it.

“So I got to know that one of my old friends is in need of an maid or help but the thing is she doesn’t need it for herself since she is hardly around. She needs you for her grandson who just got back from the states he got transferred here to get done with his finals. I guess you both are in the same department.” She said craning her neck.

I stood there mute.

Dr. Benson looked at me as if she was trying to see through my soul. I wasn’t really thinking at the moment all I want to know is if the pay was good.

She continued, “Well the pay would be around fifty thousand and you would be staying in the house also I heard the boy is quite a handful but I hope you would endure for the meantime”.

This job was great. And the pay—was A-okay. But I didn’t understand why a boy my age would need a help. Oh well.

I couldn’t believe I would be having all that money to myself. I was so lost in thought that I almost zoned out of the conversation.

“All you need to do is ensure to do his cooking, laundry. Just the house chores in general. I hope you are okay with that?”

I was speechless for a minute, super excited I couldn’t care less if I was working for my age mate what mattered was me being able to meet up with my expenses. Moving swiftly I pulled her into a hug.

“Oh my God thank you so much ma this means a whole lot to me. I so much appreciate this. Thank you so much“.

“I’m glad you are“,she replied smiling. “Anyways you are to resume as soon as possible so how ready are you“.

It stuck me then that I would be leaving Mo I felt quite bad but this had to be done. I needed to tell her first of course.

“Ma, can I have two more days to sort myself out? I would be ready by then“.

“Uhm… that won’t be a problem then, do let me know when you are ready“.

I got home and called my boss Mr. Fiyin at the pastry shop, to resign. I didn’t care if it was impromptu. Besides, It wasn’t a formal organization. There was no need for any formality in quitting work. Explaining the situation to Mo was the hardest thing to do.

“Mo! It’s just a house, and we’d still see on campus. It’s not like traveling or saying goodbye forever. She bent her head and feigned sobs. I rolled my eyes and patted her back. “Would you quit being dramatic already?”

I had gotten to my peak already, having to beg and explain to Mo about a hundred times why and how she couldn’t accompany me to the house of people I don’t even know.

“Ella…she whined, you know I can’t do without you how would I stay here all by myself? It’s so not fair. Jeez, and there’s that annoying landlord.” She folded her arms and kept mumbling. I thought this wouldn’t be this hard. But she was making it even harder.

“ You can come to visit me anytime, Mo.” I cajoled

“Really?” She asked, excited.

“ You sure can Mo, would you help me pack my stuff now?”

“Yes, yes, yes.” I couldn’t help but laugh. She sounded like a five-year-old.

“Ella.” She called out meekly

“Hmmn,” I hummed, thinking of what to put in my box.

“Won’t you tell your parents?“

“I don’t think they need to know yet. They won’t be so happy about it“.

“True, though, just make sure you tell them soon.”

“Sure I would“

Hugging me from behind, she muttered into my ear, “I would miss you so much, Ella.”

“Stop it already. It’s not like I won’t be attending class.” I turned to face her.

“I know, but still, it’s not the same.”

“Yeah, right,“ I huffed, getting bored of her drama.

Just then, she came unto me, almost wringing my neck. I was so going to miss Mo, but it would only last a while, right. I couldn’t wait to begin my new job.

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Always be Mine (6)

Wow.” That was the only word I could mutter.

Nobody cared to hint to me that I was coming to work in a house that was this big. I could bet that the owner’s net worth was over a billion.

Dr. Benson had dropped me at the gate of the Savage’s house and told me to meet the security guard at the entrance. I introduced myself as the new help. The security guard looked like he was shocked to see someone like me wanting to be a help. I couldn’t even point out the cause of his surprise.

It wasn’t like I was in my dinner gown or anything. Probably my beauty struck him speechless. I chuckled.

He let me in and directed me to the main door, I knocked, but nobody answered. Then, I let myself in.

I thought seeing the house from the front gate was terrific, but its interior was astonishing. Now, I understood why no one answered the door. This house was far too massive for anyone to hear a slight knock on the door.

The interior was all white and gold. The chandeliers hung beautifully from the roof. The sofas looked like you could have a lifetime sleep on them. It had sheep fur, which had a soft feel under my palm.


I tried checking the rooms to know if anyone was in. They were all locked. Only one open was the kitchen.

“My goodness,“ I yelped. Did I ever mention how I pictured my dream kitchen to be? I thought to myself. This was what I had always dreamt of—a high class kitchen. I had already began to imagine myself cooking and doing all sorts in this kitchen. I hummed my favorite tune I chuckled again. I never knew this kind of life. I mean house awaited me. I felt comfortable and relaxed.

Just then, I heard someone cough behind me. “When you are done staring. Would you like to explain what the hell you are doing in my house and intruding my fucking privacy”.

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Always be mine (


I was beyond terrified the voice almost made me jump out of my skin.

“Are you deaf, or you are just dumb?” He bickered.

Lost in thought, I forgot he was talking to me. I was so busy checking him out. Oh my! He’s such a hottie. I blushed.

I sighed dreamily. He was everything I wanted in a man: tall, muscled body, chiselled face, full lips. I fought the urge to cup his face. He was just perfect, His eyes roamed over me, and he quirked his brows in disdain.

“I can’t believe this!” He scoffed. “Are you okay or something wrong with my face?” He asked irritated. “I said, who are you?” He roared.

My God, that voice. I sighed again. It was so soothing, like how velvet melted on the tongue. I came to an abrupt pause. What was I thinking? Jolting back to my senses, I clumsily straightened my skirt.

“ He…hello. I…am sorry. I didn’t mean to ba…barge in li…like that.” He palmed his face and shook his head. I was a total mess, but I went on anyway. “I knocked b…b…but no one responded“. Everything sounded so foolish even to myself.

“That still doesn’t give you the right to walk in here. What if something goes missing?”

He stared wide-eyed. “Uhm, wait… Are you a thief?” His eyes were blazing hot. If they could, I’m sure he would have shot lasers right out of them and burnt me to ashes.

“I beg your pardon. I’m not a th…theif.”

“Exactly what a thief would say.”
My ears burned. “I just said I wasn’t a thief. if I weren’t invited to come here, I would have never had to enter into an unknown house talk less of encounter you.“

My anger was rising, and I couldn’t help it. He blinked furiously and smirked.

“Don’t you dare talk back at me, Ever! Do you know who I am? No one, I mean nobody, looks at me and talks back to my face. I can ruin you in seconds; you would be surprised at how unfortunate you could be getting in my way like that.”

I was coming close to me at a slow pace. I knew I was in for it this time around. Maybe I should have been more patient; this may probably be the snooty person I may work for. God knows I wasn’t going to back down anyways. I won’t have anyone treat me like dirt, not even someone this breathtaking.

I laughed and bent over, trying to catch my breath. “Uhm, and may I ask, who are you? I haven’t done anything wrong. All I did was check if anyone was home? It’s not like I stole anything, or you saw me picking something up. I don’t even know you from anywhere. You may as well be an intruder. Who knows?” I spat back.

He was livid, and the next thing I saw was his hand going up in the air. My eyes went into slits, and I silently dared him to touch me.

“Quit harassing the young lady Adam. When would you ever stop being bossy? The matriarch of the Savage family stood a few steps away, smiling. I could tell she was in her mid-sixties even though she looked far younger. Her hair was grey and packed into a tight bun. Her glasses sat on her nose, and her eyes crinkled every time she blinked.

She walked towards me and smiled wider.

“I’m so sorry, my dear. Please pardon him; he’s having a bad day” It better be. I thought. “Erm, you must be Ella from Dr Benson”?

“Yes, I am. I got here not quite long.“

“Come with me, my dear; let’s discuss.”

“Alright.” Forgetting, Adam was still standing there throwing daggers at me with his eyes. I hurried to follow her.

I turned and stuck my tongue out. He hissed loudly and almost breathed fire. I smiled and patted myself inwardly.

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ALWAYS BE MINE 8

I followed Mrs. Savage into their study room. One would have expected it to be a large office with larges books accumulating dust on the shelves. But, it was quite different, there was a wide table at the center of the room, a projector hung from the room, at the corner was a shelf stacked with several CDs. There were laptops on the table at the far end of the room. On the other side of the room sat a coffee machine and next to it were several picture frames facing the wall. I had to admit, the atmosphere was soothing.

“Have your seat dear.” She pointed to the sofa. “Young lady, I do not want to waste any of our time.” Her eyes crinkled as she smiled. “So I won’t beat around the bush. I have a flight to catch and this money won’t make itself. She winked and I chucked catching in on her humor.

“The young man you met downstairs is the one you would cater for. And oh, do not pay any attention to his rude comments. All you have to do is just help him with whatever he needs. She paused.

“ Please that doesn’t imply you shouldn’t do what’s expected of you.” I do not appreciate indolence. My boy can be very temperamental so I do not expect you to take his words to heart. Since Mrs. Benson highly recommends you, I trust you’ll do your part in this house.”

She stared at me with her sunken eyeballs and I nodded.

“I understand you had to do this to assist your parents well, that’s very nice of you. I would be paying you upfront so you won’t have to wait for the end of the month. She patted her clutch and smiled again. I was happy this couldn’t be happening.



“Tha—”

Mrs. Savage raised her hand and shook her head.

“Please feel free to make use of anything you would be needing in the house also the study room would always be available to use. I tell you Adam is very sweet at heart and he could be nice at times.



I rolled my eyes and muttered. “When pigs fly.”

Mrs. Savage chuckled. “Oh, by the way, I heard you both are course mates right?”

“Yes.”

“Well, I guess you won’t have a problem bonding with Adam after all.” She winked.

I smiled tightly.

“So.” She stood and I quickly mirrored her action. “I would show you, your room and get you accustomed to the house. I would be on leave for six months. So do take care of my grandson.” She whistled laughing at her joke.

Noticing how tensed I was, she patted my back, “Don’t worry dear I promise he doesn’t bite“

“I hope your phone is in good condition, to enable me to reach you, or do you need me to get you another one?”

“No need for that ma, my phone is working quite alright.”

“It is okay then.”

We stopped at the door of a room after walking down the long corridor. The room had a bed, a table, and a mirror. Nothing much. It looked like it had been vacant for so long.

“You can decorate it if you want to. There is a grocery cart on the kitchen island the pin-up has also been written on the slip by its side whenever you need to get anything for the house you should make use of the card. Adam’s father credits it every month so you don’t have to worry about it getting declined. She said.

“I guess, that would be all for now. Or would there be anything else?” she asked.

“No, I’m good.”

“Phew! I’m exhausted. Well, let me fulfill all righteousness and introduce you to Adam properly.” She sighed. So am I.

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ALWAYS BE MINE 9

No, grandma, you’ve got to be kidding me. Why would this thing work here and stay in this house with me for a whole six months?” Adams puffed and eyed me.

I couldn’t contain my amusement. He looked so adorable when pissed.

“Stop it, Adam, you don’t refer to a human as a thing that’s a wrong thing to say,” his grandma scolded.

“I won’t have you are cussing her, she is here to help take care of the home and you till I am back. It’s not like you can handle any of it on your own. Besides, if you could do the littlest house chores, she won’t be needed.”

“Still, grandma, does it have to be her?“ He stared hard at me and immediately turned to her like I was sore to look at.“She is so rude and arrogant.” He whined.

Mrs Savage laughed. “Are you any better? And how would you know she had any of those when you had just met her a few minutes ago? Anyways I am in no mood for your tantrums. I expect you should handle this better. I have a flight to catch in an hour time. She smiled and picked up her cane. “Call me if you need anything, Adam, but I doubt you’d need anything.”

Then she winked and gave me a thumbs up.

I saw her off to her car and waved her goodbye. I did all I could to escape the raging storm behind me and ran as fast as possible to my room, locking the door behind me and feeling safe inside.

I picked up my phone and decided to video call my sister and Mo to tell them about my workplace or house rather. After about two rings, I got in touch with Mo and then my sister.

“Ella, my baby. How much I’ve missed you.” She said breathlessly and sighed. “Oh my, beloved Ella.”

“Uhm…Mo. Is everything okay?”

“Oh, of course, I’m practising for my role as Mrs Darcy in the theatre play Pride and Prejudice.”

“Hmm. Sounds great.

“Oh, why, thank you.” Then she did a mock bow. I giggled. “It’s been like a lifetime already. She blinked like a fair doll.

I couldn’t hold back the laughter.

“I know, right?”

“ Hey, Ella, hope you are settling in real good?” I couldn’t deny that I missed her cheekiness.

“ Well, it isn’t that bad except for one tinny bit of problem.”

“Ooh…what could that be?” No blinked furiously and rested her chin on her palm.

“Well, it’s—”

Then she resided her finger wide-eyed. “Don’t tell me it’s boy problem.”

My mouth hung lowly.

Mo clasped her hands. “I knew it!” Give me every tiny deets, baby girl.”

Then, I relayed all that happened within the last few hours to them. My sister looked bored and out of her wit. I bet she just wanted to know how I was doing, and that’s all.

“Really?“ My sister asked.

“Huh-uh really.”

Mo was dazed, so to say, and was staring into space. I wouldn’t be surprised to find out she was drooling over Adam.

“Snap out of it, silly.”

“At least the good thing is, he is handsome.” my sister chirped.

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“I guess so.”

Mo wouldn’t stop telling me how lucky I was to be close to so much beauty, and she couldn’t wait to see him.

“I’m coming to your place tomorrow.” She said.

“Uhm… no, you’re not.”

“Durh. Yes, I am.”

I shook my head. “Fine. You should come too.” I told my sister.

“Nah. I’m good knowing you’re fine.”

Just then, she and my sister started bickering at each other over what I should do to make him like me. I felt I had enough of their drama and ended the call.

I looked at the time. It was just past four. I decided to sleep for about an hour before preparing dinner and returning to unpack my bags.

I didn’t even know I had slept for so long because I only woke up to the loud bang against my door. It got more piercing and I groaned. The wall clock said past 7. I stomped towards the door and came face to face with Adam.

Oh my god, I’m so getting roasted today. Could this day be any worse?

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ALWAYS BE MINE 11

The night went with little drama. It seemed like he got tired of my sight. I filled my lungs with air and wandered down the corridor. I couldn’t sleep. Their family frame hung beautifully on the wall. Adams looked just like his mother. Chestnut eyes and the same slanted full brows. As for his dad, he only had his striking jaw.

The first few hours of the morning l went smoothly. I made breakfast, and Adam came to get his food without uttering a word. He didn’t cast me a glance. Ignoring him, I went to my room to unpack my bags. After decorating the room to suit me, I was less busy, so I went into the study room. I scanned through the shelves to find anything interesting. Most of the shelves were dusty. They needed cleaning.

Then my phone buzzed in my pocket.

“Hey, Mo,”

“Ellaaaa.” She screamed. “How are you?”

“I’m good. Are you on your way?”

“Of course! I wouldn’t miss seeing you for anything.”

“Oh, please. Shut up and get here.”

I settled with a fashion magazine that read “Glam, Rock and Star.” The landline rang, and I answered it. It was the security guard.



“Someone here says she is your friend Mo. Mo, right?” he asked her.

“Yes, Mo.,” she replies.

“Oh yeah, please let her in. She’s a friend.”

“Alright then.” He replied.

I couldn’t wait for her to get in. It felt like I had not seen her for a very long time. I ran to the door and saw lovely Mo standing at the door. She was grinning widely.

“Remember this and never forget that I never want to be away from you again.” I sighed dramatically, giving her a tight hug.



She pushed me off and rolled her eyes. “Uh…huh yeah, you can tell me that after you show me the hunk, you are staying with or should I say, working for?” Mo giggled.

I sighed. ” Really, Mo? Did you come all the way here to see him or me? Take your pick right now.” I stood arms at akimbo.



“Well, both of you. But the forner comes first.” She breezed past me into the living room. “Hello?” She waved her hands. “Don’t just stand there. Get your visitor something nice to drink. I’ll prefer iced tea. I need to gather enough energy to take in all of his beauty.” She flexed her arms and smiled.



I laughed and shook my head. “And here I thought you’d have changed.”

Mo laughed. “Not anytime soon, dear. So how have you been?” She cocked her head.

“I’ve been okay.” I sat beside her. “yeah, it’s not that bad. Mrs. Savage is a nice woman, and she has given me access to the whole house coupled with paying me firsthand to cover my bills. The only difficulty I’m facing here should be her grandson, but then, it’s nothing I can’t handle.”



I looked at Mo, and her eyes were elsewhere. Then she muttered. “Speak of the devil. Don’t tell me that mini Greek god right there is the guy you’ve been talking about. You mean he’s the pesky grandson?”

I nodded.

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Adam descended the last steps in just a pair of white shorts. His hair was wet and tousled. And he was a sight to behold. My mouth hung lowly. Heat rushed up to my cheeks. He walked off to the kitchen unbothered.

I snapped out of my reverie. But Mo’s eyes were still fixated on him even though he was out of sight.

“Mo.” I shook her shoulders. She gulped and looked at me wide-eyed. I knew what she thought. Oh dear, I saw it too. Adams returned with a bottle and stared at us. He furrowed his brows and looked from me to Mo and back to me. I braced myself for what was to come.

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