Flora
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Flora’s POV
I dropped the mug which contains hot coffee on the table,in front of him..
“Now tell me.. “Peter said.
“Tell–you what? ” I asked still avoiding his gaze.
“Why are you avoiding me? “He asked.
“Avv…. Let me bring the milk… “I wanted to leave immediately but he held my
hand and drew me closer.
“Are you mad at me or is it… ?”
I interrupted him..He stared at me and this time, i had no option than to stare at him too.
“I’m sorry” I muttered.
He was still holding me…I tried to release my hand kinda forcefully but i couldn’t..
“You don’t want milk in the tea? ” I asked.
He then let go of my hand and i hurried went to kitchen…,sighed,brought out the liquid milk from the fridge and returned to the dinning room.
“I still don’t understand why you apologised” He said as soon as i returned. Huh?
“I’m sorry, i avoided you for no reason” I replied.
“Ohhh,i thought you had a reason but you decided to keep it to yourself” He said. “Not at all” I smiled. I SMILED?
“I’m wondering…. “He paused.
“You’re wondering?”I asked.
“If you could go out with me? ”
“Go out with you?” I exclaimed.
“Err….I meant if we could have lunch together…” He stammered..”…
somewhere”He added.
I chuckled:”..A lunch date?” I asked.
“Er.. Something like that”He scratched his head and i’m quite sure it wasn’t itching.
” Peter, i’m still your maid” I reminded.
“I disagree,i don’t see you as my housemaid anymore but as an helper…”
“There you go again.. ”
“Just please”
“Fine, alright..Drink up your tea while it’s still hot” I said already leaving.
“Wait,i bought you a dress” He said.
What?
“I’m very sure, it will look very good on you”He added.
I was dumbfounded.
“Just a second”
He exited and returned in jiffy with a small transparent bag.
I can see a purple dress through the bag.
“I’m not gonna receive that from you Peter”
“Why not? ”
‘cos i don’t want to” I said then left.
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Flora’s POV.
We got to the restaurant exactly 2pm.
Peter ordered two Hamburgers.I ordered for a malt, he ordered for a coke. I sipped my malt gently without even touching that snacks… Ewwwww. “You haven’t taken a bite of the hamburger” Peter complained.
“I don’t want” “Why?”
“I have no idea of how it taste like” I said.
He giggled :” Don’t tell you haven’t eaten an hamburger before? ” I shooked my head gently.
“Anyway,there’s always a first attempt.Try it, it’s delicious” He said. Ewwwww…It looks like a dog mouth.
“I can’t ” I complained.
“Perhaps i should help you with it”He took the burger and then gently put into my mouth…I reluctantly took a bite..
“Uhm, it’s appetizing” I commented licking my upper lips. He smiled,i smiled too.
“Told ya”He said. “Thanks”I appreciated.
“I hope you’ve learnt how to trust me? “He asked. I nodded,still smiling…
Soon, we were silent..,all of a sudden,he cleared his throat.
Hmmn, he does that whenever he’s up to something or whenever he wanna say something.
“..The other time.. “He resumed.
I quickly sipped my malt unless, i might choke. “I asked if you’ll be my girlfriend..”
“Oh that.. “I pretended like i don’t remember. “You haven’t given me a reply.. ”
Oh My God.
I think i’m confused right now.
I would love to give a yes but I’m his housemaid for goodness sake…
If i tell him a No, then it’s the same as hurting myself ‘cos i really like him.
I was silent…i only stared at his handsome face.
“Flora? ” He called then he went on his knees again.
What? I felt so embarssed… maybe ‘cos we’re in the public.
“C’mon stand up Peter, please stand up”I pleaded trying to rise him up.
“No..”He refused.
“Alright, Yes.., i will be your girlfriend”I said..
He hugged me so passionately..
“But i’m still your housemaid..” I added.
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Flora’s POV.
Just like Mrs Benson said,she returned home two days before Peter’s birthday with her husband.
“What of my darl’?”Mrs benson asked while she turned down my greetings. “He’s in his room,i guess he has not slept yet.I think he’s working on his laptop” I answered.
“Too many answers for just a, question.I asked of where peter was and not what he was doing.Moreso,it’s none of your business….You are his housemaid and not his body guard OK?”Mrs benson warned.
Arrrrrgh
“Ok ma’am,I’m Sorry ma’am”I apologised.
She scorned.
“Be calm honey”Mr benson said.
“She’s a talkative and it’s frustrating”She replied.
I was expecting her husband to get mad at me at that moment but he wasn’t…He was just gentle. Now i see where Peter got his easy-going attitude from..
“Let’s relax. I drove a very long way”Mr Benson said then he held his wife’s hand.
“Wrap the gifts ” Mrs Benson instructed.
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The D-day.
Peter’s POV
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you our son
Happy birthday to you.
My parents sang.
Then,mom gave him a peck.
“Thank u mom,Thank u dad”I appreciated joyfully.
“We are not done yet”My dad said.
How old are u now?
How old are u now?
How old are u now Peter?
How old are u now? ” My Dad continue singing.
I cleared my throat.
“I’m 21 years today..
I’m 21 years old now
i’m 21 years old now sweet Dad
i’m 21 years today”
Now Mom and Dad sang simultaneously:
We wish u..
many happy returns of your day…
And long life and prosperity..
Hip Hip Hip!!!
“Hurrey! “I shouted.
“I’m very grateful”I appreciated.
“C’mon,go have your bath. The party would soon commence” My Dad said.
“Alright Daddy” I said getting off my bed.
“We expecting thousands of visitors you know? Your girlfriend is one of them” Mom said.
sighed.
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Peter’s POV.
“Happy birthday Heartbeat”Monica hugged me,then gave me a peck. She dare not kiss me..Besides,i won’t let her..
“Thanks dear”I said.
“You’re a year bigger now”She added.
“Of course”I replied.
“I got you something you gonna love”She said.
“Really?
What’s that? ” I asked.
“I won’t tell you”She gave me a small portable box…”Here,open it when the party’s over”She ordered.
I stared at the box trying to guess what was in it.
Wait!
I’ve forgotten someone… Flora!
I haven’t seen her today.
“I’ll be right back.. ” I took an excuse.
“I’ll come with you”
“You don’t have to” I said, then rushed into the house.
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Monica ‘s POV
“Hey Monica “Vincent called.
At first,i scorned before coming to meet him.
“Hi” I muttered.
“Wh–where’s Peter?”He asked.
“I was with him few minutes ago,He’s inside now” I said.
“Ohh-alright. Thanks”He said staring at me while i wanted him to leave…,I’ll leave
since he’s not leaving.
I turned to go.
“Wait, Monica”He called.
I turned to face him.
“What?”I asked although i already knew what he was up to.
“Err.. Monica, About the last time we met… ”
I cut in..
“I’m in a relationship now,I have a boyfriend already” I told him.
“Who? ” He asked with his eyes widely open.
“Your friend”I told him..
“Francis….”
“Peter”
“Monica, You’re kidding me right? “.
“Why would i? You can ask him yourself”I said then went away.
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Vincent’s POV
No way!
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Flora’s POV
I just had my bath.
No suitable dress to put on!
I cannot put on those aprons i normally wear…
I can’t join the party then..infact, i ought not to join.
I returned my unsuitable clothes into the wardrobe..They weren’t many though…
While i still arranging those clothes into their proper place.
I sighted a small bag.. Yeah, i’ve seen that bag somewhere before. That transparent bag which was revealing something in purple color.I brought it out..
Waoh, it was the dress i refused to collect from Peter… So he had secretly kept it here..?
I swear,This dress is so lovely.
I’ll rather put on this since there’s nothing suitable to wear..
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Oh my, It looks so gorgeous on me.
It must have cost much.
I applied just the little make up i have..
Then..,
I walked to my door and was about to turn the knob then i remember that i haven’t taken Peter’s birthday gift.
I brought it and admire it once more, i really hope he’ll appreciate it..I returned it into the little cover then kept it in my small bag
I opened the door now and i almost bumped into him.Peter!
“Happy birthday dear”I said.
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