They got to Creek Island and the security men at the gate opened the huge gate to Munah's surprise. He had been following her directions to the place and he could not believe the sight that met his. As he parked the car, they came out with Adah collecting the keys to the beautiful apartment from the security men. They greeted and she introduced Munah to them as well. As they entered the huge house, Adah turned on the lights. It was the beautiful chandelier that spread itself across the roof that caught Munah's attention. The whole place was designed with enough beauty as if the house itself awaits the coming of a queen. The beautiful curtains and furniture seem to be the real definition of perfectness. Munah looked around the wide space, the golden rails on the stairs, and how exquisitely the whole place was planned and designed and turned to look at Adah who left him and made for the stairs. He followed her as if floating in the air until they arrived at the entrance that led them into the main living room. He looked around and marveled at the beauty that met his eyes, it is stunning for it looked like what was drawn out from an exotic magazine. Adah said nothing but took his hand in hers as she showed him around. Munah felt his head spinning in confused surprise as she showed him the last bedroom which was nothing but a master class in the beauty that it exhumes. He looked at the beautiful spacious room and the facilities and it felt as if his legs could no more carry him. He sat down on the edge of a long couch by the wardrobe as Adah walked up to him.
"This whole place... I mean all that is here belongs to us. It is ours. I bought this place for us. it's our home, it's our nest and hide out." She said looking at him with care.
"Is this not a waste?" Munah said in abject wonder not knowing what to say.
"Welcome to the world of wealth. I want to tell you that this is nothing compared to our future joy. I love you and this is not a waste. This is for us." Adah said with a smile. She stood up and walked to the window, Munah's followed her with his eyes as she looked out through the window. The whole place is in the light making it heavenly. She came to the table and brought out the files containing the documents, she has been holding right from when they came out of the car. She took it to him and asked him to keep it. He took it from her and went through, looking up at her, Adah saw tears gathering in his eyes. She kissed them away and embraced him.
"I want us to talk..." She said still holding him to herself.
"There is nothing more to talk about, you have taken a bold step but I am still fearful. My fear is whether I will be accepted by your people for there is a great difference between us." Munah said looking at her.
"You must understand that I will be the last that will throw away my happiness. You know that you are my world and my happiness begins and ends with you. The happiness and joy I get can never be compared. Relax my love, you mean more than this world to me."
"I am quite sorry that I left the press conference the way I did..." Munah started
"I cried bitterly to myself when I discovered. Please I beg you with all my love, don't leave me again in such a manner." She said looking at him pleadingly.
"I took Mrs. Randolph back home. Her car was taken to the car mart for servicing. I got home to refresh before coming to meet you..."
"But there was nobody to take me back home. I was confused except that Lily helped me out." Adah said
"I am deeply sorry my love please forgive me..." Munah said holding her hands.
I felt like I was abandoned and left in the cold. Little did I know that you are with another woman..." Adah said looking away as her voice seem to rise a little in anger.
" I am sorry, I kept you in the dark..." Munah said noticing the jealousy in her eyes. He wanted to explain further but kept his calm because she will never want to understand.
"You are the one I love. I am not with her. You are my woman and that is the number one fact that will ever be." Munah said as he completely took her in his arms and kissed her forehead. She said nothing as she allowed herself to be taken fully in his arms. She held him too as she remained speechless knowing that there is no denying the fact of his feelings for her but she has to mark out her territory and protect it. A lady has to defend that which is rightfully hers and if talking to Mrs. Randolph will help put this matter to rest then so be it. She looked at him again and held him as she felt his masculinity surround her seeming to reassure her body, soul, and spirit. She removed her eyes from him and placed her head on his chest as she usually does and closed her eyes.
"I want to thank you specifically, you have always been there for me. You always know what I need and want at all times. I don't know how you do it but thank you." She said listening to his heart as the beat seem to create a perfect rhythm with hers. He kept quiet and said nothing. He knows that Adah has created a kind of ditch between herself and Mrs. Randolph. This ditch of separation is a result of her emotional disposition. Adah is extremely jealous and she is gradually believing that Mrs. Randolph is a rival.
"I want to tell you something..." She said softly without looking up at him.
"I am all ears," Munah said brushing her hair tenderly.
" I was informed that the operation on Mrs. Rowlings was successful." She said tenderly without looking at him. He simply carried her to the three-seater couch and placed her down with care. She kicked off her fur strapless sandals which fell on the floor as he came up to join her, she made space for him as both of them laid down on the couch.
"Thank you, I am eternally grateful. I was afraid that things may turn out for the worse." He said looking at her.
"No it won't, She is still recuperating and when the time is right we will be there to see her." She said reassuringly as they clasped their palms together which is now gradually becoming a tradition for them. Munah said nothing but just looked into her eyes while she also did the same with both of them trying to discover the very unknown from each other.
"What do I owe this in return?" Munah asked.
" Your love, promise me that you will not leave me again, promise me that you will always be there for me alone," Adah said not believing herself. Adah shook with passion as he turned her over and made her rest fully on him on the couch.
"I am here to stay and I am not going anywhere. I am here to stay only with you." He said and leaned forward to give her a quick kiss. She smiled and stood up from him, she sat on the couch and adjusted her hair before standing to her feet. He watched her move to the table and collected her phone, with the way she spoke on the phone, he could tell that the housekeeper at Bourdilon is on the line with her. They spoke for quite some time and hung up. As she walked back to him there was a smile on her face and her expression was as radiant as the sun.
"How did you come to know this place?" He asked as he allowed her to play with the collar of his shirt.
"I saw it online and loved the place so I contacted the number and spoke with the agent in charge." She said looking at him and using her perfectly manicured finger to draw circles on his chest.
" This must have cost a fortune..." Munah said with a smile
"I quite object to that, nothing is expensive as far as the value meets your taste," Adah said looking emphatic at Munah who just made a face of not totally in agreement with her. Seeing his face she playfully punched his stomach while he roared into laughter.
"I am happy now that we have a home to ourselves, I promise that I will buy the next one," Munah said seriously with a smile. She only laughed and looked at the time. She looked worried as she turned to look back at him and with this observation, he gently got up and stared into her eyes.
"Tell me what's the problem?" He asked her.
"Nothing..." She simply answered.
"Please tell me I beg you, my love," Munah said holding her hands tenderly.
"Please take me and make me a woman, I am tired of waiting." She said softly looking up at him.
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