Love is sweeter when it comes from both sides.
"Thanks for a date Mr Yang," Lala show appreciation. "All thanks goes to you Lala," he tries not to be selfish. "Life is unpredictable. It will always give you two sides, the left hand side and the right hand side. The only challenge is, you will never know the correct side to paradise. It's upto you to choose and more so to choose wisely," he explains. Mr Yang tries to draw a real picture into Lala's imagination on there way back to the apartment. "What do you mean Mr Yang?" She asks. "I'm not considerate when it comes to making choices Lala" he says, "Uh..! I'm trying to let you know that no matter what happens in your life after making a certain choice, don't regret". He stands and holds her two hands as he speak these touching words. You don't have to worry yourself about anything MrYang, " she replies. "I've just had a very beautiful evening with a very handsome and kind boyfriend on earth. I actually don't see nothing to regret." Besides, I'm one of the most considerate people when it comes to making choices," she states. Her courage can be felt within her words. "Is there anything you want to ask me?" He requires. The love he has for her surely tempts him to tell her the truth about himself but he thinks he should stick to his fake identity. "Uh...! maybe later," she responds smiling. "How about asking me what I do for a living," he persists. "That one, I already know." She replies without even minding. He cries "What?!" but it's too late. As scaring as it is to a person under a fake identity, the shoke doesn't spare him. "How did you know Lala!," he asks. Looking like the heart is running out of him. "What is wrong with me knowing and why are you panicking?!" You mean I'm not supposed to know without asking you?" She utters a cry of wonder. "Not really, it's not what I meant," he says. He tries to defend himself but the look on his face still reports him. "Being a Gym instructor is not bad Mr Yang. In fact you have to be proud." She declares. Her response relief him to breath well in the next minute. "Uh! Okay! yeah that's it. I think I have to be more than proud of my work."He prates giving thanks to the heavens at the back of his mind for not blowing his cover up. "Anyways, how did you come know I'm a gym instructor?" He's curious. what he has in mind, "she may know beyond my expectation." "Oh that! Following the day after asking me for a date, since I'm always free in the morning, I run to exercise. That's when I saw you going without a taxi and I followed behind. Trust me you are a good gym instructor." She narrates with a compliment. Mr Yang looks relieved after all.
They slowly walk a distance while coming from the dinner date, sharing a sweet conversation upto home. "I'm working tomorrow from midday upto 10pm. You can meet me in the morning or at night after work. You can call me anytime of you wish I'm ready to answer." She directly grant him access to her personal life. Just like any man when it comes to a beautiful woman, Mr Yang becomes soft like a yellow banana. "Okay! I'm pleased to here that, " he says. "Don't get your ears off your door, I'm hear to disturb your pretty face. Can wait to quench this love thirst." Mr Yang well known as Don cannot keep it to himself. He takes the opportunity to confess his love for her when she is about to reach home. Lala's excitement keeps on elevating. This is her first time to be introduced to this blind thing called love. According to her gesture, she is so much in love. The sweet words from Mr Yang's lips cannot leave her in peace instead they crush her into pieces. She would like to jump and dance but she isn't alone in her bedroom. She decides to swallow it up just for decency but her face cannot hide what is inside her heart.
"Have a very good night Mr Yang," she says. She cannot be separated from her smile. "Sleep well Miss Lala," says Mr Yang. His love for Lala is already on table for everyone to see. They share a warm affectionate hug infront of Lala's door. Mr Yang can't take a risk to leave before confirming that his companion is fully inside and secure. She walks inside, but her eyes can't stop looking back at him. After confirming she has locked up, he then walks to his apartment. For the first time he makes sure his door is well locked. He takes off his Tuxedo, goes to shower, pours a cup of coffee, takes a few sips and lies down on his bed to think about the past present and future about him and his love Lala.
At the mansion the next day, mom asks Lala about her date immediately she sets her eyes on her. "Wow! that look tells it all," Mom says. "At least allow me to greet you mom," she states. "Today I'm the one taking care of you," Mom speaks. "Stop teasing me mom," she states. "Tell you what mom, you're a goddess. He was already waiting for me to arrive. Thanks for creating enough time for me. It was the most beautiful night of my life". Lala replies in extreme joy. "Am happy for you Lala," says mother. "Like a mother, I've been there before sweetheart, I urge you to look after him. Good men are rare and make it your homework to know more about him. I don't want to see my beautiful daughters cry." Elaborates mother. Like all good mothers, she is happy to give her support and advice to a girl child.
"Good afternoon Lala" Dodo greets, "wow! the smell is too nice I've started salivating". She meets her in the kitchen trying to prepare something for herself and mother. "Good afternoon sister Dodo," Lala greats in reply holding a smile which never leaves her face. "You know, I'm trying to prepare something for my lunch and maybe mother will share some. You know her appetite is always down". Lala converses. "It's alright. Please prepare a little more I will share some too," she can't wait to taste.
"Oh both of you are here!" Mother pushes her wheelchair and find both Lala and Dodo in the kitchen. "Mom! how did you manage to get here? It's obvious Lala takes good care of you," states Dodo. You don't have to push a wheelchair by yourself. It's not healthy mom!" Lala says. "Aren't you afraid your back may react?". She asks. "It's alright my daughter,"responds mother, "It's part of body exercise. Besides, you will grow thinner if you don't stop worrying much about me," Mom jokes it off. "Anyways, I just came to check on Lala since I was bored out there. I want her to tell me more about her boyfriend and the date." Mother doesn't keep a secret. "What Dodo? you look surprised. Haven't she told you yet?" Mom asking Dodo smiling. Dodo takes her eyes away from mother to Lala with a wondering face. "Seriously!" Dodo still can't believe she is green about it. "Don't take it serious sister, I was about to tell you only that mother panicked," Lala says. She tries to make it easy but Dodo doesn't seem like she willing let it go. "Mother can not know this before me. Beside, we're sisters now," says Dodo very much concerned. "The date was all last night sister and is mother that I saw first when I came in this afternoon. You know I've always told you everything, why should I hide such good news away from you?!" Lala explains in a very sorry voice with innocency on her face. "She is right stop squeezing her. You will kill her beautiful memories," mother plays her part as usual. "We both know she is not selfish to that extent," when she die of sharp adged questions you will miss the best parts," briskly alart mother cannot let things go like that. "Are you sure you were going to tell me?" Dodo asks. "Yes! why not". Lala replies. "When did you meet a man?" Dodo asks wearing a serious face. "I met him on Thursday". She replies wearing a sorry face. "From Thursday and I don't know anything!" Dodo wondering. "It's not like that sister. It all happened accidentally and so fast," Lala tries to make her understand. "How!" Asks Dodo. She still can't get it. "I saw him, he asked me out, I refused and then I accepted," Lala explaining how it happened accidentally and fast. "Stop confusing me". Dodo still cannot get it. "I also didn't know he was serious on Thursday until yesterday night when he came to my apartment to take me on a dat." Lala explains to Dodo jeolousy face. "She's not someone you would wish to keep a secret away from" mother says, "She can't tolerate." "Is there anything else I need to know?" Dodo still curious. "He is handsome, kind and very romantic. He is her neighbor too,States mother. She can't allow words to keep burn her from inside. She acts too fast to bring them out. "I don't think you also told her that at eleven you were still wetting the bed," Mother hits the last nail in the coffin. "Come-on mother stop embarrassing me infront of my sister. Besides, that has nothing to do with what we're talking about". Dodo's attitude after mother's comment tell that mother is a professional conversation switcher. Mother finally gets Dodo in line. "Is the meal read? I can't wait to eat. It smells delicious," asks Mother as she pushes herself turning around. "Let's meet at the dinning," Lala says. "Make sure you bring enough food I'm sterving," Dodo tells Lala as she goes on to push mother in her wheelchair.
knock knock. Lala puts down the television remote and hurries to get the door. "Welcome Mr Yang, please come in," She gladly welcomes her boyfriend inside. Mr Yang grabs a seat by himself since he is no longer a stranger in the house. "How was your night after the club," Lala asks. "Actually you topped my thinking chat when I went to bed which made my sleep a success. I didn't know you can dance that well," Mr Yang flatters. "Yes I can, I'm even thinking about starting a dance class," Lala jokingly talks about her dream "Oh! that's a brilliant idea. I wish you work upon it. You will have my full support," Mr Yang responds. "Would you like to have a cup of coffee?" Smiling Lala asks. "Yeah, I appreciate. " he says thanks. "Hope the little one is at school," he states. "Right now he is dead asleep you know he plays video games like crazy and last night, he told me he won't be schooling today," she explains. "Does he always dodge going to school?" He shows concern. "Never does he do it. He loves school a lot,"
Lala talks proudly about her brother. "Last night I didn't play video game" he jumps out, "I was praying" "I've been hearing you sister," stubbornly he speaks. "Good morning Mr handsome Yang," he greets with a wide smile. "Good morning young Jack," Mr Yang replies, "Come with me I have something for you". Mr Yang takes Jack out side. "Wow! You're the best of the best. Oh my goodness! Sister can you believe what Mr handsome Yang just got me for my birthday!" Jack comes inside very excited holding his birthday gift. Look sister, a new play station five. This is incredible," he screams joyful. He cannot stop showing his gratitude for the precious birthday gift. "Thank you Mr handsome Yang," he goes direct into his room to enjoy the rest of his day.
"Wow! thank you," Lala to Mr Yang. "It's nothing much," he says. He means it deep inside because he is a billionaire but Lala can't figure it out. "You just don't know what you did. Actually I didn't have it in mind its his birthday today. Now I know why he canceled school". She says. "Its alright. He told me on Saturday so I had to keep it on my finger tips. I'm waiting for yours, Miss Lala " he says, "I can't wait to see you dance". "Thank you for making me feel special. The feeling comes only in your presence, " says Lala. "My clients are missing my face. It's high time I leave, "he says bye bye. "If they touch you don't come back to me," Lala speaks jokingly jeolous. "How about if I touch them?" A punch line of a joke. "Oh! so you're planning this all the time? Okay if you touch anyone, just find another apartment," they continue joking and playing as she escorts him outside.
"Knock Knock,"Dodo visits her dad in his room. Dad opens the door. "Oh! my daughter you can come in," He welcomes his daughter inside. "please have a sit," He's really surprised to see his daughter visit. Dodo rarely visits her father privately. "What is the unusual visit my daughter. Hope all is well," dad is surprised. He doubts his daughter has really come in peace. Dodo grabs a seat quietly. She tries to figure out how and where to start the conversation. Otherwise, she takes a deep breathe to gain the courage. "Please sit down dad. What I want to communicate is very important," she asks for his full attention. "Am all eyes dear". He grabs a sit and brings it closer to her. "Am not sure about what I'm going to tell you. But you need to listen to me dad" she says, "perhaps we do something." "Okay!" Dad's face turns inquisitive. "Mother wasn't thrown throw the window by a theif". she states. "What are you trying to mean Dodo?" Dad becomes more curious as he pull his seat more close. "My heart tells me so dad," she speaks more with seriousness. "But your mother's jewelry was taken," dad tries to clarify. "Yes dad but that doesn't mean the target was to steal," she responds aggressively. "Am sorry to say this Dad but I suspect officer Stone," Dodo hits the nail on the head without wasting time. "What?!" Jumping off the chair like he saw a snake, Dad can't believe his ears. "Can you please stop all this nonsense?! Did officer Stone do anything to you? Maybe you just had a bad day today with an officer so you need to convict one!" Dad is so sure his daughter maybe unhealthy to speak such about officer Stone. "Dad, officer Stone has been a family friend for many years. He has always stood in on every matter concerning our family. It's not easy to suspect him on anything," she tries to open up dad's focus. "Exactly that's what I'm talking about," Dad gets a little rough. "Officer Stone will never do anything against our family. He has sacrificed for our well being." Dad enlightens Dodo in defense of a family friend, officer Stone. "Dad, I didn't say its true he threw mom, all am saying is we need to investigate this issue. Is Mom we're talking about Dad! You need to understand her pain. She's always in her room thinking in tears about that night. She says she stubbed a man who threw her outside the window twice on the arm with a pen she was holding and scratched his neck as well during the fight in resistance. On the day of the lanterns, I saw two fresh scars on officer Stone's hand when I was shaking hands with him. Still according to the size of the scars, they definitely relate to a pen. We can't just sweep it under the carpet Dad! We need to do something," she aggressively explains her concern.
"Stop this nonsense please! You need to rest, " Dad gets squeezed into confusion. He's response carries no hope at all in Dodo's presence. She leaves dad's room very angry and disappointed. Not even saying goodnight, she walks out. Dad is left in a heep of thoughts. He cannot believe the information his daughter has just put on table for him to digest. He keeps walking round and round into his room with both his hands in his waist and his head facing down. After a while he finally notices the door was left open. He goes on to close it then after, sits on his bed with his hands acting as poles assisting his head.
Back to Dodo inside her bedroom, she tries to think about how her dad has managed to overlook her concern. She lies on her bed feeling so disappointed as she squeezes a pillow onto her head. After a few seconds, she throws away the pillow with wrath and stands up. She still cannot let it go. "I have to do something about it. I think I have to talk to my fiancée as soon as he returns to the country," all this runs at the back of her mind.
"Knock knock," Lala knocks. Immediately after some seconds the door opens. "Oh! welcome."
Mr Yang so pleased to recieve visitor Lala. The type of smile on his face tells it all. "I'm so blessed to have an angel visit me for the first time." Mr Yang says. "Its the second time." Lala replies feeling cheated. "The visit wasn't specifically for me but today your mind fully considered me. I feel so special," he holds a pose. "Are you allowing me to come in or you gonna leave my legs hurt by standing!" She also wrecks him by guilt.
Guilty Yang holds her by the arm just like a princess and brings her inside. "Have you been cooking?" She asks, taking a good sniff of the aroma inside the house. It smells like cookies. "Something like that". He brags. "I don't mean to brag" he says, "but I'm an excellent cook." "You can join me in the kitchen if you don't mind," he requests. "Don't get too cocky," she replies, "you might end up apologizing." Lala folows him to the kitchen. "Since you're here, I suggest to prepare a stronger meal. What do you think?" He asks. "A strong meal is not good in the night. I suggest we just have the some egg fried rice and a glass of orange juice, " she replies. "You lead I follow it makes me a human" he says, "I will always cherish you. " All he wants to do is hold her for the rest of the night.
All she wants to do is be with him and have some pretty good time to night. This is what each of them has at the back of their minds. They truly love each other.
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