chapter thirty Seven
Double Dates
"All right guys, that's enough" Donald said and they nodded standing up and went to the living room.
It's the weekend and their exam is fast approaching.
"Jasmine,don't you think you are forgetting something?" Charlotte teased. She thought for a while and replied no.
"Pretender, you forgot your date with your crush,Josh" Charlotte said and Jasmine rolled her eyes.
"Whatever, you can go with Josh because you were the one who made the promise"Jasmine said smiling but replaced it back with a frown.
"C'mon Jaz, do this for me, huh?" She said giving her a puppy face.
"No darling, your charming eyes ain't gonna work today besides, told you he isn't even my type already" Jaz said carrying a laptop.
"You just choked while saying that Jasmine '' she shouted but she left already.
"Bursted! What am I gonna do now? I gave him my words already" Charlotte said, facing Donald. "I guess you're in this alone babe". Donald said and left. "Betrayals" she shouted and he laughed.
Charlotte paced back and forth in the room.
She now regrets giving Josh her words. A thought came to her mind and she stood up and left for Donald's room.
"Hi" she said
entering and met Donald drying his hair.
I didn't even remember to knock. She thought about scratching her head. Donald was wearing
a white top and brown knicker.
"He is really cute," Charlotte thought, almost drooling. He looked at her and sat down on his bed.
"What's up?" Donald said, bringing out his phone.
"I was thinking... Can we make a deal?" She said and he beckoned for her to sit. He dropped the phone and stared at her intently.
"It's been years Charlotte and you haven't replied to me, you're thinking I would hurt you?" Donald said.
Charlotte was dumbfounded for a while. Now what do you say to him? Her subconscious mocked .
"To be sincere Donald, I don't think you are bad for me but I'm just scared of being heartbroken again. once bitten twice shine. Let's forget about it. what's your answer?" Charlotte said.
"What was your question?" He said.
"A deal! We get Jasmine to dress up for this date and we go on a friendly date. What do you say?" She asked, smiling.
***
Jasmine was looking dazzling immediately Charlotte was done with her make up.
"C'mon Jaz, try putting on a smile when you see him" Charlotte whined. Jasmine has been frowning ever since she accepted to go on a date with Josh.
They Pestered her till she accepted and now they expected her to smile. she
scoffed. She wore a pink singlet with a black Jacket and high waist trousers.
"My natural lips is okay" she said seeing the pink lipstick in Charlotte's hand
"Her hair was styled and it fell freely to her back.
"Smile for me even
If you sad o" Charlotte sang and continued humming the rest of the lyrics of Simi, a popular Nigerian female singer.
"And we are done" she said putting a silver chain on
her neck.
"Ten minutes late" Charlotte mumbled, opening the door for Joshua.
Donald Just sat down in the room operating his phone.
"Hi, Is she ready?". He was wearing a blue shirt, not just any shirt, it's a designer one. Jasmine noticed He was wearing a black shorts with white sneakers.
"You're ten minutes late"
"I'm sorry something came up" he apologised and she just nodded. Charlotte shifted and called Jasmine. He stopped on his track and looked again.
"Oh my gee, you're so beautiful" Josh said.
"Thanks, can we go now?" Jasmine said with an eye roll and he said yes.
"Thanks so much Charlotte" Josh said and they left.
Thirty minutes later Josh was still driving Jasmine.
"I hope you're not kidnapping me cause it's one hour already and we haven't gotten there" Jasmine Joked.
"Take a chill Pill will you? Besides it's not an hour yet because the drive there is one hour" Josh said.
It's twenty minutes later, Josh Packed beside a bush.
"And we're here" He said, going to open Jaz door and she sat down there hesitated whether to come down or not .
"So you don't trust me? let's go back then" he was clearly hur.
"Hey" she said and he looked back.
"So you expect me to go back home after being dressed this way?" Jasmine said and he smiled. He opened the boot and carried the picnic basket.
"This way" Josh pointed out.
"If I die in this bush Josh, my spirit will haunt you forever" she glared
at him.
"And we are here" Jasmine looked around and there was a fountain. The grass is so green and fresh. The flower alone, There are varieties of colour and they are so beautiful. She ran to one and smelt it.
"Smells nice?" She smiled and answered yes.
"How did you locate this place? it's beautiful." She said looking around.
"It's a secret," he said smiling.
"So you can't tell me?" Jasmine said, staring at him. "Of course I can, I found this place ten years ago when I ran away from home". He looked up the mountain like he was recalling those old memories.
"wow... ran away?" she inquired.
"I lost my mum ten years ago, dad remarried and the woman she got married to was like a thorn in my flesh. I missed mom and suffered a lot, so there was a night I felt so frustrated and left the house. I took a cab and trekked and climbed this cliff ready to jump down"Jaz looked at him intently.
"But then?"
"I found this fountain and remembered mom's last words, she said I should always stay strong beside a fountain on one of our outings. She is the best mom ever.. You don't know how excited and relaxed I feel when I'm here" he said sadly and dropped the basket.
"I'm sorry,'' Jasmine said.
"It's okay, I'm over it now, this will be our secret pasture, you're the first soul I will be bringing here" Josh explained and spread the cloth on the floor.
"What about Grace?" Jasmine asked, trying not to show she is Jealous.
"Her story is complicated, she only wanted us to be fuck mate but I was naive then. I tried avoiding such conversation but she made it clear to me she can't date a naive like me" Josh said and shrugged and she just nodded. He opened the picnic basket and brought out snacks. There were so many.
"Are you A foodie, this is quite much'' she said and he just smiled. They started eating…
"So Jaz, I must say I really appreciate you going out with me" he said and she smiled not knowing what to say.
"So will you introduce yourself first or should I go on?" he asked and she told him to go on.
Thirty minutes later Jazmine was laughing hard. Josh is one lively guy. All the while she has been looking at the bad side of him...maybe she should give him a chance, she thought, staring at him and smiling.
"He brought out a flask from the basket "will you take ice cream? " Josh asked, bringing out some small plastic containers.
"Nop, you take ice cream" she demanded expecting a "no".
"Yeah, that I'm a singer doesn't mean I shouldn't not enjoy my life,I take it secretly though" he whispered and she smiled.
"Common, take it for me" he whined, giving her cute puppy eyes. Like she can resist those eyes, she thought and collected the ice cream, she could get his view so correct because they sat opposite
each other. She took her time to examine Josh. He has thick eyebrows and long eyelashes. His lips are small and pinks. His teeth are sparkling white and set and with those eyes she can see the passion burning in them... No doubt how people fall easily for him. "Did you notice anything?" he asked and she snapped out of her
reverie. She looked around and gasped.
"We are wearing the same outfit," Josh smiled, bringing out his phone.
"Let's snap some pictures" he added and they posed for different Pictures.
"Can I upload some please...?" Josh asked with pleading eyes.
"You really looked like a baby right now I just hope this won't cause a trouble beyond my power because of your crazy fans" Jasmine
Said and he uploaded it. Seconds later, her phone started to beep. She checked it and saw it was Josh's Post. They were tagging her. They were all saying she should say something about the post but she just ignored them.
"Thanks a lot for today, Josh," Jasmine said when she got to her doorstep.
"You're welcome" He replied smiling and she waved him goodbye. "Erm Jaz'' Josh called and she looked at him with a furrowed brow. He was finding it hard to say the word.
Erm...can I get a hug?" Jasmine found herself saying yes. Her heart is about to explode! He moved closer to her and pulled her to him. He hugged her so tight.
They stayed like that for minutes but disengaged when someone cleared his throat.
"You don't need to say anything because the post says it all". Charlotte winked and Jasmine smiled.
"You guys went on a date also?" She asked to see Donald, and his hand that was entangled with Charlotte.
"yep miss!" she said sarcastically. Thanks for today Jasmine, I will take my Leave now" He said and left.
"By the way, you guys look cute together," Jasmine said and Donald smiled.
"You have been blushing ever since Josh left. Joshua and Jasmine, that's double J, you guys will make a perfect couple" Charlotte teased,Jasmine covered her face and screamed. They just laughed.
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