The next morning arrived quickly and Kiara woke up and did her morning rituals before going downstairs,Sefra was cooking in the kitchen but this time she didn't stand there drooling like a high schooler In love,she went to the sitting room and sat there when he was done she joined him for dinner and washed the plate before going for a walk,she didn't want to be in the same house with him,it was tormenting and each passing hours was like a ticking bomb to her so she needed to be away from him.
Meanwhile Sefra who thought that she was avoiding him so he doesn't express his feelings was getting gloomy and sad,but he wasn't still going to let her go on her date,he was in the house the whole day so even as Kiara came back hoping he would have gone by now,he was still at home she didn't spare him another glance and walked into her room closing the door behind her and going to take a shower.
Sefra who was just ignored gave a self deprecating laugh before sitting down on the sofa and typing on his phone.
Soon after she came out dressed gorgeously,for a while he was left in awe,she wasn't extravagant and just wore a simple blue knee length dress with only a nude lipstick and a straight hair,she looked elegant and he couldn't help staring for a longer while.
She stepped into the living room and he stood up suddenly.
where are you going?,he asked and she looked at him with a raised brow.
do I still need your permission to go out?,she asked.
I never said that,I jus want to know where you will be going Incase something pops up,he lied with a straight face.
Well if you must know,I have a date tonight,she said trying to spite him but she didn't know why she wanted him to feel jealous.
Ohh..,well good luck then,he said and her face fell.
Just like that,he wasn't going to ask with who,or where,or why...,he even gave his blessings,she thought with a soir expression on her face which he didn't fail to notice.
I'll be going now,she said and walked out of the door while he had a huge smirk on his face.
She arrived at the arranged location and settled down,she ordered a glass of water as she waited for him.
He had never being late when meeting up with her,so was something up?,she thought.
She waited for a while and watched other people entering the restaurant with their dates and leaving,she couldn't help but look at their smiling faces,she thought about Sefra and soon dismissed the thought as she waited for a while.
As Kiara waited at the location for her supposed date with David, she couldn't help but feel a mix of disappointment and confusion. He had stood her up, leaving her feeling hurt and wondering what had gone wrong. She had hoped spending time with David might help her sort out her feelings, but now, she was left feeling even more uncertain.
She picked up her phone to call him but the call got disconnected,was he ignoring her on purpose...,she called again but this time it rang for a while before it got disconnected,she called for the third time and the phone was switched off..,what was really happening.
Just as she was about to leave, a figure caught her eye. A man in an impeccably tailored suit stood some distance away, his presence exuding a cold aura that sent a shiver down her spine. It was Sefra, and as he drew nearer, her heart skipped a beat.
"Kiara," he greeted her, his voice smooth and composed.
"Sefra," she replied, surprised to see him here. "What are you doing here?"
He took a step closer, his eyes studying her face. "I happened to be in the area," he replied vaguely. "And I saw you standing here alone."
You were at home, weren't you?,how did you know I will be here?,she asked.
You ask a lot of questions,can we at least seat,he said and she lead him to her table.
So what are you doing here?,she asked but he didn't seem in a hurry to reply as he first ordered food for them and beverages before his gaze settled on her.
Well I just had a hunch,he said casually.
A hunch?,that what I would get stood up,she asked and he hummed lightly.
You are so unbelievable,she said as she looked out the window.
she went out on this date to forget about Sefra and to ask David to date her but Sefra just had to spoil everything,now they were on a date and she was feeling uneasy.
***
Back at the house
Immediately Kiara left the house,someone knocked on the door,he stood up slowly from the couch to go answer the door,it was a man in all black.
What's the progress, Sefra asked.
It seems his father is out of town and he was supposed to finish work earlier to go meet madam,the man said.
Then did you add the extra project of the Zande resort,Sefra said softly.
Yes sir,it was in with today's own making him extra busy,so he may not be able to attend,the man said and Sefra hummed lightly.
You may leave,he said a the other man bowed lightly before leaving as Sefra still stood there with a smirk on his face.
And with that he entered inside and brought out the suit he ordered earlier that morning,it looked perfect,he dressed into it and went to the restaurant Kiara was at.
***
Here have more shrimps,you like them right,Sefra said as he added more shrimp to Kiara's plate as they ate in silence,though he was the only one making conversation and she would only nod,shake her head or hum lightly,it was still enough for him as he was able to go on a date with her,he was smiling internally