Sophia and joseph started contacting each other. They both talked every day and even texted too. They were becoming very close and their feelings were getting stronger and stronger.
Although they weren't dating yet, they both liked each other very much. They met up at school and joseph helped Sophia with her school work and assignments during his free time.
"He asked me out on a date tonight." Sophia broke the news to Favour.
"What?"
"Yes, surprised right?"
"I guess you guys are moving faster than expected." Favour complimented on their relationship.
"Yes, do you think he wants to finally ask me out?" Sophia asked feeling a little bit overwhelmed.
"Even though he's not, you need to look very beautiful. And guess who will make you look very pretty?" Favour teased.
"Me", she squealed excitedly. Sophia smiled at her and hugged her.
"Thank you, Friend."
"No problems."
Both of them went back to Sophia's apartment after they were done with classes.
"You sell clothes but you don't have trending clothes for yourself," Favour complained for the 100th time.
The bed was already filled with clothes that was thrown by Favour from the wardrobe. Sophia was just there quietly looking at her best friend trying her best to help her.
She stood up and walked up to her and said: "What if I buy a new dress for myself and from myself?"
Favour chuckled and agreed. They went to the store room and searched for a nice dress that Sophia could wear. After searching for a while, they finally saw what they wanted.
It was a short red flair gown that stopped at Sophia's knee. It fitted her perfectly and she wore a shoe to match with the dress.
Favour helped her to style her braids and put on a little makeup. In an hour time, they were done with everything.
Sophia looked at herself in the mirror several times. She didn't know she was this beautiful. She hugged Favour countless times appreciating her for everything she did for her.
Few minutes later, joseph called and said he was in front of her house. Sophia picked up her bag and went out with Favour.
"You look stunning", joseph complimented her and kissed her hand. Sophia blushed so hard and said thank you.
He opened the car for her and she got in. Favour just stood at the side watching the both of them doing their thing.
Sophia saw her and asked if she was waiting for her ride.
"Yes dear, just enjoy your night", she wished her.
Joseph drove to a nice restaurant. Sophia had never been there before. She felt inferior because the place looked like it was specially for rich people.
Joseph took her to their seats and they ordered food and drinks. While they were eating, joseph did the talking while Sophia listened and smiled.
"My family lives abroad. I stay here with my older brother but we live differently. He's a medical doctor and doesn't really have time" he said sadly.
Sophia felt bad for him and assured him that he will be fine.
"So tell me about your family," he asked sipping his wine slowly.
"Well, my dad is a police man, my mom is a nurse, my sister is working currently at a restaurant and my younger brothers are still in school". She told him with a smiling face.
"They all stay at Lagos while I'm here studying".
"Hmm, that's good." "Hope to meet them one day", joseph said looking at her deeply.
For a moment, Sophia couldn't breathe. "What was he hinting at," she thought.
They finished eating and went up to the rooftop for fresh air. None of them talked for a while. They just enjoyed the silent moment for a while.
"You know when I first saw you, joseph started, I was dumbfounded by your beauty".
"Not like I haven't seen beauties but yours was just out of this world. You sat there calmly in class paying attention to the lecturer. I didn't even know when I entered your class. I stared at you till you noticed it," he said and laughed lightly.
Meanwhile, Sophia's heart was pounding so hard. "Was he confessing to her right now?"
"Was this the moment?"
"Sophia, I really like you. I've never felt this way in a very long time and I know this feeling is real. You are the one." Joseph confessed his feelings for her and he took her hand getting closer and closer to her.
"Will you be my girlfriend?"
Sophia blushed and put her head down shyly. This was what she was waiting for.
"Yes, I will be your girlfriend."
Joseph was very happy and kissed her passionately.