HE SAID NO
EPISODE 30
Amifel had wrapped a Louis Vuitton perfume and an array of her favorite cookies in a fancy gift wrapper, she had quite a hard time choosing a birthday gift for Grace, before she finally settled for the duo.
She was headed to Grace’s place in a taxi. She was a little worn out from the day’s activities but she dared not miss Grace’s birthday. She peeped into the paper bag momentarily, Grace would love it, she appreciated even the tiniest gestures.
She had also made plans for them to go out and she was simply dressed for the occasion in a casual black flair gown. The cup of the gown was decorated with white coral beads in a simple yet elegant manner. She matched her outfit with a white wedge sandal and purse.
Mr. Robert was coming back that same day and she didn’t want to take long, she had missed her dad and she looked forward to seeing him. So, she decided to leave for Grace’s place early so Grace could release her soon enough.
As soon as she stepped into Grace’s compound, the serenity of the atmosphere that greeted her made her start hoping that Grace would be home. It was not that she was expecting a party or something close but she didn’t call Grace before coming, because she wanted to surprise her but it seemed like she was going to be surprised instead.
She got to her door and gave it a light knock, she heaved a sigh of relief when she heard her thin voice rather faintly.
“Who is it?” Grace asked,
“Open the door abeg, ”
“Ami!” she squawked, “You know, for a moment I was preparing on how to fight you,” she joked with her arms akimbo.
“Fight me? But why?”
“I was like, ‘so all I deserve from this girl is a text?’ ehn?”
“Awwn I am sorry, I had such a busy day that I had to rush through to be here, I should have at least called” Amifel apologized, and almost immediately she continued, “Moreso, what else were you expecting, am I your husband?” You better call Mike for that one,” she cackled as she locked the door behind her, Grace let out a burst of throaty laughter.
” You are such a bully.” Grace frowned as Amifel laughed lightly.
“I didn’t come here to tongue-lash you, it’s your birthday after all.” Amifel eyed her playfully “Happy birthday bestie!” she said as she drew her closer for a bear hug.
“Thank you, baby,” Grace hugged her back even tighter.
“I got these for you, “Amifel announced, stretching the paper bag she came with towards her.
“My favorite cookies!” She screeched as she unwrapped the gift items after bringing out the total bundle from the paper bag, “Omg! Louis Vuitton! “she screamed, holding out the perfume box as she jumped excitedly on Amifel who was now seated on her bed. “You are a darling!”
“I’m glad you love it!” Amifel said proudly while trying to catch her breath.
“I have had my eyes on that perfume since you got it,” Grace said, as she gushed over the perfume.
“Really? And I was there hoping you would like it,”
“Like? I love it! Thank you!’
“You are welcome, so what do you say, you dress up and let’s go out!” Amifel announced,
“I would have loved to but we might be having a guest, ”
“A guest?”
“Yes, Mike is coming around,”
“Oh, I see…your geek baby,” Amifel teased,
“Stop it now, ”
“I can’t believe that I would be seeing that funny man today,” she chuckled as her eyes caught sight of the cakes arranged on her wooden table, “Ahn Ahn! What is going on here, how many birthdays are we celebrating? “Amifel asked as she stood up to take a closer look at the beautiful cakes. There were two fondant cakes and one with buttered icing.
“Can I have a bite?”
“Sure, “
“I want the one with buttered icing,”
“That means you would be eating Bro Mike’s cake,” Grace snickered,
“Really?”
“Yeah, he sent it to my office,”
“Awwn, so romantic,” Amifel gushed,
They kept teasing each other as Amifel cut a generous portion of the cake. Not too long afterward, they heard a knock at the door and Grace went to get it.
“Happy birthday dear,” Mike smiled as he held out a bunch of beautiful flowers.
“Thank you, thank you, Mike,” Grace blushed, she was short of words. She gave him a light hug before she ushered him in.
“Hey, Mike!” Amifel greeted as she dusted the fritters off her mouth.
“Amifel! Good to see you, “Mike smiled as he held out his hands to her,
“Same here, “she smiled back, taking his hands in hers.
Amifel peeked at him as he settled on the plastic chair close to where she sat. He was looking different from the last time he saw him. He was no longer on Afro and he had in its place a lower and more decent haircut. He was on a navy blue and white patterned shirt neatly tucked into a navy blue trouser, whose tip was sewn to fit his legs. His beards were neatly shaved and it made him looked more handsome.
Grace offered him juice and cut a fairly big portion of the cake for him while Amifel stole glances at them as they smiled occasionally at each other.
Some moments later, they heard yet another knock, and Amifel shot Grace a questioning look before standing up to get it.
On opening the door, she was stunned to see some ladies with colorful balloons, another large and beautiful cake, and two young men with trumpets, she asked them to come in before they could introduce themselves.
“This is serious,” Amifel thought to herself as she glanced through the small crowd for a familiar face, she found none.
The men set to work, showing off their expertise as they played the popular birthday tune melodiously.
Grace stood up excitedly as she wondered where the gifts came from, the ladies greeted her with warm hugs as they presented her with the gifts. Although she was just as confused as Amifel was, she received the gifts with smiles, as she waited patiently for them to be done so they could explain things to her.
When the trumpet guys were done, everywhere grew silent abruptly and everyone seemed to be looking behind her, she turned back in an instant and met Mike on one knee holding a glistering silver ring up to her.
“Will you marry me?” he asked with an unsteady voice while gawking intently at her with pleading eyes, he looked perturbed, as he was skeptical about what her response would be.
For a moment, there was silence as different things began to run through Mike’s mind. “Hope I am not rushing this? Maybe she is not ready?” He thought as his once eager face dropped.
“Yes!” She screamed, nodding her head as sounds of ‘awwwn’ filled the air. Amifel and the others clapped excitedly as she held out her for an overjoyed Mike to insert his ring.
To be continued…
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TO BE CONTINUED
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