“You guys are making me really really aware of the fact that I’m single,” Briggs said, glaring at Hope and Daniel. Daniel had been whispering something in Hope’s ear, making her giggle. He turned to Briggs, who was seated across the table from them. “It’s not my fault you’re single. Why don’t you do something about it?” Briggs laughed. He was handsome, with a friendly personality and dimples. “Nah,” he shook his head. “I’m too young and beautiful to settle down.” All the others seated on the table burst into laughter. They were all Daniel’s friends, Uche and his wife CeeCee who looked incredibly beautiful and glamorous; Temi and her fiancé Deinde. They’d known each other for years and teasing Briggs was something they obviously all …
Chapter 16 – The Only One
Her whole body was tingling with pleasure. Hope stretched and opened her eyes, her lips curving at the memories from the night before. She reached for Daniel, but he wasn’t lying beside her. She drew herself up to a sitting position just as he walked in through the door that led to the dressing room. Hope pulled in a breath. He was already dressed for work in a perfect dark suit that made her want to drag him back into the bed. “Hey,” she said softly. “You’re awake.” He came over to the bed and laid a gentle kiss on her lips. She was wearing his t-shirt, one she’d found in the dressing room when she visited the bathroom sometime in the night. It was much too big for her, but she loved it. “This suits you,” Daniel said with a smile, …
Chapter 15 – The Only One
The next Monday, Hope was in meetings all morning, but listening to the senior partners nit-pick design issues, projects and deadlines was insufficient to dispel the haze of happiness she felt whenever her thoughts strayed to Daniel. Around her wrist was a stunning watch, the slim face encrusted with beautiful stones, a gift from him, and it was the most beautiful watch she’d ever owned. “Nice watch,” Agnes said admiringly when she returned to her desk after the meeting. Hope smiled and gave the watch another loving glance. “Thank you.” “You’re glowing,” Agnes noted. “Am I?” “Yes.” She peered closely at Hope’s face. “Man kind of glowing.” Hope guffawed. “That’s different from ordinary glowing?” Agnes nodded. “Yes …
Somi Ekhasomhi lives in Lagos and has been devouring books for as long as she can remember. In 2012, she started publishing the story that became Always Yours, as a blog serial at www.lagosromanceseries.com. It was later published as a novel. Her other books include Hidden Currents, the standalone sequel to Always Yours, as well as a short story, Jungle Justice.