LOVE IS A GAME [CHAPTER 2]

"Love is a game? Does that even make sense Davies?"
Peter tailed him from behind. He hated the fact that Coco got the spot. He didn't like her guts, and he felt she was going to be big trouble.
"Yes, she's the one I need. I'm taking the first flight tomorrow, back to London, now send the girl to my office"
Peter stopped when Davies doubled his pace.
"Dammit!"
He cursed and started towards the Hall. Coco was back to her seat, busy on her iPhone. Instantly he began to wonder how she got her hands on an iPhone, she must be some thug or something.
"Hey Coco, come with me"
He instructed and turned to leave immediately. The building was a little complex, and so when called for her, he made sure he was quick. He did so on purpose, hoping she lost her way.
"Go through that door"
He instructed with a frown on his face
Davies sat facing her; different thoughts flooded her mind, but whatever it is, she was pretty sure it wouldn't be something she can't handle.
She felt he was too handsome. His beards caved down his cheeks, fitting into a perfect side beards. His lips had an oval shape and it appeared tasty below his slight pointed nose and soulful eyes. He had a nice shave, one that suited his slight v-shaped faced. She was checking him out stylishly and he noticed.
"Hey"
He called and snapped her out of her reverie. She didn't see the need to reply so she simply conned the office with her eyes and chipped a smile at the corner of her lips in response.
"Coco, tell me a little about yourself"
She was quick to chuckle at his question.
"Trust me, there is nothing to tell"
She replied shrewdly. Her personal life was hers to keep.
"You have to get serious here, I don't have all day"
She read the disgust his tone so she had to adjust to his taste and touched the tip of the iceberg
"I'm an orphan, I live with my aunt who makes life a living hell for me, I'm a street hustler, and I've managed to fend for myself"
He didn't show any remorse or sympathy to her summarised story, that was the least of his interest. She could feel the line on her forehead head crinkle as she looked any pity in his face. He showed none, it didn't sound new to him.
"You've fallen in love before?"
She nodded with a scoff.
"With who?"
"7guys in total; they were all equal bastards"
He smiled now, but she didn't find it funny.
"You loved them?"
She hesitated and felt he was prying into her personal details.
"I'll need this info for what I would need you for"
He explained and eased her paranoid mind.
"Loved the first 3, the rest were for fun and for the cash"
He was quiet for a while, and for a minute there she felt she had said too much.
"What kind of fun?"
His question erupted strange butterflies in her tummy. She felt he was being too ridiculous, but he was quite serious, with no sign of levity.
"That kind of fun, sex fun"
He sighed when she averted her eyes to regain her confidence. She felt embarrassed talking about that, he must feel she is some flirt. The next minute she didn't care.
"Good, I need you for a job, no strings attached. When I mean no strings I mean no feelings, no love, no sex...Strictly business, and you would be well paid"
She didn't get his point, a thought popped her mind and she gasped in response.
"It's not prostitution"
It was like he pried her thoughts and countered her outburst. She nodded with a questionable expression still.
"Would it be a problem if I take you out of the country"
She tried so hard to tame the thrill that welled up in her, well robust, ready to burst.
"It'll would be my pleasure sir"
She didn't care if she was rational in her decision to tag along with a total stranger, on the bases of a Job that has not been revealed to her yet. Her mind was immediately made up to take the risk, as far it takes her out of the country and out of the torture she called home.
"Alright, get your bags and meet me back here at 8am tomorrow"
She was up and at the threshold when he called out to her.
"And Coco, don't be late"

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Coco sneak out plan was perfect, though Jerry, the pet dog was going to blow her cover when she threw her bags through the window pane.
The thud ignited Jerry's barking. She scrabbled through her bag and found a cracker biscuit she had packed. She tossed one to the dog and he calmed instantly.
"Don't worry boy, I'll be back in no time"
She soothed and hurried off. Jerry was the only friend she had. People found it interesting when she reveals the name of her best friend.
"It's Jerry"
"Wow, he is one lucky guy"
The response she always get with a thrill. But then she cut short their imaginations when she concludes.
"It's a dog"
Weird right...?

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Davies was set, it was past 7 and he waited impatiently for Coco to meet up with him. If she makes him miss his flight, hell would be let loosed.
He fitted into his dark single breast suit, silver coloured Prada shoe, dark shades and his silver portfolio to Match.
"Take care of business over here. I don't know when or if I'll ever come back to Nigeria"
davies instructed Peter as he gesticulated at his wrist watch.
Peter missed his friend, the new Davies was not the Davies he grew up with. Davies was full of life, naughty and fun to be with. They had funky adventures together. During high school, they were brawlers and terrorists to the entire school.
All that changed when Jane tore his heart out. He met Jane in college, even Peter liked her. Davies loved her passionately, he was crazy over her that Peter grew jealous when she took half the time they spent together.
She was daughter to an equal influential business man, and anyone who heard the tale of the lovers predicted they were meant to be. He was making plans now to put the ring on her finger. He took Peter and together they selected a diamond ring, a perfect match for her Beauty. Until the D-day. Peter presented the invitation card on a visit to the house.
"My brother gave me this, can you represent me there? I don't think I can make it"
Davies saw the deal as nothing.
"Anything for you bro"
But the next minute he froze, rushed to wash his face before he took another look.
"What is it...?"
"It's Jane, this is Jane's full name, she is getting married?"
Peter snatched the invitation card to confirm, he had not paid attention to the name.
"Oh no..."
He muttered; Davies dialled Jane immediately.
"Babbby!"
Her voice rang from the other end.
"Don't baby me, don't baby me, Jane you're getting married?"
She was quiet now.
"Answer me!"
"Ok, ok. I'm sorry Davies. Look I like you but I discovered a new guy, he is cute and I love him..."
Peter could see Davies hands shaking.
"Jane please am begging you. I love you with all my heart. Jane you promised me, you promised you'd never leave me. Jane I want to propose, I bought a ring already"
His voice was hasty and shaky. Full of hurt and pain
"I'm sorry Davies, I know you love me but I discovered that I just like you, that's all, I'm sorry"
She ended the call. Well Jane ended up divorced after a year of an abusive marriage.
But Davies, a part of him died that day, one that Peter could not bring back.. It was 10years ago, now he was in his late thirties and entitled to own his share of his father's wealth across the country and its environs. But the deal put to him, and his siblings who had their spectacular reasons for remaining single, was to get married to earn their inheritance.
And that is where Coco fits in.
She appeared panting with her bags lingering on her arms.
"You are late"
Davies pointed out and gave Peter a quick nudge before he started out of his office.
"Late? It's just a minute past 7. I've never been this early in my entire life. At least I deserve a credit"
He was quiet as he made her sit in his ride and zoomed to the airport.
"Are you ready for this?"
He finally asked when they were safely in the plane.
"Ready for what? Ok sorry, but you've not given me any hint on the job"
She countered his question
"Are you ready to be my wife?"

©onyeneke Abel .February 2018 all rights reserved.

Love is a game
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