Episode 7
“Why is he staring at me like that? I wonder what he is thinking”
Genevieve muttered to herself as she stood in a corner and observed as Ebuka
Okeke stared at her from across the hall. He was surrounded by Cynthia and her
friends. After about thirty minutes, he sauntered towards her.”Oh my God! He is
coming over here. Where is Amanda? Why did she leave me alone?”muttered Genevieve
as she scanned the hall frantically for her friend. Of course, Amanda being the
sociable one of the duo had easily mixed up with the partying crowd as soon as
they got there. She had gone round easily greeting and chatting everyone up and
had advised Genevieve to do the same before leaving her alone but her natural shyness
took over that night so she remained in the same spot preferring to observe the
activities in the hall.
“How are you doing babe?”asked Ebuka in a deep and
attractive voice as he stopped right in front of Genevieve.”You look
exceptionally beautiful tonight. You totally stand out.”He complimented
flashing his pearly whites at her. All Genevieve could do was stare at him
blankly. The rate of her heartbeat had accelerated. She was sweating profusely
on her palms and she had the biggest butterflies in her stomach.”Ebuka Okeke
coming all the way to talk to me; calling me babe; giving me a compliment; telling
me I look beautiful. I must be in heaven.”She thought to herself.”I…I…I…I….thank
you was all the poor and nervous Genevieve could mutter.”What’s that your name
again? You are in my class right?”asked Ebuka extending his hand to her for a
handshake.”Yes I am in Banking and Finance; Year three. My name is Genevieve
Maduka and I know you very well. You are Ebuka Okeke; the class representative
of my class and the departmental association’s president.” said Genevieve
quickly.”Yes, that’s me so would you like to dance?”Asked Ebuka as the M.C
announced that it was dancing time and the D.J turned the music up.”Yes please.
I would be honoured” said Genevieve as he took her two hands in his.
As they danced, Genevieve did not fail to notice the looks
of raw envy on the faces of Cynthia, her friends and many other girls in the hall.
Still, she did not care. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Who knows
when she would get this close to her crush again or have this kind of
experience again? She would just have to enjoy the night and have the time of
her life. That was all that mattered now.
“Tell me about yourself Genevieve. Tell me everything. Who
is Genevieve Maduka?”quizzed Ebuka as he and Genevieve sat in his black
air-conditioned Toyota Camry. He had managed to convince her to follow him to
his car. Of course, the too-excited-at-the-wonderful-opportunity Genevieve did
not hesitate at all.”What do you want to know?”asked Genevieve in a flirtatious
tone of voice.”Do you mind if we drive down to my house and spend some time
alone together?”asked Ebuka flirting back and looking into Genevieve’s eyes.”No
I don’t mind at all. In fact, I would be delighted.”She said staring even
deeper into his eyes.
………………………………………………TO BE CONTINUED
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