JOAN'S POV
Life has actually dealt with me. It's been two weeks since I buried my mother. I thought about my life and what to do with it since I am the only one left to fend for myself.
Oh I didn't tell you guys, Leo was the man that had helped me take my mother to the mortuary. He has been a sweetheart since then.
He checks up on me every time and then. Funny enough he attended the burial and has stood by my side from the beginning till the end.
Leo was such a darling. He literally comes to the house after the close of work to gist, play and make me laugh. I was beginning to develop some liking for him. And lest I forget, he is a chef.
He comes around to cook for me during the weekend and sometimes we go on a visit to random places. He makes me feel happy and cheerful.
And yes, he is doing a great Job. On our way to the house, I told him, "Leo, I want to hunt for jobs. You can't keep taking care of me. I honestly needed to make my own money and be useful to myself."
Wow. It's a nice idea. He replied, showcasing his thirty two teeth. So what kind of Jobs do you have in mind?
"I don't have any in mind for now. All I know is that I can do anything I lay my hands on." I said grinning from ear to ear
"Oh I see." He nodded with his eyes wide. What are your qualifications?
"Well I have a senior secondary school certificate. I couldn't afford to go to the university because of my lack of finance. But I'm eager to go when I make some money." I said.
"That's nice. I wish you the best of luck then." He said taking my hands into his as we walked together into the house.
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I woke up from my nap feeling energised. Where is Leo? I muttered. Hope he hasn't gone yet. I specifically told him to wait for me till I get up from sleep.
Leo was meant to be going to his place of home abode and I can't help but miss him. He is the first child and son out of three grownups.
He had returned from the United States for a quick business trip. And very soon he would be leaving for the States. I was happy having created so many memories with him, but sad because he will be out of my sight soon.
Getting down from my bed, I found myself in the sitting room. He was dressing his collar to be in the deemed position. "Where are you going?"
I guess I caught him unawares. All his thoughts had been that I was still asleep. He looked charming with his tuxedo. His noise pointed as though it was made manifest when he was in his mother's womb.
"Hello pretty, you are awake?" He asked.
"Yup, I just woke up. You look gorgeous by the way. Seems you want the ladies hovering around you like bees." I said wishing he was my man.
No no no. I want to go to the club. He said as he giggled.
"What! Who goes to a club dressed like this?" I questioned. You are meant to be putting on a different outfit than this."
"Tryna look like the perfect gentleman that I am. But I would change to a different outfit if you agree to go with me. He said, his eyes glittering like the stars in the sky.
"And if I don't go with you, you won't change the outfit right?" I asked him, trying to sound all mushy.
"Yes I won't change into any outfit." He said, bringing his head to my face with a puppy look.
"Okay I'm not going with you. Bye." I said as I went back to my room feigning annoyance.
Can you all believe that this man literally followed me to my room and pleaded with me to follow him.
"But you actually wanted to go alone without involving me. Why are you begging me now." I asked him with straight face.
"I was literally gonna wake you up when I'm done preparing and besides it's been long you slept. So it's easier to wake you up from your dreamy sleep."
"Really?" I ask, flapping my eyelashes.
"Yes, pretty. You know I will be going soon, so I want to make the best moment out of it." He smirked.
"Okay, beg me properly." I insisted.
He knelt down, held my waist and pleaded with me "Please my love, go with me to the party. I wanted to burst out laughing but I held myself, and blushed instead.
"Okay okay I will go with you. I said to him." He stood up and gave me a kiss on my forehead.
"Thank you." Leo happily said as he found his way to the other room to give me the privacy that I needed to dress up.
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We arrived at the club holding hands, people were stealing glances at us, and I wondered why. This is a club for crying out loud and we are not the first persons to ever clutch our hands to each other.
I marvelled at the stares. Although I haven't been to a club before. This was actually my first time. The last party I attended with Anita was my first too.
Ever since I lost my only hope, I vowed not to attend any party again not to talk of clubs. But anyways I compromised because of Leo.
I would want to spend the last moment with him before he goes back. Well this isn't gonna be the last moment because he will be coming back from time to time.
We went into the club house and we were welcomed with loud music. Everywhere was booming. Strippers were given us a show with their bodies.
Sometimes, I wonder how they do this in public with no shame. They are meant to have some pride as ladies. I shake my head.
I won't blame them because some of them might not be doing it willingly but due to the circumstances they found themselves in, they had to..
Just take a look at me, who had agreed to spend the night with Bradford because of the money I would get for the surgeries which didn't even take place.
I shuddered at the thoughts.. Thank goodness it's in the past now. Leo led me to a high chair, and we sat down. I looked at him when he was talking to the wine carrier.
Leo has been good to me for the past weeks and I'm so grateful. All these while he didn't say anything nasty or take advantage of me unlike his fellow gender.
Immediately, I shifted my gaze from him when it appeared that he was done discussing the wine carrier.
"Hope you are enjoying this place?" Leo asked, snapping at me. With the way he looks at me, I guess he doesn't want to leave me behind.
"Actually, yes. This place is bursting with life. The serenity is topnotch." I said admiring the contrast blue decor. My body began moving as I vibed to the music.
The wine carrier came and presented the wine Leo ordered. Leo corked it, and poured it in two glass cups. We raised our tumblers to clink to each other as we toasted to the good life.
The wine tasted so good to the extent requested for more shots. It's an alcoholic wine anyways. I stood up to get myself on the dance floor and I ended up staggering.
I was so tipsy. I never knew the negative effects of Alcoholic wine. Leo jumped down from his chair and gave me a helping hand to the dance floor.
We danced together. I swayed my hips like my life depends on it. Oh my goodness, is that what being full of life meant? I thought.
Leo held my waist as he rocked me and the deepest sensation ran through my spine. It was the greatest moment of my life.
The alcohol was too heavy on me and I didn't know when I passed out.