Chapter 14- Smitten.

JOSHUA'S POV.

I woke up a bit late , all thanks to Xavier for keeping me up last night, he insisted on having a guys time and that ended with us playing soccer game over and over again as I kept winning,but his ego is too big for him to just give up.

I stood up tiredly, still feeling sleepy as I walked to the table in my room, switched my phone on and I trotted sleepily into my huge bathroom. A jacuzzi tub sits in the middle of the room with the water closet at one end. I switched the shower as I stripped down.

I stood under the shower for almost 30 minutes,just soaking myself in. Some minutes later, I walked out with a towel and my hair dripping water. My phone beeped and I picked it up. I saw a message notification from Elizabeth and I quickly opened it.

"You flatter yourself a lot Joshua, Lunch it is, 2pm, don't be a minute late, I don't waste my time on frivolities.

E.

I read the message, a wide smile spreading on my face. I can't believe she accepted my offer. I did the moon dance from the table into my walk in closet as I scan for the appropriate lunch attire. I settled for a light blue Shirt and black trousers.

I went through my morning routine as quickly as I can, picked the box containing her dress on the bedside stool and walked out of the room.

I can smell fresh waffles  as I walked down the stairs to the dining area. Xavier was already there, devouring his breakfast. I dropped the box on a couch on my way.

"And he's finally here" he said amidst mouthful as he looked up.

"Good morning Nana" I greeted our cook, ignoring him.

"How are you this morning ?" She asked sweetly placing a plate of waffles and a cup of warm milk before me.

"Honestly? ...sleepy" I replied with a smile.

"Why not Mr Joshua...you can choose to sleep in today...you earned it with all your wins yesterday" Xavier jumped in sarcastically.

" No thanks, I'll pass" I answered, eating my food.

"So bad"

"Meanwhile, I won't be coming to the office today, I have a lunch date after my meeting with the Orbit incorporations' design Team lead" I told him casually.

"A lunch date?" He asked in surprise

"Yes a lunch date"

"With who?"

"Why do you care?"

"Because I sure know you can't possibly be going on a lunch date with a guy and the last time I checked, you don't even have a girlfriend"

"So?"

" So..again..with who?

"The Ice queen"

"Holy Molly!!!" He exclaimed I'm utter surprise as he stood on his feet. " Are you serios?"

" Of course, Iam"

" And she accepted ?"

"Woke up to her text, it's affirmative"

"Oh my d**k" Xavier exclaimed again

"What da heck Xav..."

"Language Xavier.."

Both Nana and I shouted at him in disgust and he bursts into a fit of laughter.

"Nana, you can't understand this situation" he told her.

"You will be late for work,.both of you...out Now". She shouted at us.

I stood and picked my phone on the table, kissed Nana on her cheeks, Xav doing same and we both stepped out..of course with the box of dress...you think I'm gonna forget that?

We both got into our respective cars, of course not after a a lot of teasing and questions from Xavier.

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ELIZABETH'S POV.

I woke up with serios body ache and getting up was a big challenge for me. I can't remember the last time I fell sick..it's been a long time. I hardly fall sick.

I pushed myself out of bed and dragged my tired legs to the bathroom to clean up.

Forty five minutes later, I stepped out of my room dressed in a v-neck armless royal blue gown that stopped at my knees and a white long sleeved blazers on top. My hair in a pony tail and a matching stilletoe. I descended the stairs and saw Alisha in the kitchen, a cup of coffee in her hands as she went through her phone.

" You are up late, what's up" she asked me as I walked into the kitchen. I picked up a mug to get myself some strong coffee.

"IAM not feeling too fine, my body aches and IAM having this banging headache as well"

"Oh my...did you cry yourself to sleep last night?" she asked with genuine concern.

"Not at all...I have no reason to cry Ali" I answered as I sipped the strong coffee.

"Yeaà...I know...."

We both sipped our coffee in silence, each lost in her own thoughts.

"So, are you going?" She asked after some minutes

"Where" I asked back, pretending not to know what she's talking about .

"The lunch date"

"I guess I am"

"Good..."

I finished my coffee, rinsed the mug and stepped out of the kitchen, she followed me as I picked my handbag , phone and car keys on the table.

"I'll drop by the office after lunch.."

"Alright..."

"Enjoy your date"

"It's just lunch Alisha...don't be dramatic" I said, rolling my eyes as I walked out of the house. I can hear her chuckle.

"All the same, enjoy your self and don't be bitchy!" She screamed after me.

"Stupid girl" I muttered as I get into my car and drove out of the compound.

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The Ice queen and the Artist.

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