BE THE BIGGER PERSON

I woke up the next day happy and fulfilled. And yes I still had my regular nightmares but I wasn't terrified since I now know the truth. Some of the truth.

Mum and I had a serious talk after dinner. Things were occurring in my life and they are all mind-blowing. You might have been wondering about my adopted dad, Jacob Johnson. He is truly dead even though I didn't get to know him. Mum said he also worked for Sebastian Grayson.

Ughh, if I hear that name again someone will get murdered.

Yes, he is a widely recognized multi-billionaire but does everyone have to work for him. Lillian's mum also caters to his parties and important events. It was as if my life revolves around him like he knows more about me than I do. Mum mentioned something about him saving my life when we chatted yesterday but I was too tired to even keep my eyes open talk less of hearing.

Satisfied with the happiness and love immersed in my heart, I did my girly routines. Today being Saturday is my wash day for my natural hair. My hair is a Queen because I know the amount of money I spend on good and quality products. Keeping natural hair is money and patience. Growing up Lillian was frustrated by her natural hair so she relaxed it. I was pretty mad at her wanting us to be natural besties but the deed has been done since she had no intentions of being natural again.

After brushing my teeth and rinsing my face, I went to the kitchen for breakfast. Nana was already cleaning when I stepped in.

"Good morning Nana", I greeted while reaching for the cereal and a bowl.

"Morning Ella, ready for the day?" She asked

"Sure I am", I replied.

Setting up my favorite cereal, Cornflakes for breakfast I dug in. Halfway through my food, my phone rang. Of course, it was Lillian calling who else would call me.

"Hey g-girl", I dragged

"Hey yourself", she replied, and I could feel the anger radiating from her.

"What is my crime", I said thinking of the possible things I did that made her angry.

"I waited for your call throughout yesterday. You don't care for me enough to call if Austin took me out and murdered me or to know how my date went", she said hastily. My gratitude to God still stands since we are having this conversation on phone and not in person. I know what Lillian is capable of when she is angry. The events of yesterday were too pressing enough for me to remember her date.

"Accept my apologies your Highness, is there anything I can do to ease the temper", I said faking a British accent.

"Yes you can, take me out for ice cream and we will decide on your punishment, will you?" She asked returning the favor of the accent.

"Of course your Highness", I said rolling my eyes knowing well that there will be no punishment at all.

Once the call was disconnected, I rushed my food and ran to my bathroom to wash my hair. Today will be a long day.

Hanging out with Lillian was fun, still is. We went to the Lekki City Mall since Austin took her out for lunch and later to the beach. Well, you know her enough because she is still giving me the gist of what happened. I was on cloud nine enjoying my vanilla ice cream while Lillian is still exaggerating the common date she had, her ice cream has melted almost attaining boiling point. It like there's nuclear energy powering her mouth to talk, she is never exhausted.

"Soo....", she trailed off before sharing her story. Today is gonna be a long day.

"You won't believe I shaved my legs for the date", she said like it was an achievement.

It was, I have never shaved my legs in my life. I don't have any plans to.

"Remember that yellow dress we bought from garge, Austin loved it,"

Of course, I remember, we scoured the internet for that dress and after placing an order for it the wrong size was delivered. It was different from what we saw on the internet that's why I hate buying dresses online. I prefer going to the boutique. The dress was pretty though the yellow color highlighted her brown skin.

"After begging my mum to do my makeup and my brother not to embarrass me, the handsome love of my life arrived he bought flowers for me. Sunflowers to be precise and I still don't know how he knew it was my favorite", she continued and I snorted.

"Seriously Lillian, your whole locker is decorated with sunflower stickers even your car is annoyingly yellow like the sun, Austin is just observant if you ask me", I replied in an expression.

"Gaby", she screamed, "do you have to ruin every romantic scene".

Romantic my foot.

I raised my hands in surrender and she continued.

Lillian's POV

Sitting with Gabriella at the ice cream stall as I gave her the details about my date. Austin is the first guy to take me out on a date, Ella has no choice but to listen to my rambling because it was my first.

Austin, a fair-skinned seventeen-year-old with a height of 6'2ft, black curly short hair, and dreamy dark eyes. He was reserved and body-built like Daniel but he knows how to have fun like me. Intelligent but not compared to Gabriella. He was also on the football team like Daniel, they are best friends just like me and Gaby. If my Daniella or Gabriel ship sails, we will all have a double date.

With the help of my mum, I was able to prepare for my date. I didn't leave the house without my dad giving me the talk, you know the sex education verbose talk. Surprised my parents let me go on a date, most African parents are so strict when it comes to dating as if they didn't date at all.

Looking at the mirror as I adjusted my knee-length yellow dress. It was long-sleeved and slim-fitted to the thigh with gathers at the ends. I tinted my hair gold which I packed into a ponytail and diverged the ends. Wearing my nude heels the same color as my purse, I was ready for the date. Bring it on Austin Adeleke.

"Are you going to forfeit your date by staring at the mirror or you will save the young man from your dad's hands by coming downstairs", mum questioned with her hands akimbo.

"Coming right away", I said taking one last look at the mirror before leaving my room.

Walking down the stairs slowly not wanting to trip and embarrass myself. I looked straight ahead to see Austin having a conversation with my dad. He was nervous and shaking but my dad seems glad and happy to perform his duties. Deciding to be the superhero that I was, I interrupted the conversation using the opportunity to drink on his appearance. He wore a fitted navy blue bottom-up shirt matching the color of his trouser even his shoes screamed money......ahh those muscles. The sound of my heels on the tiled floor caught their attention.

"Dad thank you for the talk but we have to leave now", I said.

"Okay, I just need to tell him what I will do if he messes up", dad replied.

"Let them go dear", mom chipped in knowing he will listen to her.

Finally.

Holding Austin's hand I lead him out of the house, stopping in front of his black mustang.

"You are beautiful", he said pinning me in his car. I blushed, no doubt.

"We should get going, I think my parents are watching us from the window", I managed to say.

Opening the door I entered so did he? We drove out of my house and the day began.

First of all, we went to an eatery for lunch both ordering jollof rice and fried chicken sided with beans pudding and African salad. I love jollof rice. After that hearty lunch and a lot of ice cream later we went to the beach. We had to both remove our footwear my heels and his pricey shoes and walk barefooted. The feel of the sand on my feet was pleasant.

Tugging his hands we ran to the shore, waves of the cool water rushing to our legs. I spread out my hands inhaling the beach air. Suddenly I was jerked upward, I was being carried by Austin on his shoulder. He started running around and it gave me a perfect view of his butt....hot.

As revenge, I ruffled his hair knowing well that he hates anyone touching his curly hair. Karma is a bitch, I laughed.

After many minutes of playing, we found a party on the beach and decided to join. Dancing with a Stranger by Sam Smith blasted through the speakers. I could feel his hands on my hips as I was grinding my butt on him. Austin was a good dancer, well I wasn't that bad either.

The party was on fire but the moment Austin removed his shirt, my eyes almost popped out from its socket. Damn, that six-pack was something else. Still, eye raping him, I didn't know when the distance between us has closed and before I could think twice I felt his lips on mine.

Soft, chocolate was all that I could think of. The way our lips were molded perfectly, moving in sync. I pulled out catching my breath as I looked deep into his eyes and his in mine, I kissed him hard this time forgetting the entire speech my dad always warned me about.

F**k that.

"It was pure bliss Gaby, you should try it too with Daniel probably", I smirked and winked at her.

"I wouldn't mind kissing Carol, she seems more attractive to me right now", Gaby said rolling her eyes

"Come on you guys are more attracted to each other, the bond is strong"

Gabriella laughed.

"Did I say anything funny",

"It's just like saying Van der Waals force of attraction is stronger than ionic bond", she said holding her chest in utmost laughter.

Is this girl for real? Not everything is science.

"Truth be told, I am happy for you Lillian very happy but some of us were created to be alone", Gaby said with pure sincerity but I could see sadness clouding in her eyes. I wanted to ask her what was wrong but knowing Gaby, she would tell me when she wants to talk about it.

"Ugghh my ice cream has melted", I complained remembering the ice cream on the table.

"I am surprised it hasn't even dried off by now", Gaby said with sarcasm lacing her voice.

Oh, how I do love this girl. Well my surprise for her will soon arrive more like her punishment for not calling me. Hehehe, I feel so evil right now.

"Gaby follow me", I stood up stretching my hands to her.

"Where are we going to", she asked oblivion to my plan.

"To the cinema", I grinned.

I watched her as she stood up pulling up her black jean that made her hips look wide with her pink crop top. Cute. I was wearing a light blue jean jumpsuit with a white long-sleeved inner.

We strolled to the cinema as we owned it. I looked around for my surprise I saw it and waved for attention. Payback time.

"Hey girls", a voice said causing Gaby to turn with her eyes widening in shock. Yeah I know I'm awesome!

Standing in front of us was Austin aka my boyfriend and Daniel.

You heard me right, Daniel Grayson. Tasty pieces of meat.

"Hey babe", I called reaching out to Austin to hug him.

Gabriella's face right now is the pure definition of priceless. She was also boiling in rage and anger.

'Dear God, into your hands I commit my life. I don't want to go to hellfire, I still need more time to repent, I prayed internally.

"Wow, I wasn't expecting this gathering. Betrayal seems sweet".

Only if looks could kill, I'd be 6ft under the ground right now. Her eyes were twitching like it always does when she is extremely mad. Save my dear soul.

"The movie is about to start", Austin pitched in noticing the tension. I gripped his hands in gratitude.

Reaching the theater, Austin and I sat at the end of the row so that Gaby and Daniel will have no other choice but to sit next to each other. My plan worked.

Resting on Austin's body for comfort, the movie started and so did another drama entirely.