Chapter Eleven

Listen, smile, agree, and then do whatever you were gonna do anyway,don't worry about the world coming to an end today_ Robert Downey Jr

ACE'S P.O.V

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.If you can dream it, you can do it. I was more than happy to have opened up to Ash. Before eight Am the next day, I was already at Ashley's gate. I couldn't sleep a bit last night as I rolled on my bed. I stayed up all night thinking about My Cara Mia and what I can do in this three months to impress her. i had absolutely no idea what I was to do and I slowly lost confidence in myself. But...I knew one thing for sure, which was that I was slowly getting closer to her.

The rumors about Tasha and I was still spreading, I had given out my statement to some reporters that I had nothing to do with Tasha neither is there anything going on or will ever go on between us. I wonder why the news was getting more hotter, I began to wonder if Tasha had paid the reporters to keep calm. Tasha was beginning to get on my nerves and I know exactly what she wants, but she isn't going to get it anyways. I'd railways stick to my Cara Mia.

At six, I was already awake. I took my bath, brushed my teeth, and digit dressed for the day, putting on a simple light white shirt with a jeans and I was good to go. I went downstairs and met Mr Noah making dishes as usual.

"Good morning" I greeted as I got down.

"you're up early " he said "any appointments"

"nope" I replied smiling " how do I look" I asked knowing how well dressed I was

"handsome as always" He replied " so which girl is it?" Mr Noah's question surprised me

" how did you know it was a girl?" I asked as I was surprised

"Men don't care about their appearance unless they are going on a date and it's obvious from your face that you are meeting a lady .... see how you are looking happier than ever"

"You're flattering me"

"I bet she's stunning"

"Touché" I said

"You staying for breakfast?"

"actually no... I gat to go"

"not on an empty stomach...trust me you're gonna regret it"

"no I'm not" I replied "uhmmmm.... Can I ask you a question?"

" Sure, go ahead"

"Do you perhaps know what...ol...older women likes?"

" Is she older than you?.....you're dating an older woman?" he asked surprisingly

"I won't say dating....yet, I'm still trying to impress her and....We kinda... made a..not we actually, I kinda made a deal with her that if I can't get to make her fall in love with me within three months, then I'll stop chasing her and I regret saying it now" I said with an air of despondency

"How can you make such deal?" he asked as he came closer to me, wiping his hands clean with a towel " what if you fail?"

"I don't know, I don't know what came over me , I looked so confident while saying it and now I've lost all confidence....I don't know what to do at the moment....and today's marks the start of our three months and I'm lost , I don't know where to take her to"

"Well you've got to figure that out yourself... you have to complete what you started. I have an advice for you, dating young women can most times be playful, and at times, it leads to nowhere. It's more so like a companionship But older women can hold better conversations, they know what they want, and they're straightforward about it, they are generally more focused on their careers, they're more appreciative of relationships, they're more passionate, and.... lastly, they're better in bed. I once had something to do with an older woman back in the days unfortunately, it didn't work out. Do what you think it's right, let her see the real you and love you for just who you are, be real, that'd be my advice for you"

"thank you, you've been of great assistance... take care" I said as I turned to go

"Take care " he replied "and good luck"

I stopped in front of her gate, alighted from my car and leaned beside it. I brought out my phone and dialed Ash's number

"Hello?" she answered

"Look outside your window for a bit"

"why" she asked

" just do it" I said and she looked out through her window.

"What are you doing her this early morning?" she asked as she smiled, and once again, I was spellbound by her smile.

"Have you forgotten about what we discussed yesterday?" I asked over the phone as we looked at each other.

" I know, but I've to go to work...i.." and I cut in

" You'll need to stop work for now cause i'ma keep you busy that you'll forget all about work, or are you suddenly backing out ?....are you afraid that you'll fall for me? and can't take this challenge?"

"Of course not, I don't go back on my words and I love challenges, I'm the best I'm challenges" She replied as she made a gesture of confidence

" I love challenges too, and trust e, I never lose....are we just gonna keep talking over the phone or are you gonna go get ready?" I asked

"I'm gonna go get ready" she said as she dropped the call and went inside. I smiled as I put in my phone into my pocket. I suddenly got cold feet, I wasn't sure if I can pull off our first date together as first dates should be memorable. I had earlier on browsed the best place to take women out on first dates and it was kinda helpful, but I didn't choose any of them. I had a place in mind to take her to. I won't have had to go to such great length just to impress a girl, not even with Tasha. She isn't like every other girl and she is special and so I should treat like someone special.

Few minutes later, Ash came out, dressed in a simple white knee length gown with a black shoe. Her hair was packed in a doughnut style. She didn't apply any make-up, she must have known how babelicious she was even without make-up.

"Are we good to go?" she asked as she moved towards me

"Always unless you've developed cold feet"

"not gonna happen. I'm ready for this date"

"Before we move, what's your favorite color?"

"Black" she answered

"Best food?"

"Pizza"

"uhmmm.... worst food ?"

"Macaroni"

"Okay.... " I said nodding

"why asking?"

"Nothing...for future reference. I wanted to know your likes and dislikes so I won't make a mistake"

"You're going all out in this challenge"

"Why not... this Challenge means a lot to me" I said and I can see her cheeks flush and her lips moved slightly " You're blushing?"

"What? ... me? no... " she said as she quickly moved away hurriedly from me and got into the car. I could sense how shy she was. I in turn got into the car.

"Are you ready to be enchanted?" I asked as my left hand was placed on the steering

"My pleasure" she replied as we zoomed off.