Chapter 18
We deemed the light and made it seem like we were in a cinema as we both sat on the big sofa. We had a bowl of popcorn in front of us even though we had just eaten. We had drinks too and Ridwan had asked if I wanted pizza or anyother thing.
I rested my head on Ridwan's shoulder as he pulled my closer to himself while I scrolled through movies to see which one to watch. I clicked on one I felt we might both enjoy. It was a thriller.
When the movie was about to start I decided to tell Ridwan about Hawa's birthday dinner tomorrow and even though I wasn't sure how he was going to react to it and I really didn't want to spoil the happy mood we were in but I still had to ask anyways.
"So, You know Hawa right" I asked
"Yeah, your very close friend in uni, how is she by the way"
"She is okay, I told you she also moved to Abuja about the same time I got her too" I said
"Yeah, I remember you telling me that" he said as he focused on the screen as the movie was just starting.
"So, her birthday is tomorrow and she is organizing a small evening dinner at a restaurant for her close friends. You could even come if you want to, she asked me to invite you" I said and Ridwan was silent. I didn't know what he was going to say and II really wanted to go too.
"Okay, you can go but make sure you are back early and I know when you get there and leave too" Ridwan said and i was actually really surprised he agreed. I had really been hoping that he would actually. "Thank you, Thank you so much. I promise I will let you know how everything goes" I said as I kissed him on the cheek.
"Hope it's not an all night thing though" Ridwan asked again probably still having some reservations.
"It isn't and it's private too. Just a few friends over" I explained.
"Okay" Ridwan said
I focused back on the screen to concentrate on my movie back. I was actually really excited for Hawa's birthday and if not too excited. I had not really gone our in a while, I missed lunch dates, the cinemas and visiting every new hangout spot even if it was just to take a picture. I did that a lot in Lagos while I was in uni with my friends especially Hawa and I always looked forward to it but now so many things had changed about me or probably because I just had to conform to everything because I probably didn't have a choice.
I didn't even know when the movie ended because I had slept off on Ridwan's legs while watching it. I really never watch a whole movie in one sitting but then Ridwan would have to explain to me what had happened after I slept. I knew Ridwan had carried me up into the room because I had woken up there. it was really nice having someone look out for you, I loved Ridwan and my Love for him grew even more with each passing day.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐