Chapter 2 1

She was working on some papers at the office when her phone beeped "Please check the phone," Risa told Mirrabelle. "Like seriously what does he think he is," Mirabelle said with her eyebrows lowered and pulled together "Bestie what's it? " She asked "See for yourself," Mirabellee answered handing Risa her phone Risa's eyes widened "did he ?" She mentally asked herself " I swear I--I didn't expect any of this " she half yelled. "Are you still sitting here doing nothing? Why don't you call him or maybe call the police on him?" She asked "Let me call Him," Risa said as she picked up her phone, to dial his phone number but it wasn't going through "Babe I'm doomed" Risa yelled with the inner corners of her eyebrows were angled up and her lips drawn in tightly " Don't be a cry baby " Mirabelle said " Why don't you call his mum " she added Risa picked up her phone and dialed his mum's number. "Hello dear," she said, playing with the ballpoint pen on her table. " Good afternoon ma'am" I replied " How are you?" She asked " I'm fine err— I've been trying to call Benson but his phone is not going through," I said "I guess his phone is down he just left with his new girlfriend he wants to take her to the apartment he just rented for her, " She said " New girlfriend? " Risa asked "Yes I thought my son broke up with you," she said innocently "Yeahhhh right" Risa replied playing along with a smirk on her face. She had a plan. "I actually wanted to ask for the address of the house he just got for his girlfriend he asked me to drop some stuff there" Risa clarified. She gave Rissa the address and hung up.

Mirabelle and Risa went directly to the apartment as soon as they closed from work. The plan was for Mirabelle to go in first to confront him and if they decide to worsen the issue, Risa would come in. Mirabelle got down walking towards his apartment. She knocked on the brown obeche door. "Who's it?" Benson asked, approaching the door. He couldn't hide the surprised look he had on his face as soon he set his eyes on Mirabelle and Mirabelle couldn't help but annoy him more with a smirk plastered on her face. "Ho—how did you get here ?" He sputtered, quickly putting on a fierce look. "So is this what you used my best friend's money for? You rented an apartment for the girl you're cheating on her with" Mirabelle yelled, genuflecting with her arms. "Listen if you know what's good for you you would take your leave or—" He barely completed his words when a young lady in her mid-20s came out. "What's going on here ?" The lady asked not without giving Mirabelle a scornful look " Well your so-called boyfriend stole $2000 from my best friend who is his girlfriend just to take care of his side chick which is you " Mirabelle replied, rolling her eyes Benson couldn't say a word instead he kept looking hard on the ground as if he was pleading for the earth to swallow him "Bensooon!" The lady yelled and gave him a resounding slap "Hey before you both continue your fights I just want to say something, " Mirabelle said and they both turn to look at her "it's only a foolish woman that will trust a man to the fullest especially when they aren't yet married well Benson I don't want to see you anywhere close to my bestie again else you would have yourself to blame," she said and walked away leaving **Months Later** "Happy birthday to you " Risa's friends, workers, and few family members sang in unison. Risa kept smiling as she wasn't expecting a birthday party. "Where are Mirabelle and Fred," She asked Celine, whispering. "I don't know," she replied and walked away immediately. Risa said her wishes and blew the candles on the cake before cutting it and going back to her seat which was a royal chair that had been prepared for her as the celebrant. She studied the event hall. It had ink and purple-colored roses on each table, the seat covers were pink while the table covers were purple, some balloons which were hanging spelled "Happy Birthday Risa" there were still pink and purple. The lights were royal purple the hall was just a little bit dark because it was only the purple lights that were turned on the major colors it was decorated with were pink and purple. All of a sudden the hall went dark and Risa could hear people murmuring while some were giggling. Risa felt someone tapped her shoulder from behind she wanted to scream but the lights turned on. This time it was brighter because they had turned on the chandeliers and some white bulbs. Risa gulped in air and turned to hug her best friend. "you're such a witch," she beamed releasing her from the hug. "I know right?" Mirabelle said and laughed Risa heard someone singing her favorite song and the voice of the singer seemed familiar she turned only to discover that the famous Henry the love boy was on stage. "OMG Henrrrry " She screamed. "Did you bring him? " Risa burst "Yes I did "she replied. "I love you babe" Rissa cooed, not realizing that tears were rolling down her cheeks. "I love you more" she replied wiping Risa's tear and they both giggled. "Thanks a lot, I wasn't expecting any of this you just just dropped me here and ran off I was really upset when you did that though, " Risa said with a defined wrinkle running from the sides of her nose to the corners of her mouth. "Aww your smile is damn cute," she said, making Risa's cheeks turned red.

* * * * Risa's mum decided to set Risa on a blind date since she had refused to date anyone due to the past experience she had in her previous relationship. "But mum how do you expect me to do tha—" before Risa could complete her statement Risa's mum hung up on her "Like seriously why would she ever think of such " Risa said to herself She got up from her bed and stretched out her arms. She went straight to the bathroom and took a shower, wore light makeup, and got dressed in an asymmetric royal blue jumpsuit and light blue stilettos and the friendship bracelet given to her by her best friend. She ran downstairs and picked up her car keys. "Since she wants me to go out with him no problems but heaven knows it won't work," Risa said to herself, entering her car. * * * Risa walked into the restaurant and was able to locate her date because of the picture her mother had sent to her. "Hey, handsome" Risa said putting up a fake smile and trying to be as nice as possible. "Hi dear please sit" He replied, gesturing for her to take a sit "Would you like to have anything, my lady ?" He asked as soon as Risa sat down "Just pineapple juice" Risa replied with a faint smile "Alright" He replied and signaled a waitress to serve the both of them pineapple juice "So Risa tell me about yourself," He said trying to start up a conversation "I'm Risa Johnson the only child of my parents and I'm a businesswoman," Risa said briefly "Well I'm also a businessman I'm the owner of RIDES " He replied "Oh that's great I used to order taxis through that app" She replied "Well you're beautiful I must say" He smirked. Risa just pretended to have giggled "But didn't your mum tell you that I hate it when ladies put on jumpsuits," He said tilting his head back slightly, making his gaze follow down his nose. Risa was speechless she opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. "Especially with the fact that you are well endowed take a good look at your self this makes you like a slut" He added. The two boys sitting at the next table burst into laughter. Luckily for Risa, her phone beeped "I—I guess I umm ha—ve to take my leave now" She stuttered "Alright let me drop you off"He replied and stood up. "No you won't be needing a slut in your car I guess" She rolled her eyes "No Risa it's not what you thin---" He didn't complete his statement when Risa interrupted. "So what exactly is huh that I look like a slut to you " She yelled "Anyways I don't want to ever have anything to do with you again," She said raising a brow, and picked up her phone to call Mirabelle.