WIFE MATERIAL
Episode 2
Later that day, Angela brought her phone to make call.
She couldn’t hold back the excitement even though she didn’t know if Amara was in any serious relationship but she had a strong conviction that she might be free.
She then called Amara’s number. In no time, she picked up the call.
“Hello Amara, Good evening.”
“Good evening Angela. Long time!”
“It’s been a while my dear, how is work?”
“Great.”
“Sorry to bother you, my brother is looking for a good woman to marry. I told him about you and he said he would like to see you.”
“Really? Thanks for the recommendation dear.”
“So, should I give him your phone number?”
Amara paused for a little moment before replying.
“Yes.”
“Thank you, he will call you shortly.”
“Alright, dear.”
“Goodbye.”
“Goodbye.”
Angela then ended the call.
She quickly called her brother and informed him about her discussion with Amara. She sent Amara’s number to him afterwards.
The following day, Ikenna was in his office and was less occupied. He picked up his phone, scrolled through it and dialled a number.
“Hi Amara, this is Ikenna, Angela’s brother.
“Good day, Mr. Ikenna.”
“I guess Angela has told you about me.”
“Yes, she did.”
“I’ve heard so much about you, and I’ll be glad to meet you.”
“Thank you.”
“So how do we see?”
“Let me check my schedule and get back to you.”
“Ok, I’ll be waiting.”
“Alright, bye.”
“Bye,” he said while smiling as he ended the call.
A few minutes later, Amara called back.
“I’ll be free tomorrow by 3 pm.”
“Okay, where do I meet you?”
“There’s a restaurant just opposite my workplace.”
“Okay, you work at Diamond Firm, right?”
“Yes.”
“Okay, we shall see tomorrow then.”
“Alright, bye,” she said and ended the call.
Ikenna was so elated.
Later on, he rang up his secretary who quickly came with some files. She gave the files to him and left.
He started going through the files one after the other.
His secretary knocked again and entered.
“Sorry sir, Mr Paul is here to see you.”
“Let him in.”
In a moment, Mr Paul entered.
“Paulo my guy! How far now,” Ikenna said as he stood up and shook hands with Mr. Paul.
“I’m fine and you?”
“Fine, my brother, have a seat.”
They both sat.
“I didn’t see you at the club last night,” Ikenna said.
“I went for our town hall meeting and came back tipsy. So I stayed back.”
“You should have still come, that would have been an enjoyment overdose.”
“And I’ll lose my self-control.”
“I’ll control you, what are friends for?”
They both laughed hysterically.
They switched topics and later went out together for lunch.
The following day, Ikenna was in his office and was a little bit nervous. He was checking his wristwatch from time to time.
He wore an expensive perfume on one of his best outfits. He had earlier taken his car to the carwash. He made sure he looked his best.
He had been imagining what Amara would look like.
When it was 2:35 pm, Ikenna arranged the files on his table, took his car key and left.
He then entered his car and drove off.
Amara’s workplace is about fifteen 15-minute drive from Ikenna’s office.
He got to the restaurant before 3 pm.
He went to a free table for two and sat down.
Immediately it was 3 pm, Ikenna called Amara.
“Hi dear, I’m at the restaurant now.”
“Wow, I’m coming right away.”
A few minutes later, Amara was walking into the restaurant and looking around to see where Ikenna was.
Ikenna had already seen her and was accessing her as she looked around. He then waved at her and she walked to where he sat.
Ikenna stood up and welcomed her. They both sat down afterwards.
“You look so beautiful,” Ikenna said.
“Thank you,” she said blushing.
He then called a waiter and ordered a bottle of non-alcoholic wine.
The waiter brought the bottle of wine in a bucket chiller and two glass cups. He opened the wine bottle and poured a reasonable quantity into each cup, put the bottle back into the chiller and left.
Ikenna carried one glass cup while Amara took the second one. They discussed while sipping the wine.
“I believe Angela told you my reasons for seeing you.”
“Yes, she did.”
“But she didn’t tell me that you are a beauty goddess.”
Amara blushed.
“Please don’t flatter me.”
“I’m serious, so tell me more about you.”
“Where should I start?”
“Anywhere, okay what do you do at Diamond firm?”
“I’m an auditor, what about you? Where do you work?”
“I’m the owner of KenaConsult, we are into real estate and property.”
“Wow, that’s nice.”
“Are you currently in any relationships?”
“Not really.”
“Interesting! Tell me more about you.”
Amara then told him about her family and her education.
They discussed as if they had known each other before.
About an hour later, Amara told Ikenna that it was time for her to go back to work.
They concluded their discussion and stood up to leave the restaurant.
“It’s nice meeting you dear,” Ikenna said looking so delighted.
“Nice meeting you too sir.”
“We will talk over the phone.”
“Alright.”
Ikenna went to where he parked his car. He entered and they bade each other goodbye.
Amara trekked back to her office.
“I think I like him, he’s jovial. Hope I’m not too fast,” Amara thought.
As she was still pondering, her phone started ringing. She looked at the phone and busied the call.
“Mtcheew, I don’t even understand this guy, we have been in the talking stage for over one year and he hasn’t said anything about marriage. I’ll just block him, after all, God has finally answered my prayer.”
She then went to her workspace and continued her work.
TO BE CONTINUED..
I am Ayogu Oluchi Eze
I hope Ikenna and Amara make a good match