Phoenix was getting excited for the coming weekend. I had done basically everything that needed to be done at the office; all the paper works, updating the menus, watching and learning some new recipes online, had business meetings with some clients who either wanted to rent a hall in one of our hotels or wanted to become partners, amongst other stuffs. At the end of the day, I told Liyah Donald, my secretary not to let anyone in cause I needed to rest and that was when I remembered that it was a Friday and the dinner was tomorrow which was a Saturday.

“Liyah, I’m heading off now. I’ve got stuffs to do at home; besides, it’s almost closing hours,” Phoenix spoke to her secretary in a very friendly manner. We got along well.

“Okay boss. I’ll tidy up here and head out too,”

“That’s okay. See you on Monday. Have a great weekend,”

“And you too boss,”

Phoenix stepped out of her office and got into her private elevator that led all the way to the underground parking lot. She got into the car which was a Bentley Muslane—her dream car. Excited, she whistled as she drove off. She turned on the radio and tuned in and luckily, a romantic song was being played and she sang along. She stopped over at a shopping mall and got herself a new dress. It was a loosed flowery gown that stopped at my knee.

Well, anticipating Saturday was everything on my Phoenix mind but who could have thought that it would be one of her worse days.

Saturday came quickly and I went to the spa to get a massage, facials, manicure and pedicure too. I wanted to look all peng and wonderful for Allen. I stopped by the supermarket and got some groceries to cook something simple yet mouthwatering. Time went by quickly and it was 5pm. I got to Allen’s apartment and it was locked, fortunately, all the staffs at Allen’s apartment were away and I had a spare key. I got in and started cooking.

When I was done, I smiled in satisfaction at what laid on the table; steak, grilled chicken, rice, mixed veggie salad, a bowl of mixed fruits and a bottle of red wine at the center of the table with scented candles placed strategically in the dining room.

Now, that was a simple yet mouthwatering masterpiece.

I got into one of the guest room and took a shower. I sat in the living room but to make it lovelier, I switched off the lights and only the scented candles could be seen making it super romantic. I sat on one of the couch in the dark parlor and waited patiently for Allen. I dozed off in the process of I got up by the clicking sound of the door locks.

Finally!! He’s here… I anticipated every moment. When the door finally opened, what I saw wasn’t pleasant at all. In fact, I was stunned.

Allen was groping another lady!!!

Allen and Lisa didn’t notice the presence of someone else in the house. They were both caught up in their mini-heaven. Lips smacking could be heard, Allen and Lisa both trying to peel each other’s clothes off at the same time.

“Babe, something smells nice,” Lisa said after what seemed like an eternity

“Oh, maybe Sasha, the maid did some cooking and went home but not to worry, we would have dinner together after I’ve eaten you up,”

“You’re so naughty, Allen. You really are impatient tonight,”

“Who would be patient when you are here?”

Still in their world, Phoenix couldn’t bring herself to scream or say anything; she just stood there like a mannequin. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, she led out a blood shrieking scream.

“Allen!!” Phoenix looked at him in utter disbelieve..

“Wait, what?” Allen struggled to switch on the lights. When he turned towards the direction of the voice, he became immobile.

“Phoenix…?”

“Allen, who is she?” Lisa suddenly said

“Phoenix….”

Well, Phoenix didn’t think she needed to be there anymore. She walked past them and ran as fast as she could to her car. She got in and drove home. As soon as she got home, she changed into something badass—all leather with a matte black lipstick to finish the look.

She went out again but this time, on one of her power bikes. She rode it as fast as she could; like he was being chased by a demon until she got to Club X…

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Allen definitely didn’t see that coming. He was breathless, making Lisa more worried.

“Who was she? Who was that woman?”

“She’s nobody,” Allen blurted the first words that came out from his mouth without thinking.

“I don’t believe you. How could a nobody have access to your home and she even made you dinner in the most romantic way possible and even decorated the dining room with scented candles; yet you still say that she’s a nobody?”

“Trust me Lisa; she’s just my ex who definitely acts like I owe her anything. She’s just trying to leech off of me,”

“How does your ex still have the key to your apartment?”

“I probably didn’t get it back from her after we broke up,”

“I hope for your sake that you are right or else, my dad won’t let this matter go easily,”

“Trust me baby, we were over a long time ago,”