It has become a regular game between us; whenever I am in his family house I do my best not to be alone with him. Jasmine will normally take his side and between them complicate my life. When it was time to leave, Rick appeared by our side and walked us to the car. He grabbed me by the waist as soon as we got to the car and planted a hard kiss on my parted lips. “Why did you do that?” I asked hoarsely appalled while Jasmine looked on in amusement. “Oh loosen up Tobs, stop behaving like he ravaged your body without your permission. Don’t you know it is a sin to go around looking so hot and deny the pleasure of the flesh,” Jasmine asked looking at me earnestly. “Do you actually believe the nonsense you just spewed out of your mouth?” I asked incredulously. “You just quoted the Bible upside down Jaz,” I said in amazement, laughing. “Never mind, you get the gist that’s what matters!” Jasmine said unrepentantly. It suddenly hit me like a lightning bolt; Sotonye was not at the party! I wonder why? I refused to ask Rick why, I will not give him the satisfaction of thinking I am jealous. Jasmine and I finally left Rick’s Family House after he had used every trick in the Book to make us pass the night. The day has finally arrived; dinner with Dennis. I would have loved to avoid it but I had given my word. I hope he will not start pressurising me again on defining our relationship. The truth is I am confused, there I have said it! I know I have feelings for the two of them but I do not feel I need to make a decision, at least not just yet.
I prepared carefully for the evening, looking critically in my closet; I wanted something hot and yet will not send the wrong signal to Dennis. I have this beautiful dress, I bought some time ago in an upscale boutique; it is a sexy see through mesh, high waist fashion, women’s ladies chic, casual party, evening bodycon short mini dress. I looked at myself in the mirror critically; it was a bit snug around my bust line. Hmmmmn, I really need to hit the Gym. It isn’t much but yes I had added some weight. I bing when I am stressed, not one of my best qualities. Dennis arrived 7.00pm on the dot, his appreciative look made me feel good. I know, how vain, right? He asked if I had a place in mind but I wanted him to choose so he chose a Restaurant down town with a club attached to it. As soon as we sat and took our orders, Dennis turned to me, his expression serious, he took my hands “Tobs, I know you don’t want to talk about this and have done everything to avoid it but I have a few things to say. I don’t want to loose you, the more I have gotten to know you, the more I realise that you are the kind of woman I want to spend my life with. Please look at the bigger picture. I know you and Rick have something going but what of Sotonye? (I looked at him in shock) Why are you looking surprised? Is it because I know about Sotonye? I have always known about her. Tobs, you are beautiful, intelligent and have a heart of gold. There is no Man in his right senses that will not want you to be theirs, give it some thought,” Dennis said, staring into my eyes earnestly. “That will not be necessary,” we heard a familiar voice say. We both looked up at the same time into the smiling face and icy eyes of Rick; I felt a chill run down my spine. Oh dear…. I think describing my reaction as ‘shell shocked’ is an understatement. What on earth is Rick doing here I wondered staring at him like he had grown a pair of horns. Dennis stood up immediately; I could feel the tension brewing between both men. No, this is not happening to me I thought suddenly developing an ache in my temples, as I massaged them closing my eyes and wishing I was anywhere else but there. Is that silence I ‘hear’, no one is throwing a punch? I opened one eye and found both of them staring at me. I must have had a comic expression or something I did seemed hilarious, they both burst into laughter. I was not amused as I looked at them belligerently. “Tobs, why do you have that expression on your face? Dennis asked cockily with a raised eyebrow. “Were you expecting to see something else? Perhaps a little flexing of brawns?” Rick asked mockingly.