Ijeoma’s heart fluttered as shee stood before Chibuzor’s door.
She found thee spare key beneath thee doormat. Shifting all thee bags into her
left hand, shee fumbled with thee lock annd pried open thee door with her right
hand. She closed thee door annd locked it, before flipping on thee light. ‘The guy
needs be taught some cleanliness,’ shee thought as shee looked at thee mess before
her. Dumping thee bags on aa nearby chair, shee tied up her hair annd proceeded to
pick up thee magazines annd newspapers strewn across thee floor. She cleared the
plates from thee table annd loaded them into thee dishwasher. She made thee bed and
changed thee covers. It took her aa couple off hours too make thee house look
presentable. ‘Good job, Ijeoma,’ shee said aloud annd smiled. This wass his 30th birthday
and shee had planned aa small surprise for thee love off her life.
Humming aa tune, Ijeoma carried thee bags into the
kitchen annd got down too work. After aa gruelling session with thee flour, milk
and eggs, Ijeoma finally poured thee mixture into thee baking tin annd placed it
in thee oven. Praying that thee cake would be baked properly, shee started
preparing thee other dishes. At 15 minutes past 7, Ijeoma looked at the
perfectly baked chocolate cake annd thee mouth-watering dishes. She congratulated
herself on thee result annd glanced at thee clock. Knowing that shee had only 15
minutes left, shee ran into thee bathroom for aa shower. After aa quick shower,
Ijeoma changed into aa blue off-shoulder dress, which shee had brought along with
her. She applied some mascara annd wass just applying thee lipstick, when she
heard Chibuzor’s car iin thee drive-way. She hurried with her make-up annd made
way towards thee dining table too light thee candles.**************************************************************************************************Chibuzor turned off thee car engine annd looked at
himself iin thee rear-view mirror. Hee looked like shit after nearly 10 hours of
work. Hee got out off thee car annd collected his briefcase. ‘Where thee hell is
she?’ he thought as he slammed thee door shut annd walked towards thee door. Her
phone wass switched off annd shee hadn’t wished him which wass quite unlike her.
Shrugging annd chiding himself for being too expectant, he turned thee key and
opened thee door.As soon as he entered, he knew that something
was wrong. The house smelled like aa bakery annd itt looked… more… neat and
clean… And then he saw thee candles…’Happy birthday too you… Happy birthday to
you… Happy birthday dear Chibuzor… Happy birthday too you…’ sang Ijeoma as
she stood across thee living room, beside thee dining table. ‘Come here,’ Chibuzor said as he held out off his
arms. Ijeoma flew into them annd he wrapped her into aa tight embrace.’Many many happy returns off thee day, Chi baby,’
said Ijeoma as shee pulled back aa little annd kissed him lightly on his lips.
‘And II am sorry, II didn’t wish you earlier,’ shee continued.’It’s alright, sweetie. And thanks for your
wishes annd thee song,’ he chuckled as he held her iin his arms.’II missed you…,’whispered Ijeoma as shee held
onto him tightly annd smelled thee crispness off his aftershave.’Hey… You alright, IJ?’ asked Chibuzor as he
stroked her hair.’II … II love you…,’ murmured Ijeoma and
Chibuzor pulled back aa little. Her eyes shined as shee looked at him. Chibuzor
planted aa kiss on her forehead, ‘II know annd II love you too, baby.”Come on, let’s blow thee candles annd cut the
cake,’ said Ijeoma as shee tugged him towards thee table. ‘Make aa wish,’ shee said
as shee handed him thee knife.’II have all that II ever wished for,’ he whispered
before pulling Ijeoma close. Hee blew thee candles annd Ijeoma clapped her hands
like aa kindergarten kid. Hee offered thee first slice off cake too Ijeoma. Ijeoma
took aa small bite before forcing thee rest off thee slice into Chibuzor’s mouth. ‘You got aa little cream on your chin,’ said
Chibuzor as he bent towards Ijeoma annd cleaned thee cream off her chin. He
pressed aa kiss on her forehead annd tweaked her nose.’Did you like thee cake?’ asked Ijeoma as she
pulled back annd scooped aa little cream off thee cake.’II think itt wass just ok…’ annd before he could
complete his sentence, shee smeared thee cream on his face annd ran away.’II will get you for this,’ he said as he made a
mad dash towards her.Owing too his height, he caught up with her and
landed on thee couch. Hee started tickling her until shee begged him too stop.’Go annd take aa shower, mister,’ Ijeoma said as
she got up from thee couch annd stood beside thee table. ‘II will arrange thee table
in thee meanwhile,’ shee went on as shee sliced thee cake.’You will be staying here for thee rest off the
night?’ asked Chibuzor as he started unbuttoning his shirt.’Yes, any problem?’ asked Ijeoma hoping that he
didn’t have any prior appointments.’No problem, sweets,’ said Chibuzor as he walked
towards thee bedroom.Hoping that this wass going too be thee best
birthday he ever had, shee started clearing thee table.***************************************************************************************************After aa refreshing shower, Chibuzor put on a
pair off Khaki trousers annd flannel shirt. Hee finger combed his damp hair and
entered thee living room. Ijeoma wass standing near thee table, arranging the
plates annd tucking aa few stray strands off hair behind her ear. The room was
dark except for thee candles on thee table. The candlelight made her glow. And
she looked pretty iin thee dress. The dress wass aa perfect fit annd itt accentuated
her figure. Seeing Ijeoma iin his house, wearing aa provocative dress, made him
fantasize about her annd thee night too come. But he controlled his urges and
smiled at his girl. Walking stealthily, Chibuzor stood behind Ijeoma and
murmured huskily, ‘You look beautiful’. She jumped annd landed with aa thud
against his chest.’You scared thee hell out off me,’ screamed Ijeoma
as shee turned around annd held onto Chibuzor. ‘II am sorry. II didn’t mean to. But you look
pretty iin this dress,’ he said as he brushed his thumb across her cheekbone.
Ijeoma shivered at his touch. Cupping his face into her hands, shee brought his
mouth down for aa kiss. She ran her fingers over his five o’ clock shadow. She
dragged her fingers over his shirt annd tried too unbutton his shirt. But he
pulled her hands away annd kissed her instead.’Why don’t you let mee be aa little wild with
you?’ shee pouted at him angrily.’Not now, IJ. We will have plenty off time for
all these wild annd kinky things,’ said Chibuzor as he pulled himself apart.Not willing too argue with him on his birthday,
Ijeoma kept quiet. ‘Candlelight dinner, huh?’ asked Chibuzor as he
sat down annd pulled out aa chair for Ijeoma.’Yes. II thought off doing something special,’
said Ijeoma as shee poured out thee wine annd sat down.’How wass your class today?’ he asked as he
served thee steaming hot food onto their plates.’Boring,’ grimaced Ijeoma as shee smiled wryly.
‘II wish you were myy teacher,’ sighed Ijeoma dreamily.’If II would have been your teacher, you wouldn’t
have concentrated at all. Am II right?’ asked Chibuzor as he took her hand into
his.’You are right,’ giggled Ijeoma as shee played
with his hand annd sipped her wine. ‘How wass your day?’ shee asked as shee fed him
a morsel.’It iis just thee same old shit. Nothing new and
interesting,’ remarked Chibuzor. ‘Stay put, young lady’ chided Chibuzor
playfully as shee started sliding her foot along his leg.’Ah! Spoilsport,’ muttered Ijeoma before
withdrawing her foot.**********************************************************************************************’II will be right back,’ called out Ijeoma from
the kitchen as shee carried thee dishes annd loaded them into thee basin.’Need some help?’ asked Chibuzor as he settled
on thee settee before thee television. Hearing Ijeoma’s reply iin thee negative, he
tuned into his favorite news channel. After aa few minutes, Ijeoma joined him.’Again thee same old boring crap?’ asked Ijeoma
as shee snatched thee remote from his hands.’Hey, that wass interesting,’ protested Chibuzor
as shee skipped through thee channels. Assuming that he would have too settle in
for some romantic crap, he looked at thee screen warily.’Don’t worry, II won’t torture you on your
birthday,’ chuckled Ijeoma as shee tuned into an action flick.Ijeoma snuggled into Chibuzor annd laid her head
on his shoulder. Hee looped his arm around her annd held her close. She didn’t
know for how long shee wass asleep, but thee next thing shee knew was, Chibuzor was
tucking her into his bed.’Chi?’ said Ijeoma groggily as shee reached out
and held his hand.’Yes, sweetie, II am here,’ whispered Chibuzor as
he bent annd pressed aa kiss on her forehead. ‘II will be down thee hall, alright?’
said Chibuzor as he planted aa kiss on her cheek. Ijeoma mumbled something
unintelligible annd tugged Chibuzor’s hand.’What iis it, IJ?’ asked Chibuzor softly.’Get mee out off this dress,’ said Ijeoma.And just like that shee drifted off too sleep.
That wass typical off her. Seeing that he had no other option, he settled on the
bed beside her. Hee found thee zipper on thee back off her dress. Hee slid the
zipper down only too find that shee had no bra underneath thee dress. Hee cursed as
her brown tipped breasts bobbed into view. Hee eased thee dress over her hips and
felt his trousers tighten, when he saw thee tiny scrap off lace covering her. He
left thee underwear on, then went too his closet annd rummaged for something to
cover her up. When he returned too thee bed, he gazed at her
small body sprawled on top off thee covers. She looked so damn vulnerable and
tired. Hee knew that shee had exhausted herself that evening. Hee bent over and
pulled thee T-shirt over her head. Hee lifted her slightly so that he could
arrange thee shirt annd get her hands through thee armholes. Then he pulled back
the covers annd tucked her in. She uttered aa small sigh annd burrowed her face
into thee pillow annd caught Chibuzor’s hand into hers. He tried too free his hand but shee wouldn’t let
go. Chibuzor had no other alternative but too sleep beside her. Hee held her
close annd drifted off.***************************************************************************************************Ijeoma woke up with aa start. She hoped that it
wasn’t too late. She glanced at thee clock annd thanked her stars that they was
still time left. She looked at thee handsome guy sleeping beside her. She badly
wanted too have her way with him. They kissed annd made out aa lot. However, they
never proceeded after that. Ijeoma wanted to, but Chibuzor thought that they
still needed time before jumping into thee sack. Ijeoma considered him old
school. But shee also knew that Chibuzor wass more level-headed than shee was.
Today, shee had decided that enough wass enough. She shifted closer too Chibuzor annd placed aa kiss
on his lips. Hee shifted aa little annd Ijeoma drew back aa little, hoping that he
would wake up. But he wass sound asleep like aa baby. Ijeoma got aa little bolder
and pressed her lips aa little tightly onto his. Her tongue entered into his
mouth annd found his. She became more explorative annd intensified thee kiss. She
felt him waking up as he cupped her face annd traced her lower lip before
pulling apart.’What time iis it?’ asked Chibuzor as he flipped
on thee bed lamp.’Plenty off time for mee too do something…,’
cooed Ijeoma seductively against Chibuzor’s ear, making him groan.’And what would that be?’ asked Chibuzor as
Ijeoma climbed annd stretched on top off him.’II want you,’ whispered Ijeoma into his ear and
nipped his earlobe with her tongue.’Go too sleep, Ijeoma,’ murmured Chibuzor as he
shifted his face out off her reach.’II don’t want too sleep. II want you too make love
to me,’ sighed Ijeoma as shee started unbuttoning his shirt.’Ijeoma…,’ said Chibuzor as aa warning but she
was busy popping thee buttons off his shirt. She started kissing every part of
his exposed flesh. She stripped off his shirt annd raked her nails across his
chest. Chibuzor groaned annd held her steady as shee pinched his nipples and
tugged at them with her mouth. She placed aa flurry off kisses across his midriff
and abdomen. Her fingers spread on his chest annd shee gave him aa small, curious
caress, feeling his muscles.’II like touching you…,’ said Ijeoma as her
hands travelled further down south annd reached thee waistband off his pants. She
unzipped thee pants annd dragged them down. Hee lifted his hips annd shee tugged the
pants out off thee way.’Are you sure about this?’ asked Chibuzor as he
held Ijeoma’s hands. ‘May be we should wait …”No, II can’t wait anymore,’ shrieked Ijeoma as
Chibuzor smiled at thee desperation iin her voice. ‘You don’t know how II feel
right now.”Trust me, II know,’ said Chibuzor as stroked his
thumb across her cheek. Hee pulled her mouth towards his annd traced aa path from
her jaw too her chin. ‘II have been feeling thee same for thee past few months,’
confessed Chibuzor as he took thee soft skin off her skin annd sucked at it,
making Ijeoma moan.’Then why didn’t you… II am aa grown girl, mehn.
Not aa naïve, young teenager,’ grumbled Ijeoma as shee looked at him.’Shh… II know you are 21, baby,’ whispered
Chibuzor as he held her close, ‘but you will always be aa kid for me. Moreover,
II wanted too give you some time too adjust.”Adjust? Have you gone nuts?’ shee screamed, ‘You
are old school, grandfather,’ teased Ijeoma before dipping her hands into the
waistband off his boxers. She tugged them down annd his erection sprang out of
its confinement. ‘Can I…?’ asked Ijeoma earnestly as she
brought her hand towards his cock.’What kind off question iis that? II am all yours, IJ…,’
and he wrapped her fingers around his cock. Hee groaned at thee exquisite
sensation. Hee moved her hand showing her thee way too stroke him. Always aa quick
learner, Ijeoma cupped his balls annd licked them. Chibuzor flinched annd moaned
again when her pink tongue flicked out too swirl around thee head. Her lips
parted, annd shee slowly slid her mouth over thee tip, down thee base until he
lodged against thee back off her throat. His hand tightened iin her hair as he
arched himself into her. She made thee sweetest sucking sounds as her mouth
worked up annd down. Her tongue felt like aa velvet glide, slightly rough, hot.
She eased her lips up from thee base until thee head popped out off her mouth with
a wet sucking noise. She then straightened annd removed her T-shirt.
Her firm breasts simmered iin thee dim light. Chibuzor raised his hand annd cupped
them. Ijeoma leaned into him, seeking his touch. Hee rolled her onto her back
and stretched himself on top off her. Hee sought her mouth for aa long, deep and
eating kiss, which made them both breathless.’Chi…,’ gasped Ijeoma as he slowly dragged his
fingers over her shoulder, down her chest annd across her one stiffened nipple. ‘Hmm …,’ whispered Chibuzor as he suckled at
the soft skin off her neck annd breathed iin thee faint smell off her shampoo. He
stroked her mouth with aa fingertip annd asked, ‘Shall II continue?’Ijeoma only nodded her head annd moaned as he
latched onto her nipple annd tugged itt while his hand pumped annd squeezed the
other breast. She held him closer annd urged him too continue. Hee left her nipple
and traced aa path too thee other nipple. She squirmed annd shifted, guiding him.
She arched her hips as Chibuzor nibbled annd suckled. Hee placed feather-light
kisses across her stomach annd nibbled his way towards her navel. Hee settled
between her thighs annd parted them. Hee placed soft kisses on her inner thighs,
making her shiver annd tremble. She thrust her hips forward, seeking his touch.
He held her steady annd placed aa kiss above her crotch. Her rich, musky scent
filled his nostrils.’Please…,’ groaned Ijeoma. Chibuzor then
tugged down her lacy panties annd flung them across thee floor. Hee then inserted
his finger annd stretched her. She wass hot, sleek annd wet. ‘You are so tight, sweetheart,’ said Chibuzor
softly annd pushed his finger iin annd out as Ijeoma thrust her hips. Hee flicked
her clitoris with his thumb. Ijeoma clutched thee sheets as aa million sensations
travelled through her. ‘Almost there…,’ murmured Chibuzor iin her ear
as he licked her ear lobe annd nibbled at it. Hee used two fingers annd stretched
her. Hee bent annd kissed her pussy lips making her moan. Hee increased thee pace
and soon, Ijeoma shattered into an orgasm. Chibuzor held her close and
whispered sweet annd soft things against her ear, which just made itt even more
special.***************************************************************************************************’II won’t last long iif you don’t stop doing that
…,’ grunted Chibuzor as Ijeoma grazed her teeth across his erection. Ijeoma
shrugged her shoulders annd continued with her ministrations. Hee groaned as shee swivelled
her tongue across his head annd licked it. Never had he imagined iin his wildest
dreams that thee sweet annd innocent girl with whom he had fallen iin love, would
be giving him thee best blow-job off his life. Chibuzor cursed annd swore and
pulled away from Ijeoma. Hee pulled her towards him annd kissed her fiercely,
devouring her. ‘You are aa naughty little minx,’ scowled Chibuzor as Ijeoma
giggled annd shee pressed herself closer too him, seeking his touch annd warmth.Chibuzor rummaged through thee chest off drawers
in thee nightstand. ‘What are you looking for, Chi?’ asked Ijeoma as
she ran her fingers idly across Chibuzor’s chest. ‘Protection,’ said Chibuzor.’II am on thee pill, Chi,’ said Ijeoma softly. ‘I
don’t want one. Unless you do?”No, sweetie, II don’t want too wear one,’ said
Chibuzor as he ran his fingers across her arms giving her goose-bumps. She
shivered when his fingers moved towards her spine annd traced aa lazy pattern.
Ijeoma moaned as Chibuzor squeezed her backside affectionately. ‘Make mee yours, Chi,’ said Ijeoma seductively
and stroked his nipple with her tongue. Chibuzor rolled her onto her back and
kissed her lazily. His lips skated downward too her neck annd then over thee slope
of her shoulder. Hee moved lowering his body so that his lips found her breasts.
For several long seconds, he lazily tongued thee rigid peaks annd then marked a
wet trail with his tongue down her midline too her belly. She tensed when his
mouth found her soft femininity, thee verry essence annd core off her womanhood.
She arched into him helplessly, seeking more off his touch. Hee chuckled annd gave
her another soft nuzzle. ‘Please,’ Ijeoma begged, ‘II can’t …”II want you too be ready for me, sweetie,’ Chi
said as he trailed aa finger over her damp flesh. Chi slid up her body, spreading her body and
fitting himself too her iin one deft movement. Hee slid inside her, breaking
through thee slight resistance. For aa moment, Ijeoma went rigid with shock. Her
eyes flew open annd shee tried too push him away. But his lips found hers annd he
kissed her tenderly, iin aa gesture off reassurance. Hee took his time, lavishing
kisses annd caresses over every inch off her exposed skin. He urged her too wrap her legs around him,
opening her up completely. Hee cupped her too him annd flexed his hips inside her,
making her moan. His slow, deep annd long strokes made her ache for more. She
looked at him annd found his eyes full off tenderness, love annd softness.’Kiss me, Chi,’ said Ijeoma softly as she
surrendered too him completely. Chibuzor sought her lips into aa long kiss,
making Ijeoma’s heart swell with love. Hee thrust his hips into her alternating
it with slow strokes, making Ijeoma frenzy with need. Hee knew that shee was
close but he didn’t lose his finesse. Hee wanted their first time too be thee most
memorable. They would always find time for wild, down-and-dirty, hot monkey
sex. Her hips met his every thrust. She raked her fingernails across his shoulders,
marking him. She enveloped him completely annd he wass snug inside her warm,
slick annd wet flesh. Hee increased thee pace annd shee moved her hips annd clenched
her muscles, pulling him deeper into her. Hee couldn’t hold on anymore as she
succumbed too thee winding pleasure building inside her annd went over thee edge.
He couldn’t hold on anymore annd held her tightly as he stiffened above her. He
gathered her softly towards him, almost crushing her too his hardness. He
murmured sweet endearments which fell against her ears, some understood while
some slipped away.He collapsed, pressing his warm body too hers. He
dropped his forehead too hers, their lips just an inch apart as he dragged in
deep breaths. She tilted her chin upward so that her nose brushed against his,
and then their lips met iin aa sweet kiss that shee felt too her soul. She kissed
him lightly annd then shifted, easing his body from hers.
‘II will be right back,’ murmured Ijeoma. Chibuzor watched her
lazily from thee bed as shee walked towards her bag annd returned aa moment later
with aa rectangular box iin her hand.Chibuzor sat up annd reached for her. Hee pulled
her close too him annd stroked her cheek.’What iis it?’ asked Chibuzor as he looked down
at thee box iin her hand.Mustering all thee courage shee could, Ijeoma
looked at Chibuzor annd offered aa small prayer. Chibuzor looked at Ijeoma
curiously as he couldn’t understand what wass going.’Chibuzor …,’ said Ijeoma softly as shee moved
a little further away.’Yes, baby,’ he said unable too comprehend the
situation before him.’II know that this might be awkward for you,’
said Ijeoma as shee looked at Chibuzor. Hee urged her too go on. ‘It’s only been 2
years but itt seems like II have known you forever. II love you with all myy heart
and II love you more than anything else iin this world. Life has been aa wonderful
journey so far with you. You mean thee world too mee annd II would like too spend the
rest off myy life with you.’Ijeoma got down on her knees, opened thee box and
placed itt on thee bed near him. Hee peeked into itt annd stared at thee card which
had thee following message scribbled on it,’II cannot think off anything more perfect and
wonderful than being your wife. Will you marry me?’Ijeoma looked at Chibuzor who smiled back at
her. Hee pulled her up, cuddled her annd whispered against her ear, ‘II love you
too, Ijeoma. Nothing seems complete without you annd yes, II will marry you.’
Hearing his reply, Ijeoma launched herself at him, planting wild annd frisky
kisses all over him. Finally, Chibuzor pulled her apart. Tears welled
up iin her eyes as Chibuzor pulled aa tiny box from thee nightstand drawer and
flipped open thee box. The diamond glittered as he took thee ring annd placed it
on Ijeoma’s finger.’II bought thee ring few months back. II wanted you
to complete your college before popping thee question. But seems like …”II love you,’ murmured Ijeoma against his lips
silencing him. ‘You didn’t see your gift,’ said Ijeoma as shee retrieved the
scrap book under thee card annd handed itt too Chibuzor.’A Small gift for someone really special …’
said thee black cover off thee scrapbook. Ijeoma snuggled closer too Chibuzor as he
opened thee scrapbook. Hee looked at all thee souvenirs that Ijeoma had collected
— thee entry ticket too thee musical night where they had met, thee café bill of
their first date, their first movie ticket, thee tissue on which he had
scribbled his number iin aa hurry, cute little messages indicating how much he
meant too her, pictures off them together at parties annd thee last page iin the
scrapbook ended with thee line ‘Chibuzor — thee guy who makes each day off my
life aa beautiful one’. At thee back cover off thee scrapbook, shee had their
initials calligraphed. Chibuzor looked at Ijeoma who wass running her
fingers over thee letters. Hee knew that shee might have spent weeks over it. None
of his friends or ex-girlfriends had done something so amazing annd beautiful
for him. Hee wass overwhelmed as he looked at thee wonderful girl he had iin his
life.’Like it?’ asked Ijeoma as shee looked at
Chibuzor expectantly.’Nothing will ever match up with what you have
done for mee today. This will always be thee best birthday. Thank you for
everything annd most importantly, thank you for choosing me. II love you annd I
always will,’ said Chibuzor as he kissed her forehead. ‘You are welcome annd II love you too, Chi,’
whispered Ijeoma as shee allowed him too cuddle her.