CHAPTER EIGHT

"This charity event was a success only because of you."

"No. I'd rather not think that." Seun said with a grin.

"You are a good man," said the man. "Caring for all these kids… The world needs more men like you."

"Thank you Mr. Chang." Yes. Thank you for trusting me so blindly.

A hundred charity events weren't enough to wash all of Seun's sins away, talkless one. But all he needed for the world to love him was just one.

A stifled laughter filled his chest as he shook Mr. Chang, probably the most difficult hand shake of his life.

"Uh… I have to take this." Mr. Chang walked away to respond to his call.

Almost simultaneously Seun's phone also rang.

This fool again?

"What do you want?!" Seun snapped

"Sir Jimny is having another football match today."

"And so what?!!" He barked, looking around as he walked to a more isolated location.

"Sir we don't know what to do."

"Don't be stupid!" Seun curt, "Do nothing and wait for my call!" Then he cut the call instantly.

I better think of something before these idiots ruin my plans.

***

There was a very loud distinct roaring sound from Samuel's bike as he rode into the school's compound with Jimmy sitting at his back. Samuel was wowed by the number of people he saw, all through his highschool days he never saw his old school this full.

Canopies, bake sales, lemonade stands and many more, it was all there. Afterall, this was the first time their school ever hosted a Schools' Golden Cup (SGC) final, and to make it even better, they were in the final.

"Wow!"

"I know right?" Samuel supplemented Jimmy's awe

"Yh."

"Jimmy!" A boy, about Jimmy's age came running towards them

"Emmanuel right?" Samuel asked, climbing off his bike. "How are you lad?"

He fondled Emmanuel's hair as they continued their greetings. Holding on to Jimmy's hand, Samuel and the boys walked across the school grounds on their way to the football field.

Jimmy whispered at Samuel with a nudge "Sammy!"

Samuel quickly understood his gesture and looked side to side. Good thing Shola wasn't around, all the young ladies around couldn't help but to gawk at Samuel as he carried his burly body all over the place. The way his chest would pump up every time he took a deep breath, showing a glimpse of what it looked like to see him shirtless. And his completely bare arms that swung beside his torso with every step he took. He was never going to give up wearing tank tops, maybe because it always killed the ladies.

"If I catch you with any of them I will tell Shola." Jimmy warned before walking off with his friends.

Chants and drum sounds filled the stadium as spectators filled up the seats, gathering around to enjoy the long awaited final. Samuel found himself a very comfortable seat before the game began.

"I see you are also supporting the away team." A beautifully pitched voice came from behind. It was a female.

Samuel amongst other men turned around to see who possessed such intoxicating voice. Wearing a black gown that was only long enough to cover half of her thighs, she placed her hand on her hip and gazed in the direction of Samuel. She had big round eyes that shun so bright and a beautifully pointed nose that complimented her smile. Such beautiful creature, beautiful enough to have every man around hoping to find out she was refering to them.

"You in the tank top!" She said wearing a smile as sweet as Shola's. But Samuel would rather not think about it.

Hopefully

After throwing looks between himself and others around him, Samuel gulped. "Me?"

The lady held her stomach in laughter. "Yes you!"

She walked down to the row Samuel sat and took the privilege of sitting beside him. "Hi! I am Jadesola."

"Uh.. Um…" Samuel was still a little dumb found by her beauty

"Hellooo!" She snapped her fingers at his face.

"Oh sorry." Samuel jerked, quickly taking his subconscious eyes off her huge boobs.

"Jimmy…"

"Jimmy?" A crease appeared on her face.

"Um...what I mean is, these aren't the seats for the away team." Samuel finally gained his composure.

"Oh, okay then. I guess I don't belong here" She stood to leave. As she stood she bumped into a man and fell back, on Samuel's thighs.

"I got you!" Samuel grabbed her waist preventing her from falling. Her scent seeped into Samuel's nose. That smell of lavender, quickly catching him and sending him back to England. He loved the smell of lavender in his room.

"Thank you." Her voice was husky.

She surprised Samuel with a kiss on his cheek before getting off his thighs and making her way.

Who is this woman? Samuel sat there, watching her hips wiggle as she walked away.

Was he allowed to do that?

The sun had moved and the temperature was fairly cool enough for the game to begin. The referee lined up all players and explained the rules of the game to them. When the designated time was reached, the referee blew the whistle and began the game. Like the semifinals, it was meant to last a total of forty minutes. Each half containing twenty minutes, injury time excluded.

It was only the beginning of the game when Jimmy took the ball on a solo run, running past three players from the mid-field and unleashing a deadly shot from range which beat the keeper. They were one goal ahead thanks to Jimmy's wonder strike.

The entire home fans roared in celebration flinging their hands in the air, some throwing whatever they held.

The first twenty minutes was completely spent and the score remained in the favor of Jimmy's team. Courtesy to his wonderful display.

"I need to eat something." Samuel constantly massaged his growling stomach on his way to the food stand

***

Jimmy's game should have well started by now.

Shola couldn't focus properly at work. After watching the last game, she couldn't help but want to watch the final.

"Wow. Jimmy's so good!!" Shola praised him over the phone.

"Yh. He did say he was going to bring his 'A' game. I couldn't expect less."

"I wish I was there."

"Me too" said Samuel. "The second half will start soon, you can still make it..."

"I can't. I am sorry"

"Okay... Bye."

"Bye..."

"What's the matter Shola?" Mrs. Akande could read Shola's disappointment.

"Nothing, it's just… Why haven't they granted my leave yet?!" She shrugged her shoulders.

"HR takes time, I am sure you will get your leave. Be patient" Mrs. Akande gathered the files she came for before walking away.

"Hmm..."

***

The half time break was already over and Samuel was still at the food stand.

"Samuel!" A voice came from behind.

It is the same voice from before.

Samuel turned around and saw the same beautiful eyes that met his before.

"Jadesola?"

"Yes." Walking towards Samuel

"How do you know me?" Samuel got curious.

"Tsk…" She taped her forehead "I guessed you won't remember me." She folded her hands, standing in front of Samuel.

Jadesola was a school mate of Samuel during his junior secondary school days. Always sitting at the back of the class, she was never noticed by anyone. She wasn't the prettiest, smartest or even the best at anything. Making her even more invisible to the minds of people.

She left for another school before senior secondary school and no one heard anything from her ever since then. Not that they tried.

"The girl with the glasses?"

"Yup! The girl with the glasses."

"Wow! You're…"

"Different?"

"Yes!"

Jadesola laughed at his reaction towards her. It was something she was beginning to get used to, everyone was always amazed by her big transformation.

Samuel especially couldn't comprehend how she turned from an unattractive skinny little girl to a complete package. Her hips perfectly shaping out her slim body, boobs protuding in perfect proportion, the texture of her skin from when he caught her, her intoxicating voice, and that beautiful smell of lavender all left his heart warm. It was like she got struck with a dust from heaven.

"Are we going to stand here all day or we are going to finish the game?" She waved her hand at Samuel.

"Oh yes!" He chuckled from embarassement.

Samuel and Jadesola returned to the stands but this time she sat where he was, regardless of whether it was the away or home side. There was a lot of catching up to do, and they did just that while watching the game.

The score remained the same, still the one goal from Jimmy. With a very high press, the opposing team launched several dangerous attacks at the home side. They really meant to equalise the game, but nothing seemed to work for them.

After a long and excellent defensive display, the home team broke on a counter attack, releasing Jimmy and Emmanuel in a two against two situation. Jimmy laid off a beautiful pass to Emmanuel who finished it off with an accurate strike. The game was now two goals to nil and was surely put to bed with only five minutes of play remaining.

The final whistle went and it was over, Jimmy and his friends were champions and the trophy was theirs for the taking.

"You had a really great game today. I am proud of you!"

"I know. I am awesome" Jimmy bragged, swinging his medal in his hand.

"I mean, being player of the competition isn't easy."

"But you grinded it!"

"Exactly!!" He said, then sighed "I wish Shola was here to see."

"Goodbye Samuel!" Jadesola passed by them

"Again, I wish Shola was here" The expression on Jimmy's face said the rest.

"It's not what you think..."

"It better not be!" Jimmy was probably more protective about Samuel's relationship with Shola than Shola herself.

***

"The two weeks are almost over" Samuel stroke Shola's hair, with his other hand around her waist as she laid on him.

"When will you be back?"

"As soon as I get my papers sorted out."

Shola got off him, rolling out of the bed. She took a few steps, walking towards the window.

"I am scared."

"I will be back." That's not why she was scared

"I know. That's not it"

It was clear to Samuel now. He held her from behind and landed a soft kiss on her neck.

"Shola," Samuel motioned her to face him. "I love you and you are irreplaceable."

Even though she tried to hide it, her lips drew wide creating a beautiful smile that exposed her blush.

"I love you too." Crushing her boobs into Samuel's chest with a hug. Samuel in return brushed his fingers through her hair, patting her gently.

They wished the moment lasted a little longer, but fate had other plans. There was a long humming sound coming from Samuel's phone.

"I thought you switched off your phone."

"So did I." Samuel scratched his head with a grin.

"Who is it?" Shola asked

"Jimmy" Samuel replied. "Hey boyo… What??!!! Stay where you are I am coming!!"

"What is it?!"

"Jimmy's in trouble!!!"