Chapter 2

** Ryan KRIZO **

I got home from work quite exhausted, it's been a week since I was hired into Terry YOUL's empire as an architect and so far everything is going even though my boss is a little intimidating. I fear every time I do a sketch that I will blunder because he himself is a super talented architect. I studied architecture in Nigeria and it's been two weeks since I came back. I applied for the position of architect at LES MAISONS ET BATIMENT YOUL and thank goodness I was well received. I have a very good salary and I'm not complaining about it at all. I was even happier to find a familiar face in the box: Maya !! She was the best friend of my little sister who now lives in France with her husband and their children. To tell the truth, Maya and I weren't really friends, I saw her all the time with my little sister and I thought of her as such. But there were times when we went out, me, my gang, her and my sister. My friends and I were coming with one of our girlfriends because yes we were bad boys. Our gang was very coveted by the girls and we took advantage of it. There were three of us but one died in an accident and some time later our paths parted Brice and me. But now that I have returned I intend to make up for time with my brother ... well if I managed to find him because I have not heard from him for years I no longer know if he is here in the country or s 'he's out of the country.

I spill my plate of spaghetti that I bought at the kiosk. On the way home, I grab a bottle of Sprite and go to sit in front of the TV to watch a game. Spaghetti from Diallo is every single dish and I am. I always have been, but I've had not-so-serious relationships, just for the sex and that's it. I'm still young, so I don't want to imprison myself in a serious relationship that will end in marriage. Yes I am very young and I want to enjoy my youth and have fun but also, I still respect the woman. If I choose one for my sex plan, I stay with her alone until I move on. Usually I move on because they start to get attached and want something more serious which is not part of our deal from the start. I need to find a girl because I'm a man and I need to empty myself from time to time. I don't want to go from girl to girl to avoid nabbing one of these weird diseases.

My cell phone rings ... I take a look and see Maya's name.

Me: Hello Maya!

"Maya: Hi Ryan. Sorry to call you, it's just to ask if ... "

I hear a noise and voices.

"Voice: Hello hi Ryan, this is Cynthia. By the way, I lost my buckle and I would like to know if you hadn't seen it in your car "

I smile because I know exactly what she wants.

Me: Hello Cynthia. No I didn't see it but I promise to find out tomorrow if I get off because I'm knocked out.

"Cynthia: Okay ok thanks in advance. Okay, I'm not going to bother you, good evening to you. "

Me: Good evening Cynthia.

I cut and I burst out laughing. This girl is looking for me um, and she will find me. I can see very well in his game and I don't mind it. She is a very beautiful girl with a generous shape ... I feel she must be super good in bed. I finish my meal and go to the kitchen to wash what I have used and as I return to the living room the doorbell rings. When I look in the judah I think I am dreaming, but when I open the door I am surprised.

Me: Brice? Damn brother, is that you?

Brice: Of course I'm my real brother.

We hug each other and a long hug follows. I can't believe he's there in front of me when I was just figuring out how to find him. My everyday friend, my brother, my best friend, my confidant. We decide to separate and I close the door and then go and take a seat in the living room.

Me: But how did you find me?

Brice: I was walking past the YOUL building when I saw you getting into your car. I hesitated for a long time because the last I heard you were in Nigeria but when I saw your posture I said no, that's my friend so I followed you to get to the bottom of it and voila, you are well and truly in front of me. Damn how happy I am to see you again my brother.

Me: And so am I. It's been too long eh.

Brice: Of course. When did you come home?

Me: Two weeks ago.

Brice: Two weeks ago and you haven't tried to see me? No but what kind of friend are you Ryan?

Me (laughing): I'm sorry buddy, first I wanted to settle down better so I had time to look for you. But now things happened on their own.

Brice: Yeah. So do you know what we're gonna do now? We're going to swap numbers and tomorrow I'll call you over for lunch. I had something to deal with when I saw you pass by.

Me: There is no problem. Tomorrow without fail we catch each other.

We exchange the numbers and he leaves. I am really happy to see him again. At least I won't be alone in the city anymore.

The watch on my arm tells me it's noon and it hits the nail on the head when I close the file I was working on my cell phone starts ringing. I smile with all my teeth when I see Brice's name. I answer and he tells me he's right down there. I quickly retrieve my keys and leave my office. As I walk towards the elevator I see Maya heading there too. She hasn't seen me.

Me: You must be pretty damn hungry to see the way you are walking fast there.

Maya (turning around): Oh Ryan you're here. By the way, I have a file to complete so I will quickly get myself a takeout and come back to work and eat otherwise I will suffer the wrath of M YOUL.

Me (entering the elevator) But why didn't you call to be delivered?

Maya: Let's say I wanted to stretch my legs a bit.

She presses the button and the elevator begins to descend.

Maya: Oh by the way, I would like to invite you to dinner tomorrow night in my apartment with my girlfriends.

Me: Let me guess, that's Cynthia's idea, isn't it?

Maya: How did you know that?

The elevator opens and we descend to go outside the building.

Me: Let's say I know you well enough to know that you are too reserved to invite a man over to you.

Maya (smiling): Is that supposed to be a compliment or is this a way of telling me I'm stuck?

Me: A bit of both.

She hits me and I burst out laughing. We stop at my car and face each other.

Maya: So?

Me: Yes I will be there but you don't mind me coming with Brice?

Maya: Brice? The same Brice?

I do. We met yesterday by pure chance and I have to have lunch like this with him. Besides, here he comes.

Maya: Okay that's working. But tell her not to try to pick up any of my girlfriends.

Me: Tell me and your other girlfriend instead because apparently Cynthia fell in love with me.

Maya: And you on her from what I see.

Me: It's not wrong. Assure me she doesn't have a boyfriend.

Maya: She doesn't. At least not for real.

Me: That's cool.

When Brice walks up to us he ticks when he sees Maya and the way he looks at her makes me think she just had an effect on him.

Brice: Hello beautiful young lady. How are you doing ?

Me: Stop it, it's Maya.

Brice: My what? Maya? Maya Maya Maya is it really you?

Maya (laughing): Yes it's me Brice.

Brice: God damn it, you've become jo… woah but I'm dreaming or what. I think I just fell in love with it.

Maya: I see you haven't changed either.

Brice: No and prepare to have me in your hands because I intend to conquer you.

Me: That's good, we are invited tomorrow night to her and her roommates.

Brice: I will be there with a lot of pleasure.

Maya: It works then. Well I'm leaving. Bon appétit to you.

Me: To you too.

She leaves and Brice follows her with his gaze.

Brice: Dude I think I just fell in love.

Me: Stop it, it's Maya. It's not the first time you've seen her though.

Brice: Yes, but it has changed a lot. What a beautiful woman she has become.

Me: Yeah and you should see what kind of girl she's messing around with. His girlfriend is a real bomb.

Brice: What are you in love already, man?

Me: Stop being stupid. I told you I'm too young for this nonsense. Until I'm 40, I refuse to fall in love and as I am now 27 I make the most of it and his girlfriend, uh, I'm going to do well.

Brice: What if you end up falling in love with her afterwards?

Me: There's no way my boy. I'm immune to it. All right, let's finish our speech at the restaurant. I have the slab me.

As agreed we go to dinner with these single girls. Maya showed me around her house so well that I had no trouble finding the house. She told me there were three so I bought three roses. The door opens to a really hot young girl. No, but where did Maya find her friends. Too bad I only sleep with one girl at a time or else I would have tried it with her too.

Me: Uh good evening miss. Am I at Maya's?

She: Yes. Surely you must be Ryan and you Brice?

Me: That's right.

Her: OK come on. They are getting dressed.

We enter this apartment which is beautifully decorated and very clean. We feel that it is women who live there. She installs us in the living room and I give you a rose.

Her: Oh thank you very much that's nice. I'm Olivia. Can I get you something to drink?

That's when Brice gets up to hand him the bottle of wine he brought.

Brice: We will wait during dinner.

Olivia: Thanks. Okay, I'll give you two minutes time to go and tell the others.

It doesn't take long for them to join us and I am amazed by the beauty and elegance of Cynthia. How beautiful, damn it. We kiss each other and Maya invites us to the table. During the meal I can't seem to look away from Cynthia. If I found her just horny there I don't know what's going on in my head. Above all, I must not succumb to its charm. I just want sex with her and then everyone makes their own life. I look at Brice who also keeps looking at Maya. I think there is one who is falling in love. We discuss everything and nothing until we finish dinner after which we return to the living room and continue chatting. There is a great atmosphere and although I am not that close to Maya I am happy that she introduces me to her friends.

Brice: Uh and if we were going to end the evening at a club? Tomorrow is Saturday and no one is working so we can go have a little fun.

Me: Yes that's a good idea.

Maya: Uh it will be without me. I feel a little tired and boxes are not really my thing.

Cynthia: Maya stop pretending to be stuck and let's have some fun. You spend all your time working. Have a little fun. Olivia what do you say about it?

Olivia: I don't mind. Besides, I need to let go of the stress of the week a bit.

Cynthia: You see Maya, everyone's up for it. There is nothing left but you.

Maya: Okay okay that's understood.

We are installed in a living room and the atmosphere is always pleasant. We all drink alcoholic beverages except Maya. She is still as holy as ever. A bond has developed between Cynthia and me that I really like. I discover a cheerful girl underneath her teasing air. She loves life and having fun and that pleases me. Brice makes conversation with Maya and Olivia. A moment Cynthia, gets up and pulls me. What does she want us to dance? So there is no question. I don't have the courage to dance. I nod at her no and she brings her face closer to mine and then speaks to me.

Cynthia: You won't have to do anything. Just let it go.

She says it so sensually that my senses wake up. I let myself be guided by her to the floor and there she begins a really, but really provocative dance. She rubs against me. When she sticks her posterior to my crotch I jump. Does she want to kill me or what? She is still jiggling against me and I feel that my fly is going to crack so subtly I put an end to it and walk us back to our living room. This girl has just woken up the beast. I have to control myself or I risk doing anything. The evening ends on a high note and we go our separate ways. I feel cramped but I have to control myself. Actually at first I just wanted to sleep with her but after that dinner I liked her in a different way. No, it's not the love, maybe the curiosity to know who is behind this upside-down girl. I like her crazy side. When I arrive in front of my apartment, I realize that I have lost my keys. What the fuck is this again? I don't even know where they may be. I go downstairs to search my car, but nothing. I call Brice to ask if he had them and he tells me he saw them on the coffee table at the girls' house but certainly didn't think I would have taken them. So I turn back to the girls and the welcome leaves me on my ass. Cynthia who comes to me open with a dress not only super short but transparent. What did I do to deserve all of this?

Cynthia: Ryan?

Me: Uh sorry I forgot my keys here. Did you find it for me?

Cynthia: Oh yeah. We didn't know which of you two they belonged to, we were expecting a phone call. Wait, I'll go get them.

She leaves the door open and when she turns around the show is just chic. Nice butt, not very big but attractive as I like. Once in front of the table, she bends down so much that the dress does not cover anything of her bottom and the thong she wore ... I start to sweat there. She comes back and hands me the keys. I can't take it anymore.

Me: It's okay you won.

Cynthia (acting like): What?

Me: You turned me on all night and now I'm about to explode.

Cynthia: Sorry but I don't know what you're talking about Ryan. Well I'm really sorry but now I'm falling asleep.

Me: You're doing it on purpose aren't you?

Cynthia: Seriously I don't know what you're talking about. Bye.

She wants to close the door but I block her and pull her against me, grabbing her arm. Before she knew it our lips were already sealed. I just fell in love with his lips. I slip my hand under her dress and caress her curves. She lets out a moan. I make my way inside her. Ayayai is a serious matter. She wraps one leg around me to allow me to dig further. When I feel her lose her mind, I abruptly withdraw my finger and pull away from her.

Cynthia: But what ...

Me: Now we will be two to suffer. Good night Cynthia.

She looks at me surprised and I walk away with a smile. Does she want to play? Well we'll play and see who's going to crack first. But my hand to be cut that it will not be me. The killer here is me.