Rachel Jones is a bright and determined young student nurse from a humble background but with huge dreams; Be a registered nurse, or maybe become a footballer too as she is extremely passionate about the sport, and if playing won't be possible, since her parents are vehemently against it, marry a footballer
However, her life takes an unexpected turn when Aderemi John, a fine young man, a half-caste, who plays for the Nigeria National team and also Rachel's number one idol and celebrity crush needs help.
Intrigued by Aderemi's vulnerability, Rachel proposes a deal "Marry her for 180 days to make his girlfriend jealous and win her back". Aderemi, desperate to reclaim his lost love, agrees to the arrangement.
As they embark on their pretend marriage, Rachel and Aderemi navigate the complexities of their fake relationship, confronting their own emotions, desires and scrutiny of eyes. And as days pass, the lines between reality and pretense blur.
Will Rachel and Aderemi deal succeed in reuniting him and his ex or will they discover a love that transcends their initial agreement????

180 days with my crush

As I settled into the sitting room, memories of the week unfolded before me like a tapestry; my reading material lay forgotten, its words eclipsed by the vivid memories of the past few days. As he drove me from home to school, my heart fluttered wildly, as if anticipating a grand unveiling. The sensation echoed that of a football player stepping onto a stadium stage, before a sea of expectant fans. My body betrayed my calm exterior: palms damp, lips aquiver, beneath the radiant morning sun. He appeared unusually calm, which shouldn't have surprised me given his experience playing football in front of crowds. I remembered letting my gaze linger on his athletic build, tracing the contours from his face to his waist, my fear momentarily eclipsed by longing. His proximity awakened a deep attraction. 


Chapter 23