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

1415 was one of the nicest restaurants in Lagos. Aderemi got back from practice to ask me out on a date. He told me he'd discovered a nice place where we could have dinner...I mean, he didn't exactly call it a date, but what would a nice dinner in a nice restaurant mean if not a date? I told myself as Aderemi walked beside me, down towards the entrance that this date meant nothing. Maybe he wanted a change from what Joy had been preparing. I convinced myself that this meant nothing to him 


As we reached the entrance, Aderemi gallantly stepped forward, saying, "Here, I got it," and opened the door for me. If he had glanced at my face at that moment, he would have caught the flush of embarrassment rising to my cheeks. 


His kindness was starting to unravel me. I had initially thought his nice demeanor was just a part of who he was, but now I wasn't so sure. Was it possible that I had fallen for his charms? 


"Thanks," I muttered softly, trying to play it cool. 


Chapter 29