Detective Love

Weeks had passed, and still Ray hadn't got a call from Ruby. He tried her number severally but all to no avail. He then decides to go to her apartment on a Thursday afternoon.

His car pulled over in front of her apartment. He stepped out of it and went to the front of her door and pressed the doorbell.

The door opened and immediately emerald eyes fell on him, she left the door and went inside. He went in and came to her living room. There she was, sitting on the couch staring at the bare floor as if something were there. He came close to her and lifted her face to his. She removed his hand and looked away in embarrassment.

"Ruby. He called.

She didn't reply. Instead, she switched her face to the other side and looked away.

"Ruby, can you explain what is going on? He said softly.

Ruby burst into tears.

He sat beside her and brought her close to him.

"Tell me, what's wrong? He asked again.

"I don't know what's wrong with me. Each time I am with you, I feel this sensation of embarrassment. She replied amidst tears.

"Why? He said as he brought her face to his tenderly.

"I don't know. Maybe because I never had a boyfriend and I never got used to the way couples talk.

He looked at her lovingly."Ruby, do you love me?

She looked up at him the same way."Yes, I do love you.

"Then don't bother about the couple talking. He assured her.

"I don't know, then how would we communicate? She asked.

"I said don't bother about it okay?

Okay. 

She moved closer to him and took his lips. She had missed him so much. He responded to her kiss which promised everything. They broke the kiss, then she looked up at him with calm eyes.

"I love you. She said.

"I love you too. He replied and they kissed again.

Nancy had just come out of her office after a five hour long tedious work. She was so tired to the extent that she wanted to collapse. She walked out of the building and wanted to go for a lunch break when she saw Adam stepping out of his car.

"Best thing to do is to ignore him. She thought as she approached the area where the car was parked. Instead, he came to her direction and greeted her.

"Hi, Nancy. He greeted.

"Hi. She responded.

"Is your boss around? He asked.

"No, he went out an hour ago.

"Okay, so where are you headed now? He asked.

"Oh, I just wanted to go for my lunch break. She replied.

"Can I join you? He asked nicely.

The word made Nancy's heart race. Finally, he wants to go out with me. She thought."Yeah, sure you can. She replied cheerfully.

"And if you don't mind, can I drive you there?

"Sure.

The two went to Adam's car. Adam started his engine, shifted his gear and reversed out of the parking lot.

The drive was a silent one as the two were shy to talk to each other. Adam jacked up the A/C to reduce the tension between them. Finally, they got to the eatery. Adam stepped out of the car and opened the door for her like a gentleman and ushered her in. She felt like underdressed royalty.

A waitress came to attend to them. She gave Adam a flirting look and switched her face to Nancy who suddenly became angry for no reason. Then she took their orders and went to bring their meal.

"Um, Nancy ••••••••

She glared at him.

Adam immediately kept mute, wondering why she got so upset.

The waitress came back and served their food. When she served Adam, she bent down twice than normal in order for Adam to see her boobs. This made Nancy even angrier. She took her fork and jabbed at the food angrily. Adam kept mute, staring at her as he didn't want to make her annoyed the more. The lunch was a silent and weird one as no conversation was exchanged.

Later they finished their food and the waitress came back for their plates. Then she crumbled a paper into Adam's hands.

"Call me. She whispered as she gestured.

This made Nancy so angry that immediately, she went to the waitress and gave her a resounding slap, dragged Adam by the collar and took his lips quickly. Then she stood in front of him and faced the waitress who was shocked at the action that just took place.

"Stay away from my man you whore. She said.

Then she grabbed Adam by the arm and went outside.

When they got outside, she started to complain in anger.

"That whore! She was trying to flirt with you, you know. She said as she faced him. "How I wished I just•••••I just •••••I just tore her into pieces. She spatted out in anger.

"Nancy,you kissed me. Adam said softly.

Then it came to her realization that she had done something wrong.

"Adam I•••••I••••••I•••••I••••••

"You what? He came close to her.

I••••I••••I•••••

You what? He asked again wide eyed.

"I••••I love you. I did since the first day we met at my boss's office. But I didn't have the courage to tell you because you are my boss's friend and you never approached me. If you don't love me, just say it and I'll understand. Then I'll move on with •••••••

He cut her short of words when he came close to her and took her lips hungrily. He kissed her with love, she could feel it. She had been waiting for him to kiss her like this.

"I love you too. He said when they broke the kiss. Since the day we met but I too couldn't muster up the courage to tell you either. He said and she looked up at him.

Nancy didn't want to hear any word. The "I love you" he said was enough for her. She kissed him again and the kiss promised everything love,trust and everything she could ask for.

Nancy stepped out of Adam's car when they arrived in front of the building. Adam loved her. She thought as she waved good bye to him. He responded and reversed out of the parking lot. Adam loved her. She thought again. How she had wished for this day to come. And it came finally. He loved her. She could even feel it in his kiss. The remembrance of the kiss made her to start daydreaming about him.

She was still daydreaming when she entered the building and got gathered around by the two gossiping staffs. Betty and Sam.

"What were you doing in Mr Ray's friend's car? They chorused together.

"Nothing. She denied."He only took me out for lunch.

"Took you out for lunch? I see. Betty said squinting her eyes.

"Don't you two have jobs? Why do you find pleasure in meddling into other people's business.

"We're not meddling into your business, we are just asking you a question. Sam said.

"To hell with your questions, you cheap harlots. She said as she left.

"This lady is dating Ray's friend. Betty said.

"I couldn't have guessed better. Sam said and they laughed. 

Nancy walked back to her office with the words of Adam ringing in her mind. I love you too. She thought. She opened the office and settled down on her chair with a tired sound. He does love her. She thought. And she loved him.

Darwin descended down the stairs and stopped in his tracks, looked up and called.

"Elena. He said.

"Yes. She replied.

"Hurry up so I can take you to your apartment.

"I'm coming.

Few moments later,Elena came down and went straight to meet Darwin.

"I can't thank you enough for all the help you've rendered to me. She said looking up at him.

"You're welcome. And again,it was nothing. He said and she smiled. He returned it with an ice melting smile.

"Alright, let's get going.

They both went this car. He opened the door for her. She smiled and he smiled back. Then he closed the door and went through the other side, started the engine and began to drive.

With Elena's directions, they soon arrived at the apartment. When the car pulled over to a stop, he looked straight at her. She smiled at him and mouthed the words "Thank you".

"You're welcome. How about I get your contact so we could still keep in touch? He asked.

"Sure, no problem.

They both exchanged contacts and Elena stepped down from his car and waved at him. He waved back and reversed down the road. Elena smiled and started to walk to her front door.

"Such a nice guy. She thought.