The following day, after the church service ended, Audrey returned home with her siblings. Her steps carried her straight to her lavish bedroom. Gracefully, she retrieved her phone from its nestled spot in her Gucci bag and sent a WhatsApp message to Chioma. Openly enquiring about Daniel was impossible, their friendship still in its formative stages. Dressed in a springy green gown paired with a hat adorned with yellow tulips, Audrey exuded an undeniable grace, reminiscent of a fairytale princess.
'Hello?' Chioma's reply arrived, a curious question mark trailing it.
Audrey hesitated, taking a deep breath before typing, 'I need to tell you something.'
'What is it?' Chioma enquired, her interest piqued.
Audrey considered Chioma a friend, so she believed it was natural to discuss anything with her. 'Does Daniel have a boyfriend?' she asked, her words laced with nervous anticipation.
Chioma's surprise was evident through the text. 'You mean the superhero that saved you from a fall? No, why?'
A warmth bloomed in Audrey's chest. Daniel wasn't just a charming stranger – he was now known as her very own superhero! A shy smile played on her lips.
'Well,' Audrey started, her fingers hovering over the screen, 'I think I… have a bit of a crush on him. But if he's already spoken for, then I'll step back.'
A reassuring smile curved Chioma's lips as she typed, 'He broke up with his cheating girlfriend and has no intention of getting back together. He is a free man... you might just be the lucky one.'
Audrey's heart soared. 'Really?' she exclaimed, her message buzzing with excitement. 'Just like you and my brother are lucky! Anyway, I'm off to grab a bite before my evening pool party. Talk to you later!
Chioma's smile faltered as she read the last message. She wanted to tell her that Michael was now hers, but since Audrey didn't continue the conversation, Chioma decided against it. Moreover, she didn't want her relationship with Michael to be known by everyone just yet. However, a gnawing guilt settled in her stomach as she looked at Audrey's last message bubble. And now that Audrey had become her friend, Chioma felt guilty for not disclosing her relationship with Michael. Little did Chioma know that Michael and Felix were not only cousins but also best friends?