Stunned..

There was no one among their pals who wasn't jealous of Obum and Neme's relationship. Though it wasn't like it was all perfect and faultless, or that they didn't have problems. But what fascinated people was the couple's ability to settle their issues amicably with out serious fights or arguments .

To neme, obum was the most adorable loving man she had ever met. He wasn't over protective or arrogant. He didn't question her every whereabout like most other guys would. And what pleased her the most was that even though he worked a lot, he was always there whenever she needed him.

They had been together for about 4years now, they had met at her NYSC camp and they both started developing feelings for each other. And before anyone could say jack, they were already a couple.

In the past years, they had gone through a lot. Arguments, issues and some other problems people in relationships face, but they always found their way back to each other. She already introduced him to her parents, and they liked him a lot. He was kind, friendly, down to earth and he was a good Christian. Her mother wouldn't let her rest on the issue of marriage.

"When would you two get married?" Her mun would always ask.

She would just laugh it off telling her that it would happen soon. Neme never really disturbed herself on the issue of marriage, but she was really starting to give it a thought now. She didn't know why he hadn't proposed yet. They both loved each other, and in their love also lay a strong unbreakable friendship. 'Maybe he wasn't ready' she would say. And not wanting to pester him, she decided to wait a little longer.

Their fourth year anniversary was two days away, and neme had been thinking of the perfect gift him. She knew getting him a wrist watch or a perfume wouldn't mean so much cuz he had lots of that already. After hours of pondering, she decided to make him a home cooked candle light dinner.

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With one day left till their anniversary, she still hadn't put the dinner plans together. She quickly grabbed her purse and went out. From shops, to markets , to stores... She picked the best of the best. After she had got the ingredients, candles and table layout for the dinner.. She stopped by a lingerie shop to pick an outfit for their special night tomorrow. She wanted to surprise him, they had never had sex before. Yeah, Never! She was sure her friends would not even believe that. Obum never liked her touching him in sensitive places , and he always made it clear, he always said that as a Christian, he believed in waiting until marriage which was still very weird considering he was a guy. Though she was glad that he found it necessary to wait, but she couldn't wait any longer.

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She had bought the perfect lingerie and planned to use it to serve her purpose. She was going to sleep with him tonight. After all, his problem was waiting till marriage, so when she proposed to him as she had in mind, he wouldn't have any other objections.
Yes,
she was goin to propose to him, there was no longer need to put things on hold.. The guy didn't always have to be the first to make a move right? So SHE was going to propose to HIM.

At 6:30pm, she started getting the table and the meal ready. Obum usually got back at 8pm. So everything had to be set b4 he got back. At 7:25 all was set and what was left was for her to change into her sexy lingerie. 7:50, she went to change. The lingerie was beautiful. The satin and lacy red material which adorned the outfit added an extra aura of sexiness to it. She looked at herself in the mirror and she was amazed. She looked different..... and beautiful.

At exactly 8pm, she stepped into the dinning room, her hot lingerie, scented candles,dim light which played around her gorgeous skin and the smell of home cooked meal just made the scene heavenly.

8:20pm, there was no sign of any car coming through the gates. Traffic must be heavy or something. That was why she disliked driving. Hot weather, smoke, dust, traffic, it was just too tiring. She started playing around with her blackberry torch fone which she just got about a month ago, chatting with a friend..though it wasn't like her mind was there.

8:55pm ; oh shit, he still wasn't back. She started pacing up and down the room, what could be keeping him now?.

9:15pm still no sign. Okay now she was worried, she picked up her phone and dialed his number...nothing. She tried again and this time it went to voice mail after about four to five rings.

"I'm working leave a message" she heard his cool masculine voice say at the other end. The sweetness of the voice alone calmed her a little. She literally hated his company for making him work late even on his own birthday. Too bad, their well planned dinner was ruined. Well, she was still goin to propose any way. It was a good thing she had ordered a cake just in case. She picked up the cake and her keys , changed to a plain jean and dark peach designer top ,blew out the candles and left.

The parking garage at the accounting firm where Obum worked was nearly empty, so finding a place to park didn't prove a problem as usual. She carried the cake from the passenger seat of her car, walked out of the car park into the building and headed for the elevator. His office was on the 11th floor, so she had to spend a while in this box thingy.(Elevator)

He was going to be so surprised. She was nevous and scared at the same time. Scared because she wondered what she would do if his answer was No, or if he said he wasn't ready. Trying to be optimistic, she kept on walking, down the long straight hallway which led to his office.

His secretary already left she noticed. oh well, that meant more privacy for them in case he decided to take her right there in his office when he saw the lingerie she wore beneath her clothing. ...straightening her hair and jean, She walked into his office.... holding his cake in her hand, a large smile on her face....

"Sugar...! Happy anni.... "

She stopped short, as if transfixed, she was numb. All the saliva in her mouth had dried up. She was staring at the unimaginable, the forbidden... There on the table was her boyfriend, The guy she was about to make her fiancé...... He was kissing another MAN!