Hello! Mr. Billionaire

“I LOVE YOU TOO ZANE”

Rita’s POV

Zane hasn’t even called me throughout today neither did he leave me a single message. None.

I shook my head and whined inwardly.

What sort of unserious relationship have I gotten myself into?

Oh jeez, maltreatment at work and as if that isn’t enough for me to handle, only to get home and get snubbed by my online lover.

I continue to rant even as I prepared and ate dinner to while away time. Yet, no call or text from Zane and he wasn’t even online.

And Oh! I would have blamed myself for overthinking or overreacting because this is what to expect once you date someone online but my ex, Jared had my time always. This one is totally different from Jared.

Okay, maybe i’m actually being extra. Should I call Zane instead?

Uh no! It’s too early to show him so much interest and concern. Yes, it’s early to let him know that I enjoy speaking to him all the time. He’ll find out that he has eventually won my heart. He’ll know I’m beginning to ove him. Geez! Let’s not call it love yet, I am only interested in him.

“Please call me already” I cried out childishly.

I glanced at my phone again ” I’m breaking up with him when next he calls” I concluded.

I lied on my bed, feeling heart broken; my phone suddenly chimed

Oh Zane, finally. I hurriedly picked it up even after the whole drama.

“See who finally remember that I existed” I shouted into the phone.

“What do you mean? What about your boss? I.. I didn’t want to get you into trouble” He said.

“Oh” My voice was calm now. “I’m at home”

“He delayed you yesterday, you snapped at me too”

“Thank you” I regretted thinking that Zane forgot about me.

“How was work today?”

“It was better than yesterday. That jerk of a boss didn’t tackle me a lot today” I told him.

“Great to know that”

“Uhm Rita” Seems liked he had something to say.

“What is it?” I inquired.

“So you wouldn’t call or check up on me if I do not?” His voice felt soft and cold and I could sense a feeling of dejection. I didn’t know what to say at that moment. “Just what if something is wrong with me” He added.

“I’m sorry Zane” I muttered, filled with guilt.

“Misunderstanding I guess? You must have wondered if I jilted you so soon while I was here ensuring you were fine and I didn’t want to get you into trouble with your new boss”

“I said I’m sorry Zane. And you are right, it’s a misunderstanding”

“That’s not the point Rita” He cut in, he was tryna insinuate into something and I already saw this coming since the last time we spoke.

“I’m afraid we haven’t clearly defined our relationship” He said; “To me, you are my online girlfriend whom I love so much but to you, I’m a nobody or probably just an online friend not to make me feel so bad”

“What do you mean Zane?” I pretended not to understand meanwhile I continued to feel remorse about why I’ve been this way towards him.

“I have always been the one to check up on you, I call you first, text you first. I’ve always made the first move as it should be right? All because I approached you first”

“Hmmmn Zane. How bad of me” I remarked, maffling. But he wouldn’t even stop there, he continued complaining.

“All in the name of trying to take the relationship gradual like you wanted whereas you know how much I love you. It’s close to a week with you now yet I’m not getting a positive vibe to move on with you; except that we engage in this boring conversation, we don’t talk about Love, we don’t even talk about us. It doesn’t look like we are dating, it looks like I’m forcing myself on you ‘cos you don’t take me serious. But it’s fine! I’ll tell Mrs Janet Johnson to find me another partner while we remain as ordinary friends”

“I… I feel the same way you feel” I stuttered.

“I see. Mrs Janet Johnson will also find you a new partner after all, we wre even now. It’s nice talking to you Rita” He said, about to hung up the call maybe but I interrupted quickly.

“No, no Zane. I.. I meant the feeling’s mutual” I sighed heavily. “I love you too Zane” I finally admitted.

“I’m sorry for putting you in this hard position. I’m sorry for taking so much time to admit that I love you too and I actually enjoy talking and chatting with you” I paused, hoping to hear from him but he didn’t say anything.

“Jeez he hung up the call already before listening to what I have to say” I whimpered softly.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“I’m still here” He spoke just when I was drew the phone from my ear to look at the screen.

“Zane” I called his name.

“Rita” He mentioned mine too with the same tone.

“I’m sorry I made you feel dejected” I apologized again.

“So you… you love me” He said instead.

“I really do. Let’s resume this relationship over again, properly like the true lovers we are now ” I proposed. “I’m glad you waited till now despite my odd attitude towards you” I spoke solemnly.

“I love you so much Rita” He repeated.

“I love you too, Zane”

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To Be Continued