SOPHIA

Ms. Sophia Farley,

We know that applying to study a Bachelor's degree in Business economics programme is a big and very important decision when making your choice of study into our University.

Over the past week, we have reviewed your application and we are pleased to inform you that You have been successfully admitted into our school.

Please proceed to make payment on or before August 15th so as to proceed with the other registration processes.
Also, do well to send a confirmatory mail to indicate you accept this admission offer.

Welcome to Swanston.

G.K. Johnson,
Head of Admissions,
University of Swanston.

Right now I am ecstatic. Finally, the wait is over. Lorette is downstairs with her cleaning crew and I couldn't wait to break the news to her.

"I got in, Lorette." I scream, hugging her.

"My ear drums, young lady." She grins and smacks my arms.

"Congratulations. I knew you would get in. You are one smart ass young woman." She smiles at me with fondness.

"Thank you." I say in excitement and excuse myself.

Hearing the phone ring on the other end, I wait patiently for him to pick up but he does not. He's probably busy at work, I shrug.

I call Drew and he picks up instantly.
"What's the feedback?" He asks.

"I got in." I reply in a playful tone.

"Amazing, let's celebrate. I'll pick you up." He suggests.

"Today is not my day off." I remind him.

"I know. Just a little bit of fun won't kill. Yes?" He asks leaving me with no options.

"Yes." I squeal, excited at this second chance to build my life.

"I know the perfect place. Send me a message when you are ready." He says and ends the call.

After Lorette takes her leave, I quickly shower and dress up. I no longer go out with a disguise as André has stationed a bodyguard to watch me from a distance. He really meant his words when he promised to protect me.

I pick up my phone to text Drew but remember I haven't sent a reply to Swanston.

Hi,

Thank you for accepting me into your school. I look forward to be part of an amazing journey.

Thanks,
Sophia Farley.

I send the reply mail and then text Drew.

I am ready 😊 I type and hit the send button.

Alright. I'll be on my way now. He replies, almost immediately.

After fifteen minutes of waiting and doing nothing, he texts me.

I am by your gate

"Hi." I say the moment we meet up. He opens the door to let me in and shuts it the moment I'm seated. He walks to the other side of the car and gets in. We engage in chit-chats as he drives us to a restaurant.

"It's a fancy place, hope you don't mind." He says.

"No, thanks." I reply, nudging him playfully by the arms.

We walk in and take a seat at the edge by the wall.

"Hello, what would you love to order?" A waitress says, wearing a sultry smile, her attention mostly focused on Drew.

"Buffalo Chicken wings and fries." He says, after looking through the menu.

"What about you, ma'am?" She turns to me, her smile drops a bit.

"I would love some spicy Steak, fries and scrambled eggs. Then Cheesecake for desert." I reply her then hand over the menu to her.

"We'll be having some wine for starters. Give us your best." Drew says as she turns to leave. She scribbled that last part on her notepad and exits.

"Someone has an admirer." I playfully say.

"Shush. She's just flirting." He replies.

She comes back with our wine and serves us, not forgetting to flash her boobs in front of Drew. Someone walks into the restaurant and I turn to see André walk in with his friend who he introduced to be Nicholas.

I turn, wide-eyed to Drew.

"How...?" I am lost for words.

"I said I'll do the magic. Welcome to Date one." He smirks and sips from his wine glass.

"Now, you need to act your part. Smile and laugh at everything I say whether it's funny or not." He says. I am still wondering how this his ridiculous plan would work.

"Let's set our plan in motion. Enjoy the game." He states.

We munch on our food and just talk about random things. He was telling me a funny story of how he got caught sleeping in his office with drool coming out of his mouth. Worse thing is, his secretary who happens to be his close pal took a picture of it. She says it's for reinforcement and she'll use it one day.

"Eww. Drooly Drew." I say, sticking out my tongue in mockery of his situation.

"And she still kept a copy after all my compensation." He huffs.

I laughed so hard at his story. He just glares at me and joins me in laughing.

From my peripheral vision I could see André flaring up. He looked very pissed, he stands up in anger but is pulled back to sit by his friend who says something to him which he replies. He looks at our direction and sends a glare to Drew, not knowing we are looking at him. I wanted to laugh but I could not spoil our façade.

"You see, right there is a jealous man ready to throw a punch at me. Trust me when I say it would work. Wait till the second date." He smirks.

"What do you have planned, Mister?" Curiosity was already making me anticipate the next trick he had rolled up his sleeves.

"You'll know when it's time." He smirks again and eats the last bits of food on his plate.