I never imagined this moment would come although deep down i saw this moment like the script was written perfectly following every detail.
It's not the worst that had happened but the best that I could ever ask for.
Doris tapped my head lightly from behind, I felt her cold soft palms on my head but couldn't turn my head then she says, you're there again and I'm always here.
You left me to go to the toilet for over 3 hours and I had to go somewhere, I replied.
Gosh, Josh, you just know how to really exaggerate, it's just three minutes I took in there.
Really, you must have gotten something in my drink, I feel very uneasy right now.
Doris lips were together as she stole a gaze of warning at me without uttering a single word, she filled my glass to the brim and said, drink up.
I already played this scenerio in my head, there was always something about Doris when she was annoyed that I loved, she was a beauty with a twist.
I could hear the MC call on the bride and groom to the dance floor as the band played one of Coldplay's song, Yellow.
It was magical as Raphael was led by Anita off his chair and now the love birds were moving to the tempo of the soothing song.
There was something about these two, our best friends who are married now and Doris and I are still not feeling any pressure to tie the knot.
Doris and Anita worked and lived together in their small apartment. They had dreams to fulfill as fashion designers about to break the world's wardrobe with limitless designers.
Doris was the CFO in charge of finance while Anita was in charge of operations.
They were the best pairs I had seen since I left college and they always reminded me about my bond with Raphael.
We met just after college in which I had some funds to invest and Raphael had a farm where he reared fish and needed investors.
I sat down listening to Raphael and going along with him to his farm, just as I stepped foot into the compound, I yelled "perfect."
It wasn't perfect per se but when you have nothing and you are offered something than imaged, that's just perfect.
There was a lot to learn from Raphael, he was just enthusiastic about farming, he went to school only for the degree of being a graduate which was a deal breaker but his passion lied in farming, livestock farming precisely.
For me Joshua, I had to go to school because I had to go, I just couldn't figure out what I wanted although I knew my love was cars and having cars would require a lot of money so I was where the money was.
It just makes more sense to picture myself as an investor, I had lots of ideas and not much cash.
I and Raphael spent a week together on a plan to expand the fish pond, Raphael had.
It was bliss to see money going into a business venture that was never thought about but would yield high returns.
Going on to business owners and pitching a business proposal that would require them to invest at least $500 and get 30% in 18 weeks.
It was the most adventurous time of my life, we had set a target of $50,000 and in two weeks the target was hit.
I and Raphael went out to celebrate when we spotted two ladies seated by themselves having fun and we were also having fun.
I went over and introduced myself and called Raphael over taking my time with Anita because she seemed easier to talk to as Doris wasn't interested.
Raphael had told me before going over to their table that Anita caught his eye and I for one was drawn by Doris aura.
We all had a good chat that night, apparently, the ladies were just awarded a contract from one of the top fashion house, more like a collaboration that would let them use their names as a subsidiary of the bigger brand.
"Doris isn't a big talker" as Anita whispered in my ears as she observed I was less interested in her.
Doris abruptly stood up leaving the table making her way outside as I dashed towards her then opening the door for her waving goodnight but walking behind her.
We ended up sitting outside till Anita and Raphael came out, it turned out it was a double celebration for each of us, one of the best nights of our lives.
I heard the voice of Anita and Raphael as they called on us to join them on the dance floor.
Anita grabbed my hands while Raphael took Doris hand and flowed with the music. Anita just whispered in my ears, I know you love my friend and she loves you too, just do the needful for the future.
Doris gazed at me like her heart just sunk, I knew Raphael had told her the same.
Just another perfect night that reminded us about the first night we all met.
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