Web of Deception [ EDITING !!!]

Chapter 9

Osas P.O.V

Derek: Seyi best friend.

We both walked into the restaurant. It was a bit crowded.

"Looks like the cooks are working hard to attract this many customers," Nonso remarked as we headed toward the kitchen.

"I did choose the best people," I replied with a hint of pride.

"Osas?"

I stopped in my tracks at the sound of my name. Turning to the voice, I saw a familiar face.

How thrilling. 😒

So it must have been Seyi in the car.

"Hey... Zena," I said, forcing a smile.

"Zina. It's Zina," she corrected, still smiling.

"Oh... sorry." I turned to Nonso, who was patiently waiting for me. "I'll meet you inside."

He nodded and continued toward the kitchen.

I sat opposite her.

"I thought I'd find you here," Zina said.

"Yeah..."

"So, uhm... it feels a bit awkward saying this, but you promised to be the chef for my wedding. I just wanted to ask if you'd also be willing to be the wedding planner."

Right. I had told her that just to keep her in a good mood—I never actually intended to be the chef.

"Depends on my schedule. Have you set a date?"

She hesitated. "Yes... August this year."

I felt my heart sink a little at that. Weird.

"That's four months from now," I noted.

"Yes... but—"

Always a but.

"—but I was hoping to have a free sample of your food. I found out that you're not the one who actually cooks here."

"Uhm... sure. When the wedding gets a bit closer."

"Thanks." She flashed a sincere smile.

"Anything for my customers."

She stood up. "I'll be going now. My fiancé wasn't in a good mood this morning."

I didn't respond to that.

"I'm sure you must have missed him—he left a few minutes before you walked in," she added.

I smiled. "Probably." Not.

I stood as well. "It was nice having you here, Zina."

As she walked toward the exit, I headed for the kitchen.