The Way To A Man’s Heart – Episode 5

The Way To A Man’s Heart

By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy Short Story Series)

Chapter 5

Louisa
Did I hear right? Jesse said I was beautiful?

“uhmm I…. Thank… Thank you” I stammered then began to fiddle with my fingers.

“you can sit down and eat now” he said and sat down himself.

I nodded and sat opposite him. He had served two slices each and I knew two wasn’t enough for him

“aren’t you going to take more slices. I know you can finish the wh0le pizza” I said and he looked up at me and chuckled

“actually, I’m going to finish everything. I haven’t had margherita in a very long time and this is like the best one I’ve had” he said and took a decent bite

I smiled and bent my head. Jesse keeps flattering me in every meal I prepare. It makes me want to cook differs meals for him.

I looked up and caught him staring at me.

“uhmm…” I muttered
“I’m just imagining what you’d look like in a ball gown” he said

“I’m not a princess and I certainly won’t be needing a ball gown” I said and he chuckled

“let’s see about that then” he said and took two more slices of pizza. I took my lower lip into my mouth and kept looking at him. How can someone like food this much? Or rather how can someone like good food this much? His every action fascinates me. Except the action he put up in the kitchen earlier

💌Jesse💌
“Alyson I have plans for the evening.” I said over the phone
“yes. I know. But not tonight okay?” I said as I brushed my hair in front of the mirror

“okay okay. You can come over. But it should be by 9pm. And make sure you have your dinner before coming” I said and dropped my hair brush

“my chef is not preparing dinner tonight because I have an appointment and I’m gonna have dinner outside”

“Alyson, you’re disturbing me. Bye I’m hanging up” I said and hung up.

I sighed and dropped the phone on the bed
What a troublesome lady. Why does she even want me tonight after the drama she put on earlier today? Too bad I can’t say no. I pay her for this sh*t we do.

I took one last look at the mirror and licked my l-ips to make them moist. Then I took my phone and wallet and car keys. I headed out of my room and as I closed my door, Louisa was coming out from her own hallway.

She was wearing an orange shirt with her name on it in black italics. She wore a black flayed high wa-ist skirt and orange sneakers. Her hair was in a neat ponytail.
Who knew a native rom-n girl could have a beautiful fashion sense like this?

“hey” she said
“hey” I replied.

She scratched her head with her index finger and I chuckled

“are you nervous? Don’t worry I’m not taking you on a first-time rollercoaster ride” I said and she laughed

“come on, let’s go” I said and walked to her. Something in me said I should take her hand but I rejected that. What message would I pass out to her if I do that?

She walked before me as we climbed down the stairs. I remembered how Alyson described her. Tall and s€×y.
I smirked. That was true. She is tall and s€×y.

We got outside and I led her to my car. The one I don’t normally use.

She was about to open the door but I quickly held the handle first and looked at her “I should be the one opening the door for you”

“but..”
“hop in” I said as I opened the door for her. She smiled lightly and entered the car
I closed it and went through the other side. I started the car and drove to a five star restaurant.

“I’m opening the door for you. Don’t try opening it” I said as I parked the car.

“are you always a gentleman?” she asked
“it depends on the lady” I replied and got out of the car. I opened the door for her and actually pulled her out gently

“thank you” she said as she stepped out. I closed the door and stupidly put my hand around her wa-ist. She looked at me and I winked.

“I hope you’re not cold?” I asked
“it’s a pretty warm night actually” she answered and I nodded
“it is” I said and we walked into the restaurant

💌Louisa💌
I knew nothing about the meals I was staring at on the menu because I was not conversant with them. But J managed to pick out something. I liked the picture of it so I took it. And thank God I didn’t make a mistake. It takes just like I imagined. Delicious!

“cauliflower and cheese and mushrooms and eggs” Jesse said, reading out the content of my dish

“why are you reading them out?” I asked and took a little into my mouth

“it’s because I wish I could eat it with you” he replied

“well, I can give you mine” I said and he chuckled

“I’m allergic to cauliflower” he said and took a spoon of his meal

“oh. I’m allergic to rabbits” I said
“those cute animals?”
“those cute animals turn my face pink with rashes all over in two minutes” I cooed and he smiled and licked his l-ips

“cauliflower gives me a very very sore throat whenever I inhale or eat them” he said

“do you have any other allergies?” I asked
“nope” he replied

“what do you want to study in the University again?” he asked

“Gastronomy” I replied and he looked at me with surprise

“are you for real? Wow. I might have to make you a permanent position in my house” he said and I laughed
“just because I wanna study something that has to do with food?” I asked and he nodded

“oh Jesse” I cooed
“that’s like the first time you’re calling my name”
“what? No. I always call your name” I defended

“you do? Then why don’t I hear it?” he asked but I didn’t answer

Well, it’s because I always call his name in my mind.

The rest of the night was fun. He took me to an ice-cream shop after dinner and I got chocolate flavor, my favorite. He got orange flavor.

Every minute I spent with him was fun. Except of course the awkward moments when he does something I don’t expect.

After the ice-cream, we got burgers and fries and headed home.

“that was when I was 15 years” he said and I laughed. He had stolen a sausage roll with great effort and risk from a neighbors house, even got injured with a broken glass. Only for him to get home and find out it was stocked with cauliflower.

“that serves you right” I joked and he laughed and nodded.

“what’s your favorite ice-cream flavor?” he asked as he took a turn down another road

“chocolate. How about you?”

He looked at me “orange”
I smiled

The rest of the drive home was silent. I kept looking out the window throughout.

When we got home, he opened the door for me and as I got out, I stepped on his leg. I lost my balance and almost fell but he held me. Thank God he did. I don’t wanna loose my ice-cream.

“be careful okay” he said gently
“thanks. And sorry for stepping on your feet” I apologized and he chuckled and wrapped his arm around my wa-ist. Another awkward position.

“let’s go in” he said and we began to walk in,side. As we got to the door, he was going to bring out his key but I quickly brought out mine and opened the door.

“seriously? You had the key and you made me stress myself trying to bring mine out”

“haha. I guess it was fun” I said and entered the house first. He shook his head and entered.

“tonight was fun. Wasn’t it?” he asked as he sunk into the couch

“yes it was. Thanks for taking me out”

“we should do this some other time, right?”

“I… I don’t know. Should we?”
He stared intently at me then chuckled

“you should go get a shower. Then come watch TV with me” he said and I scratched my head. I don’t want to watch TV with him. Things are getting too awkward already.

“okay” I said and turned. I went upstairs and showered. I was still with my ice-cream and the fries and burgers. I just finished up with the ice-cream as I lay on my bed.
I was about taking one of the fries when I remembered that Jesse said I should come and watch TV with him.

“well, here goes nothing” I said as I arranged my pyjamas. I took the ice-cream can and headed downstairs. When I got to the bottom of the staircase, about three steps away from the floor, my eyes met a scene that made me wish I had stayed upstairs in my room. Jesse and Alyson were on the couch, making out. Alyson was almost unclad with her br-asts totally bare before Jesse. Her right leg was on the top of the couch while the other was on the floor with Jesse doing God-knows-what between them.

“oh my God” I mumbled under my breath. I decided to stealthily go back upstairs but the ice-cream can fell down and made a terrible noise. I gasped as the two of them looked at me

“oh my God! Louisa” Jesse said

“what is wrong with you? Why barge in on us like that? Are you stalking me or what?” Alyson blurted out. But with the look on her face, she was happy I saw them.

“I’m sorry” I said and began to race up the stairs

“Louisa! Louisa wait!” that was Jesse’s voice

“come back here and finish what you started baby. Come on” Alyson said and I scoffed and entered my hallway which led to my room

💌Jesse💌
Immediately Louisa went upstairs, the doorbell rang. I wasn’t expecting anybody so I had no idea who it was. I stood up and opened the door.

Oh great! Alyson

“hey babe” she said and then catwalk in,side. She stood behind me and pressed her body against mine then rubs her hands all over me from my chest down

“hey” I said and closed the door
“I forgot you were supposed to come over” I said and she chuckled and began to k-ss me.

“hey why aren’t you responding?” she asked after k-ssing me for awhile and I didn’t k-ss back

“tired” I replied and began to move away from her

She threw something at me and I turned to look at her. She smirked. I looked at the floor and saw what it was. Her p-ntie and a packet of sheaths.

“seriously?” I asked and she smirked
“yeah seriously” she said and walked to me. She began to k-ss me again. This time I k-ssed back.

I carried her to the couch and dropped her, still k-ssing her. She unzipped the zipper in front of her dress and I removed her b-ra.

“I’ve missed you so much Jesse” she said, rubbing her hands on my face

I rolled my eyes
“like that’s true”
“Jesse among my boys, you have the magic touch. I love you most” she said

The next thing we heard was something falling. We quickly looked at the direction of the sound and Louisa was standing on the stairs like a sheep drenched by the rain

“oh my God! Louisa” I said with remorse. I forgot she was supposed to come watch TV with me

“what is wrong with you? Why barge in on us like that? Are you stalking me or what?” Alyson yelled

“I’m sorry” Louisa said and began to run up the stairs

“Louisa! Louisa wait!” I called after her and ran off the couch.

“come back here and finish what you started baby. Come on” Alyson said and tried pulling me back

I looked at her with disgust

“b***h” I muttered and left
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To Be Continued