An excerpt from the forthcoming novel "Nothing Comes Close". This story is a spin-off from the popular online series "In My Dreams It Was Simpler".
Synopsis: Sassy, confident career girl, Lola meets cool, handsome, unpredictable hunk, Wole. He pushes all the right buttons for her, and sparks fly. Wole is also irresistibly drawn to Lola, and before long, they get together in a delightful romance. But Wole is not all that he seems, and he is holding back a lot of secrets.
Things start to unravel when Wole’s past starts to catch up with him and Lola has to decide if Wole is worth the trouble that threatens to overwhelm her. Will their relationship survive the trials of a murder investigation, a meddling relative and a trip across the world? Or will they give up and go their separate ways? Find out in this fantastic new book!
WOLE
‘Slam dunk!’
‘Great shot!’
I retrieved the ball and
bounced passed it to my team mate Kenechukwu. We were playing basketball with
some of the other guys in the gym. I was drenched with sweat but feeling
absolutely great. I had just recovered from a grim bout of flu and it felt
great to be alive and fit again. I ran down the length of the court and threw
the ball straight up into the other team’s net again.
‘Someone is on fire
today,’ Mark grinned as he retrieved the ball. He was playing for the opposing
team.
‘For sure!’ I called back.
We played for another ten
minutes before the whistle went and our booked slot was over. I tossed the ball
towards Kenechukwu and we started going towards the showers, clapping the guys
on the back, muttering ‘good game guys, see you next week…’
Mark joined us a few
moments later.
‘Well done Wole,’ he said.
‘Did you overdose on some high energy drink?’
‘Naa,’ I said. ‘Just full
of beans today.’
‘So I see,’ Kenechukwu said.
‘What have you got planned for the rest of today?’
‘I’m going to see my
girlfriend in Kent this evening.’ Mark said
‘Not much. I was thinking
of catching up on some work.’ I said. ‘I slacked last week because of the flu.’
‘Keep the work till later,
man. Since you’re buzzing with energy today, you can be my right-hand man.’
‘What are you up to?’
‘I’ve got an album launch
and a birthday party. Plenty of opportunities to meet chicks.’
‘I’m not looking to meet
anyone.’ I said. ‘But I don’t mind having some fun this weekend. I can do my
extra work during the week.’
‘Great. Sorry you can’t
come with us Mark.’
‘I’ll survive without you
today. You’re becoming a bad influence on me anyway, Kene.’ Mark said.
‘Me? I don’t know what
you’re talking about,’ Kene replied, raising one eyebrow.
‘Don’t worry Mark. I’ll do
my best to keep him in check.’ I said.
‘Good luck with that.’
Kene said, and we all laughed.
