Novels by Nule Okere

Anthony nodded almost immediately to Georgina's brisk voice. “Okay. Thank you,” he said, stepping back to sit down.Georgina smiled before starting to open the backpack, carefully pulling out the packed containers filled with food. As she placed them down on the table, the odor of the well-cooked food wafted into the room, waltzing into their noses. The nice aroma caused Anthony's stomach to growl again for the third time. “Mmm… it smells nice,” Georgina exclaimed, nodding her head in approval as she pulled the cutlery attached. “Sure! It seems I ordered from the right place,” Anthony said, nodding his head in agreement. Georgina arranged the container in front of Anthony, “Here,” she said, “the jollof rice, the chicken, fried plantain, and one more thing….” She found out that the bag was still filled with something. Grabbing it out, “the wine,” she added, pulling it out and placing it on the table. “You can start eating while I get you a wineglass.”Anthony watched her with adm

Anthony raised an eyebrow and chuckled softly. “Not ready now,” he said. “Why?” Georgina asked, curiosity in her voice.Anthony shifted slightly on his seat. “I just need to build myself very well before venturing into any relationship leading to marriage.”Georgina raised an eyebrow in perplexity. “But you're wealthy. I mean, look at the house you recently bought,” she said, pointing her finger around the room. “This is over $400k, like you said, if not mistaken. And you even own a car—an expensive Mercedes-Benz at that. You have everything a man should own. You're just complete.”She looked at him very well. “What else do you want or need again?”Anthony smiled faintly, shaking his head. However, he replied thoughtfully. “Yeah, you're right. I'm complete. But I still haven't found someone whom I truly love. That's where the problem is.”He ran his hand through his hair. “I don't want to end up in any toxic marriage anymore. I don't need a lady who will love me because of my money o

A few minutes had passed and the sound of footsteps was heard, echoing in the large living room. Anthony stepped down the stairs, each of his steps calm and composed. He was still putting on the same clothes he had worn. A smile appeared on his lips as he saw Georgina sipping from a glass of water. “Glad, you're really making yourself comfortable,” he said, taking a seat opposite her. Noticing the way Georgina was looking at him, Anthony quickly added, his voice reassuring. “Please, don't mind what I'm putting on. Haven't moved my things from the hotel over here. I'll do that today.” Georgina exhaled, relieved. She didn't say a word about that; instead, she shifted the subject. “This is just like my house, too, so I've got to be relaxed. Haha.” Anthony grinned lightly and nodded. “Of course, it is,” he said in approval, his voice casual without knowing Georgina's intention of making such a comment. Just then Anthony's stomach rumbled, a sign that he was feeling hungry. B

Anthony watched as Sarah drove away. He frowned slightly, though a small smile played on his lips. “Was she being jealous just now?” He mumbled to himself, his voice hardly above a whisper.“That was…..” he paused, not knowing how to piece his words together. A chuckle escaped his mouth.Just then, he saw a cab approaching him. He flagged it down, entered it, and the cab took off.Meanwhile, on her way home, in her car, Sarah's face wasn't bright. Her mind constantly had a rolling thought, and her grip on the steering wheel tightened.“He’s got a girlfriend and didn't bother telling me about it?” She muttered with annoyance, though disbelief crossed her eyes. She paused, a hush breaking out inside the car. As she drives, she shakes her head, recalling that Anthony was just coming out of a harmful marriage with Charlotte.“No, it can't be. He can't be in any relationship so soon, not while he's still trying to recover from a toxic one,” her voice was shaking with firmness. Thus, she d

The car moved on the busy road with Anthony sitting cushily on the driver's seat, his grip firm around the steering wheel. His eyes were focused on the road ahead.He had agreed with Sarah to drive the car. Sarah was seated in front, in the passenger seat. The glass at her side was rolled down and she looked outside, the cool breeze from outside brushing against her face. There was a moment of silence that filled the room. Sarah was focused outside, observing the area while Anthony focused on driving. The hush finally ended when Sarah leaned back inside the car, looking at Anthony's calm and composed demeanor. “You know what, Anthony?” Sarah started, emotion and gratitude in her voice. “I really appreciate everything you've done for me. If it weren't for you, all this wouldn't be happening.” Anthony turned to glance at her briefly before returning his focus to the road, his grip still tight against the steering wheel. “I have actually done nothing,” he shook his head with a faint

“That's a lie, Sarah,” Anthony disagreed, clearly displeased even though he knew what she said was true. “You don't have to listen to them. That's a clear sign of them trying to depress your spirit.” Anthony held her hands calmly but with emotion. “Yeah, it may be cumbersome like they have said, but that doesn't mean someone is really helping you. You just have a horseshoe up your ass, that's all.” Anthony said everything in his head just to make sure Sarah was convinced. “Or do you probably have anyone working there?” He asked. “No, I don't,” Sarah answered. “You see?” Anthony gently let go of Sarah's hands. “This simply means you're a door opener for others. Just when you got the deal, a new law was added and not just that, it got started with you.” Anthony paused, his voice more persuasive now. “I'd suggest you grab this opportunity now. Not like they will go bankrupt once you accept their offer. They're a very big and powerful company so it's nothing to them even if t