Cordelia is rich, and talented. Guess what? She’s never dated anyone in her life! Can you believe that? Cordelia is all about her work, turning her modeling career into a thriving fashion empire. But life has a funny way of surprising us, and for Cordelia, it comes in the form of a mysterious man named Ryan Joe. Intrigued? Their story, filled with twists, misunderstandings, and a sprinkle of jealousy, shows that even the most successful people can struggle with matters of the heart. Let me take you on a journey through their ups and downs, where love and ambition collide in the most unexpected ways.
We Have To – My First Love Story
Cordelia is a young talented rich lady who grew her money from little to millions. She was a model from the beginning but suddenly turned fashion designer and her designs caught many attention with herself as her own model, she became successful. Everything her body touches is always a boom in the country more popular than actress she have the highest followers on instagram but her problem is dating. She’s never dated all her life, she live all life chasing and raising money like children she keep on rejecting men who are rich like her but eventually met a mysterious man named Ryan Joe who capture her heart and changes her life.
We have to is the short form of “we have to be together again”.
By: Queen Nikky
Meet cast:
Cordelia Adeyanju: multimillionaire lady who’ve never dated a man.
Ryan Joe: a mysterious rich man who end up dating lia
Bukunmi/Bukky: Cordelia’s secretary/ bestie
Samuel: Cordelia’s male bestie
Bryan Joe: Ryan’s brother
Labisi: Cordelia’s rival
Anna fray: popular actress and Ryan’s admirer
Etc…
Episode 1 : Cordelia’s Wealth and Relationship Struggles
People fall in love for a reason i know whether love at first sight or something they all have something they admire in the person they are falling in love with but how can i fall in love when i don’t know what exactly i like in a man? Wheew now I’ll be twenty six this year again and my nickname is single since birth aww no boyfriends. My work is my boyfriend and i respect it a lot.
Why I’m not ready to be in a relationship?
Well relationship this days is about sex and money. Well it seems boring to me why exchange sex with money when i will be working too and making my own money? And beside I’m not ready have a baby. I can’t risk getting pregnant and abort the innocent kid because I’m not ready at all.
So i avoid many guys when i was a teen focusing on my studies and what I’ll be in the future. All this rich women don’t just wake up one day and become rich they work for it. You might think i was able to hide from guys that well because I’m very ugly hey I’m not ugly. Intact I’ve worked as a model countless times that’s where i got the money i start my business from.
I started my fashion designing business with just 50k, i was the head designer and head model too then with my connection in the industry already my business became a success. Now this is my sixth year and I’m grateful it turn out like this. I mean which man will look at me and not want me? I got the looks, money, fame and connection. But i don’t know why I’m turning them down. When i was in high school i almost got in trouble with my parents they found countless love letters in my math textbook now they are the one asking me why I’m not yet married what a life.
My high school friends still can’t believe the fact that I’m not a lesbian, I’m not dating not married just living my life slacking off with money. I love money than men though, I’m not bothered I’m not in a relationship but if i just lose common 1m naira right now I’ll be sweating. Money is like my baby i raised it from 50k to millions so it is like family i can’t afford to lose.
“ Madame lia ” i heard someone yell behind me and it turn out to be the arrogant vice President of Lew and co. I stop turning around he wave walking faster to meet up.
“ if you are going to keep saying that shit please keep that mouth shut ” i said not even giving him a chance to talk.
“ hey I’m over you already Cordelia I don’t know if i should say this but…. ” Samuel said scratching his head oh i know he is just about to spew some kind of nonsense out of his mouth.
“ what is it you want to say? ” i asked removing my sun glasses giving him the look of “say rubbish and die”.
“ ah you said you want an ordinary man that’s why you keep rejecting me right? ”
“ yes why do you ask? ”
“ i found that ordinary man for you lia. He works at Polaris bank he will like to meet you ” he smiled but immediately he notice my gaze the smile disappeared.
“ i wonder when i told Mr samuel of Lew and co that I’m looking for a boyfriend ”.
“ i just care about you the rumours are getting too much they keep posting things about you the social media is running mad because of you ”
“ i believe you have a lot of time in your hands that’s why you keep saying stupid things in front if me. If you don’t have anything to do why don’t you sleep? I can’t believe they made someone like you vice President ” i shrugged my shoulder increasing my pace but it seems he is not following me again I’m thankful for that.
I wonder when Nigerian air started becoming so cold like this, is it harmattan season already? Maybe…
I wish there’s a man who will celebrate Christmas with me this year but its a shame I’m single again this year. I’m so lost in thought that i don’t even know there a stone in front of me. I hit my leg just right on it and thanks to it my heel broke oh how am i suppose to walk like this?
“ are you okay? ” someone said behind me then i turn around to see who but that’s not important right now i can’t believe i fell right into his arms.
“ I’m…not o..kay ”.
Episode 2 : An Unexpected Meet
“ oh I’m so sorry ” i said immediately trying to balance myself.
“ oh your heel is broken ” he said holding my hands and making sure I’m comfortable.
He led me to a vacant chair nearby telling me he is coming back seriously he should have taken me to my car instead but waiting for a stranger who doesn’t know how i look like is strange. I am wearing sunglasses and a face cap as a disguise. I can’t take a walk peacefully in this country everything will become news tomorrow.
He return with a pair of sneakers helping me fit into them wow he must be really kind he doesn’t even know who i am and he treated me like this I’m moved.
“ thanks but i have to leave now ” i said holding back the emotion that will soon burst inside me.
“ she looks familiar ” i heard him say behind me.
*phone rings
“ hey you Cordelia I’ve been looking for you since where are you? ” my secretary-friend yelled and i had to cover my ears so she won’t block my eardrum.
“ i was taking a walk ” i said walking towards my car.
“ what? What if people take your pictures and said stupid things about you? What if.. ”
“ don’t worry about me its not as if I’m that much of a celebrity that everyone will want to know everything about me ” i cut the word from her oh she worries about me too much that’s why people think I’m dating her seriously.
I enter my house feeling some kind of elated but that vanished until i saw a shadow in my living room. I live alone who is this?
“ oh you sacred me ” Bukky said holding her chest.
“ can’t you knock before opening the door? ”
“ why do i have to knock my own door? Besides what are you doing here? ” i said dropping my bag in my dressing room
“ what happened? Why are you wearing this? You left the office in heels earlier ” she said noticing my shoes
“ Bukky i think i became Cinderella today? ” i said getting myself a cup of coffee.
“ Cinderella? lol seriously you don’t even have anyone that can become prince charming in your life? Ssb so who is the prince?” she asked obviously mocking me.
“ i don’t know him ”.
“ you don’t mean it ”.
“ huhn he gave this shoes when i broke my heels earlier and he didn’t let me fall finding a seat for me while he look for the shoes for me ”i said touching the shoes with much affection.
“ hm? Does that make any sense? You waited for a stranger? Are you in this country at all don’t you know what’s going on? He might be a kidnapper ”
“ he doesn’t know what i look like! ” i yelled.
“ a ritualist does not need to know what you look like ” she smirks.
“ he is a nice guy and he is also handsome wait what do you think you are? Questioning me? Is like you’ve found a job at a filling station ?” i said proudly using my authority in her.
“ lia! ” she shouted i just laugh.
“ forget it any new trend? ” i asked trying to cool the already hot fire.
“ no we are actually in trouble. The fashion house in UK actually stole our new design. The one we plan on launching this January i mean i don’t even what I’m going to do about it. The date is near and I don’t think we can change the design ” she said showing me the pictures, hmm i wonder who is so bold enough to leak my design? But since they’ve release their i just need to plan something new but January is near after Christmas we don’t have much time.
“ Bukky change the materials to more comfortable one and I’m thinking something more African i will create another pattern for the design you don’t need to change the style” i said swinging into my workaholic mood.
Thanks to the UK house of fashion for stealing this one because i suddenly got another idea right now.
“ you are awesome lia this is even more beautiful than the first one ” she said waking up to see me working on the patterns with my personal sewing machine around 3 in the morning.
“ tell the tailors to make many of these and that gown too I’m so tired ”.
Everyone is so busy making the dresses including Bukky supervising everything but i take a break to check the neighborhood again so I’ll return the shoes. But I’ve been waiting on that vacant chair now for hours i can’t even find him.
“ what am i doing right now? A whole me seriously ” i stand up but the same voice stop me from going.
“ are you looking for me? ”
Episode 3 : First Date
“ oh yes i want to return this ” i said adjusting the glasses.
“ you don’t need to i bought it for you. You can keep it ” he said with a smile wow i didn’t know a smile can be so beautiful.
“ then I need to go I’m very busy right now ah we may not meet each other again thanks for the shoes ” i said walking really faster to avoid embarrassing myself.
“ maybe ” he said behind me.
Oh my guts again where did i left it i didn’t ask for his name again. Cordelia Adeyanju you are really senseless, well I’m not that senseless when it comes to money though as in i always become extraordinary smart when it comes to money but men?! Count me out.
I sat in my office watching the sales of our last design if this continue like this someone said this money can actually eat me up.
“ excuse me ma’am your mom is here ” my secretary said ushering my mom into my office i can’t believe I’m getting an headache right now my mom is here to discuss marriage again
“ you can leave now ” i told Bukky.
“ no Bukky you stay ” my mom ordered now i know I’m finished really.
“ mom good evening ” i said but i got snubbed immediately oh you might think why would a millionaire like me worry about little things like that? You are getting it wrong i am afraid of my mom she can do and undo but i think i have keep that fear under my skin today and face her really.
“ lia how old are you exactly? ” my mom yelled i must say she look like one of those chaebol moms in kdrama right now lol
“ what’s so funny? ” she asked angrily noticing my smiling face.
“ i mean you don’t have to worry about me I’m not a kid anymore well is marriage some kind of achievement? I can just be single and be wealthy like this i can adopt a child if you really need a grandchild that much ” i said with a good charisma that my mom had to sit for five minutes and check if I her daughter is really the one speaking.
“ its like you need a beating right now abi? ” my mom shouted more angrily than ever.
“ I’ll respect it mom if you don’t come here to tell more of that marriage thing. I know you are worried about my future but you know mom you should sell me out to the best man ” i said not even a glimpse of fear now i feel like a boss.
“ Bukky can you hear what’s she’s telling me? Sell you out? Oh my goodness i can’t believe you are saying this ”.
“ well if you clearly understand me I’m saying if need to get married i need to getting married to the best man in the whole world the one who will love me for who i am and not my money or what he will get from me in return you know ” i said and she suddenly became relaxed in that chair I’m laughing right now with my heart.
“ you see lia my doctor told me i have a strange illness and i won’t be able to live long can you let me see your grandchild before i die? ” my mom said with a teary eye taking my tissues to clean her tears.
“ you see mom ” i started with a sad voice.
“ i checked all your monthly and annual medical records and they came out clean and as far as i remember nothing is wrong with you, you are absolutely well so don’t try to fool me! ” i complete it with a wicked smile letting her know i caught her. Bukky couldn’t help but bite her lips to keep her from laughing out loud.
“ I’m really sick! What does the doctor know? ”
“ do you want to do a VIP shopping or you’ll keep nagging? ” i asked putting her in middle of confusion. She won’t refuse VIP shopping but she came here to nag about marriage so she will pick one won’t she?
“ oh alright card ” she said. My mom will always be my mom.
“ bye mom I’ll see you on sunday ” i waved and she had to leave like that and i got some peace temporarily.
I decide to take a look a the city from my office that’s why i decide to be in the last floor so i can see everything but my eyes caught something. Its that guy again why is he everywhere i am?
I quickly too the elevator running out to catch up i almost fell but i made it outside before he left the spot.
“ wait! ” i shouted and he quickly stop confused because he never saw my face before.
“ madam lia of cord fashion? I think i found the person I’m looking for ” he said with that cute smiling face again. But what does he mean the person he is looking for?
Episode 4 : Identity Reveal
“ the person you are looking for? ” i asked feeling a little bit confused.
“ I mean everyone will want to meet you in this country you are like a celebrity its a pleasure meeting you like this ” he said and i just stood there looking like a doll. He want to meet me because he is one of my fan? Oh but he doesn’t remember me at all.
“ what is your name? ” i found this question awkward and difficult to ask but i just have to ask i need to know the name of the first man that got my attention.
“ my name is Ryan Joe ”.
“ Mr Ryan don’t you remember me? ” i asked.
“ remember you? Who won’t? I’ve seen your face countless times on newspapers and television but meeting you like this I’ll cherish it forever ” he replied.he must really have no idea because first we met twice at night.
“ do you have time this weekend? Maybe we can hang out? ” i had to clench my teeth so hard so I’ll be able to say the words. Really what am i doing? Why am i doing this? Why did i suddenly need to keep seeing this man? Whom i know nothing about? Seriously Cordelia what’s wrong with you?
“ really? Hang out with a multimillionaire? I’m blessed I’ll be there wherever you want ” he said with a big smile on his face i had to smile too.
He doesn’t seem bad i like his personality, maybe this stranger will be able to fulfil all my dating fantasies we will see.
“ that cafe opposite this building ”.
I went back to the vacant bench again in my disguise but i couldn’t find him i just left maybe he doesn’t live around here or something.
*phone rings
“ hello ”.
“ Cordelia! There is a party going on in Victoria island wanna come? ” Bukky said with an exciting tone from the look of it she is really happy well I’m bored here but i don’t have any energy left in me to go to a party right now.
“ no keep your party ”
“ there are a lot of rich guys here you need to see them they are hot ”
“ guys become hot in your eyes when they are rich i know but i don’t need rich guys I’m rich already why looking for money when its my servant already? Keep your rich guys and your party have fun but don’t drink too much ” i said hanging up the phone.
I’m bored maybe a little cleaning will do, i like living alone though rich i only have an housekeeper and a security man and i give them holidays frequently. I must have really lost myself when i was chasing money hmm poor me poor lia.
*phone rings
“ hi lia ” my High school friend said.
“ oh Aishat how are you? Longest time my friend ” i answered very happy i heard my friend’s voice after so many years.
“ I’m fine since you become rich you don’t bother about us anymore but i just decided to call you tonight i hope you will bring a boyfriend to this coming alumni meeting? ” she asked and i just sigh why is everyone pestering me today first it was mom then Bukky and now Aishat
“ maybe ”.
“ Cordelia no matter how rich are you must get married you know but you are not even in a relationship yet it breaks my heart that I’m getting married before you even though you use to attract guys then more than me. But anyway i wish you the best ” did this girl just hint that she is getting married?
“ Aisha you know it will be a waste to Nigeria and the whole world if i just got sold out like that. I’m the nation princess the best man have to marry me you know ” i said proudly but she just laughed.
“ you are still like this seriously. Alright we will see the best man maybe dangote will one day marry abeg bye bye i need to sleep ” she laughed and I laughed also she is funny.
“ bye future bride ” i said and she just hang up immediately. Rude girl.
My bad! The only single girl left in my crib is getting married ah i still got Bukky i won’t be alone she is not married but in a relationship though am i doomed to be single forever?
The weekend came quickly and i had a hard choosing an outfit that will match my disguise end up picking blacks.
He is already waiting for me sitting comfortably.
“ you? ” he said surprised to see the disguise he quickly grab it.
“ you are miss Cordelia? ” he asked and i remove the glasses immediately.
“ i asked if you remember me didn’t i? ”
“ you did but i didn’t think the young lady will be you so the CEO is younger than i thought? ”
Episode 5 : A Blossoming Romance
“ thanks for the other day ” i said with a smile.
“ you are welcome i still can’t believe you are miss Cordelia ” he said scratching his head.
The waiter came to receive orders i ordered a caramel machiato while he just asked for instant coffee. Caramel machiato is really expensive though.
The waiter brought our orders soon and i noticed he is too nervous to say anything just sipping his coffee oh i invite him here so i should pay.
“ well Mr Ryan you seem like a good person really. You don’t even know who i am yet you helped me i want to say thank you ” i said getting rid of the awkward silence.
“ aww its nothing I just think maybe you are one of those rich men’s daughter who just got dumped by her boyfriend they frequent that place well and some of them end up crying but when you just left immediately i just think maybe you just came to see someone ”.
“ i actually want to take a walk ”.
“ oh i see sometimes rich people don’t feel like driving” he said jokingly and i just laugh a little.
“ so Mr Ryan what do you do for a living? ”
“ well I’m a business man actually i just came to that place to see my friend but i was actually leaving the day you called me in front of your building so i had to wait till today so i can leave tomorrow after meeting you ”
Why does this feel like a date? I mean i just want to keep talking and keep him in front of me every time.
I paid for the coffee and i left immediately after getting a call from Bukky.
One of the most secretive, young but intelligent billionaire in the country. He grew up with his rich parents who help him achieve what he have today, he have the looks and the brain altogether his name is Ryan Joe. He took miss Cordelia of cord fashion as front line if a woman can achieve all this money within six years from scratch who is he a son of a rich man that he won’t achieve double?
He started working hard with his company which supplies everyday needs of the people from food to cleaning utensils to kitchen utensils down to bedroom linens. He is very successful at whatever he places his hands on making his parents proud of him but one problem is nobody knows who exactly he is just hearing his name all over the company.
He’s been longing to meet the career woman ever since his own business started blooming, attending every fashion show he knew she will be but they never run into each other but who knows he will just run into her like that at the roadside his motivator.
After meeting Cordelia his joy knows no bound, he had countless girlfriends but all of them are just there to sick his money so never paid any attention to love at all. Now he learnt his motivator is so young and hasn’t been in a relationship before happiness overload.
“ you’re smiling so much today what is wrong with you? ” Bryan, Ryan’s brother asked immediately he notice his brother’s mood.
“ i actually met Cordelia today ”.
“ Cordelia? Oh you mean Cordelia Adeyanju? Seriously the hot multimillionaire? Wow your dream finally came true ” Bryan clap his hands obviously happy for his brother who just found something he’s been looking for for so long.
“ yeah my mind is finally at peace ” he sigh relaxing on his massage chair.
“ you should date her you know. Why will you spend so many years looking for a lady if not to date her? ”
“ i didn’t look for her because bi want to date her just want to know what she looks like ” Ryan shrugged his shoulder with a grunt.
“ or because you have a crush on her? ” Bryan teased and his brother just ignore him.
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The night came so fast today i even forgot there’s an alumni meeting hmm did i have to go?
Well i need to go to show my classmates how much wealthy I’ve become after five years. My driver drop me at the bar. Dressed in a simple red dress and a black fur jacket with a black hat you might think I’m a vampire with my sexy figure. I met Bukky at the VIP lounge looking so elegant in a backless gown.
“ i think i dressed more than the millionaire ” Bukky said sighting me from afar.
“ well your dress may look elegant but you know mine is more expensive because it is handmade and what are you if you are not a millionaire? You’ve been my secretary for years now are you swallowing your salary? ” i said jokingly and she laughed, she and even i like how i used to praise myself every time.
“ i wonder how long you are going to remain the secretary of this trash ” Labisi said behind us obviously talking to Bukky and referring me as trash.
“ well it’s obvious this trash is ten times richer than you”.