Thursday morning I was in my room pacing in front of my wardrobe wondering what to pack for my mysterious date. Gabriel was no help since I had barely seen him all week and I didn't have his number. Yeah shocker. I was going on a date with a guy whose number I didn't have. Yaaayh me.

I grabbed my phone and dialed the person who would know what to do. My elder sister Kendi. Remember her the fashion icon with lots of followers.

"Nia someone had better be dying. It's six o'clock in the morning." She groaned into the phone.

I knew she wasn't awake yet when I was calling her but this was an emergency. Her sleep could wait.

"Yeah you, if you don't help me figure out an outfit." I replied.

"Girl I love you but you've been dressing yourself since you were five. What do you need me for?" She asked.

"I do dress myself but never for a date." I replied feeling very frustrated.

I heard shuffling "Okay am up. Tell me everything." She replied and I smiled.

I knew she would have my back on this no matter what. My sisters and I were close. We had to be considering it was just us and my mom. Being the baby of the family they were always overprotective and as much as I hated it at times I loved them because I knew why they did it. They still gave me my freedom because they knew the more they put a leash on me the more I rebelled. Zawadi the first born was the smart one obviously being a lawyer and all. She was bossy but kind and very goal oriented but she always put family first. Kendi was the adorable good girl next door. She was down to earth, made friends easily and was the kind of person you could tell anything. I as you all know was the rebel of the family. The bad girl with a savage attitude to match. Thankfully we all balanced each other out perfectly. Zawadi bossed us around, I rebelled and Kendi kept the peace. It was the perfect partnership.

Back to business now. I told Kendi everything from the beginning and got a scolding for almost getting alcohol poisoning. See. Good girl. She was happy to hear I was making new friends and asked me to at least give Gabriel a chance. I told her only time would tell.

"Now that we've caught up. Please advice on what to pack." I asked feeling frustrated.

"Why do you need my help again?" Kendi asked teasingly but I answered her nonetheless.

"Because am your sister and I need your help. You dress people all the time. Even celebrities. So chop chop. Work your magic."

"Okay, cool your jets woman. He asked you to pack extra outfits so your probably going away for the weekend. He doesn't seem like the kind to take you to a beach or a fancy hotel for a whole weekend on the first date so here's what to pack. Pack a few outdoor outfits that you are comfortable in. One bikini just to be safe. A few dresses both casual and dinner date. And be flexible on the shoes but you always wear sneakers and boots so just make sure you have at least a pair of shoes to wear to dinner. Don't forget to pack lingerie. You might get lucky."

I snorted at that last statement.

"Oh please. Saint Gabriel? In my dreams." I replied.

"Well just pack in incase." She explained.

"Thanks siz. I owe you one."

"Yes you do. Now I expect details when you get back." She demanded.

"Yes ma'am. I love you. Take care."

"Always. I love you too." and we both hang up.

Time to get packing. Now that I come to realize it, Kendi mentioned a lot of outfits for just a three day trip if it was just that. Oh well. You can never pack too much as a girl. I grabbed the smallest suitcase I had and began packing for my weekend getaway. I didn't even known if it was that but since I had no idea where Gabriel was taking me it would remain named like that for now. I was freaking out inside because I had never done anything like this before but I was also happy to be doing it with Gabriel. The hottest guy on the planet with the heart of gold, the sweetest smile and the kindest eyes.

My phone rang just as I was getting out of the bathroom a few hours later. You must be wondering why I was still here. Well thankfully my lecture today had been cancelled. I didn't know why and I didn't care but that was just an added advantage to me. I didn't need to take my wandering nerves to class. I wouldn't actually learn anything being too nervous. Oh yeah back to my ringing phone. I picked it up but I didn't know who was calling,it was a new number.

"Miss. Daring." Gabriel's husky voice came through my phones speaker and I swear I stopped breathing for a few seconds.

His voice. I had heard it so many times but I would never get over how it always affected me each time. He was given that voice just to torture me.

"Yoh Nia. You still there?" He asked again shaking me from my thoughts.

"Yeah yeah am here. What's up?"

"Where you at?"

"My place. My class was cancelled today." I informed him.

"Okay good. Ill be there in half an hour." He informed me and before I could ask where we were going he hang up.

Aaarrrgghhh! Damn you Gabriel. I had already packed all I would need in a small suitcase so all that was left was to decide on an outfit. A weekend getaway meant a road trip whether short or long so something comfortable. I decided on a pair of tight leggings, a yellow cropped hoodie that showed some underboob if I lifted or moved my hands and a pair of matching yellow sneakers. This would have to do. It was kind of daring dressing like that but it was my nickname and I wasn't going to pretend to be someone am not to please a guy. I had done my hair in some lovely curls and I was obsessed with them.

Just as I was putting a few essentials in a small sling bag there was a ping on my phone indicating a new message. I unlocked my phone and saw that it was Gabriel telling me he was waiting outside. Good thing because I was already done and if I stayed here alone any longer I would start over thinking. And Nia over thinking was never good. I put my phone and some cash in my small bag and grabbed the handle of my suitcase before rolling it outside. I closed my door behind me and my keys joined my phone in the bag.

Thankfully I didn't pack much or it would have been hell carrying that heavy suitcase down four flights of stairs. When I finally got outside I found Nancy handing something over to Gabriel who put it in the backseat of a very luxurious looking cream land rover. Gabriel looked yummy dressed in a black sweatpants, a white sweatshirt and a green jacket. He had a pair of Vans on.

I saw him looking at me eyeing me up and down, his gaze lingering on my exposed stomach and part of my boobs longer than normal and I smiled to myself. I knew he was affected just as much as I was. Or at least enough to ogle at my boobs.

"Enjoy your trip." Nancy said walking back inside leaving us alone.

"I said pack a few outfits not you're whole wardrobe." Gabriel teased pointing at my suitcase.

"Well you should have been more specific. And this is the least I could pack considering how vague you were." I retorted.

"Okay Miss. Daring. Let's get going." He said picking up my suitcase and placing it in the trunk of the car.

I opened the passengers side and made myself comfortable after putting on my seatbelt of course. Safety first, always. Gabriel sat next to me on the drivers side and after making sure everything was okay and putting on his seat belt he drove off.

"So where are we going? And don't give me that bullshit talk about knowing when we get there. I want to know now." I demanded.

Gabriel chuckled as he spared me a glance.

"You really are something and I was going to tell you. No need to threaten me." He replied.

Anyone else would have felt embarrassed about being called out like that but not me. I was just being me.

"So?" I prodded.

"Okay okay fine. My mom works in the Tourism business. She recently started a new place that's she's been bugging me to try out and that's where we are going." He explained.

"Is it a resort, a camping site, a game reserve? What? Because all those are tourist destinations." I replied.

"Are you always this inquisitive?" He asked.

"You have no idea. But I guess you will find out soon. Now what kind of place is it?" I asked impatiently.

"Well it's like all those rolled into one. There's a resort but it's designed in such a way that its very luxurious but they look like camping tents to give you a vibe of being outdoors. There's lots of activities like hiking, zip lining, sky walking, biking. It's a lot of fun as my mom put it." He explained.

"This seems like the place the boys would enjoy. Why didn't you take them?" I asked.

Me and my big mouth. I know I shouldn't have asked that but it's like my brain to mouth filter wasn't working. Gabriel laughed reassuring me that I hadn't made such a huge mess.

"First of all I always treat the guys out to such things but this time I wanted to take you instead because my mom said it was more of a couples and family thing than a group of rowdy guys thing." He explained and I nodded.

"One more question." I requested.

"That's a lie but shoot." He replied smiling.

That smile. Oh lawd have mercy. Calm down Nia. You don't want to chase the guy away now do you.

"How long till we get there?" I asked my voice a little squeaky.

I don't think Gabriel had any idea of just how much he affected me. He had the voice, the body and the manners. He had this dominant aura to him that just seemed to draw me closer the more time I spent with him.

"Three hours tops if we take the short route but I was hoping for a short road trip with you and that will take about six or seven hours. But only if you agree." He said.

I didn't even have to think about it. Who didn't like road trips? Seven hours in a car with this yummy human. Yes please.

"Seven hours it is. Maybe we can use this time to know each other more." I suggested.

"That is the plan." He agreed. "I asked Nancy to prepare us stuff to eat on the way but we can stop on the way if you would like anything else."

I looked at the back seat and saw it filled with drinks, food and snacks. It looked like heaven.

"It seems as if you had already assumed I would say yes to the road trip. Otherwise all these would have gone to waste." I informed him.

"I like taking a leap of faith." He replied giving me a side glance.

"Well I'm glad you took that leap. In a way I do need this break. I've been studying all semester and with finals coming up in less than a month I need to unwind before I throw myself into books." I said.

"Yeah you're in your final year too. Looking forward to graduating." He asked and I groaned.

"You have no idea just how much. I know it doesn't seem like it but as much as I loved school, I want that working experience even more."

"You're studying psychology right?" He asked.

"Well well well. Someone's been doing their homework." I teased.

Gabriel flushed and I smiled "I had to. You are very intriguing."

"How so?" I asked grabbing a munchies cup from the cup holder in the back seat and making myself comfortable.

I also grabbed one for Gabriel and put it in the cup holder for him. He smiled at me appreciatively.

"As my well done research shows. You've been top of your class ever since you began. It's kinda weird considering you are famous around campus for partying. You are also well known to the staff back at the apartments as a kind person who gives amazing tips and always helps out. The gate keeper seems especially fond of you. You also have no close friends except for Ava and now am assuming the guys. Like I said, you are very intriguing." He explained.

I just sat there looking at him mouth wide open. This guy practically knew everything there was to know about me. I didn't have anything to hide but seeing him out me out there like that made me feel naked in a way. He had exposed everything single little detail about me. I'm not sure how I felt about that.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said all that. But to even the playing field I will tell you all there is to know about me."He offered.

"I'm still a little freaked out but I will take it because this after all is about us getting to know each other." I replied and he nodded as I a bite of the pineapple in my cup.

I held back my moan but I swear this cups were made just for me. I really did have a sweet tongue. I wondered if the hottie driving would taste just as sweet or even sweeter. If I didn't find out this weekend then I would seriously doubt my capabilities as a woman. Cheers Gabriel. To exploring new beginnings.

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