MY FATE MY DESTINY PART 9

 Mr harry stretch forth his hand to help me up from the floor but I refused. "Have you not heard the word sorry before" I asked, he just smiled left me there and walked to one of the cars parked outside  to retrieve what ever he came to pick. I stood up dust myself and rushed into the house murmuring to myself.

" What did you just say" asked aunt christy. " I didn't realized I was talking out loud I replied. All through the ceremony I didn't come out, I pretended to be busy so as to avoid mr Dimples or whatever his name was.

As the introduction ceremony came to an end. Aunt christy called me out to introduce me to her fianc�'s family.  Standing right beside her husband to be was mr Dimples. " Happy I want you to meet my

hubby's best friend Harry, Harry this is my sister Happiness"

"Nice to meet you happiness" Harry said, "you didn't sound happy this afternoon though" he continued. "Oh you've already met her" said aunt christy. " Not really" I answered quickly.

All through the traditional wedding I pretended not to notice Harry. I didn't understand the feelings he evoked in me. So the best I could do was avoid him. If I see him coming my way I change direction.

We played cat and mouse for awhile until he cornered me at the bachelors Eve. "Why are you avoiding me" asked Harry. " Why would I avoid you" I lied. "When a woman avoids a man it either means she Hates him or like him" he moved close and asked " do you hate me or like me". " I am... am.. I am sorry I don't know what you mean" I stammered and walked away.

That night I could not sleep, I wanted to ask aunt christy a lot of question but I didn't want to disturb her. "I think Harry is full of himself...but why do I get shy when he is around?

The following day at the wedding reception I and Harry sat close to each other, he was the best man and I the best lady. I pretended to concentrate on the event. "You look beautiful today" he said. "Thank you" I mumbled without looking at him. " Ok let me go straight to the point" he said " there is something about you that interests me and I would like to know you better, what do you say" he waited for my reply.  "Am leaving tomorrow" I replied, He laughed "that was not an answer" he said. I didn't know what to say so I kept quiet.

The following day the couple went away for their honeymoon and I packed my bags ready for kaduna. When I got outside I saw Harry leaning on his car. "Hello beautiful am your driver for today, where do I take you". He said. I don't need a driver" I replied. "Come on don't be stubborn the latest couple wanted me to drop you off at the park". I got into the car and he drove off.

At the park he said " I collected your number from christy since I know you might not give it to me. Expect my calls everyday."

On my way to kaduna I realized I would  miss Lagos or should I say Harry. I smiled to myself.   I liked him after all !

Would this new found love stand the test of time when she discovers a betrayal that happened when she was just 8 years old?