AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 12

...Days later, I got a call from him.

You know I’m travelling next weekend and I really wish we could meet one more time before I leave he saidIs that really necessary, we can talk on phone I said Henrietta , I really had a nice time the other day can you please oblige me I told you I’m always busy during the week, there’s no way I can meet up with you Are you saying I won’t get to see you before leaving When exactly are you leaving? On Saturday

Ok, let’s do it this way, we could meet on Saturday at the Airport and keep you company until your flight is ready to take off That idea is not bad, I’m happy you’ll be the last person I’ll see before I leave but I would have loved it if we meet before then he said.

Sorry about that

Promise me you’ll find time to chat with me everyday online before saturday

Promise

Good, thanks

We’ll see on Saturday

Saturday it is then, good night and sleep tight

Good night I said and the line went off.

Seriously, I don’t trust all this America based Nigerian guys, some just come down to Nigeria and trick girls, some will even claim single when they are

happily married with kids over there. But there’s something about Henry that seems different. He sounds honest, sincere and I think he’s transparent. You can read him like a book. I feel safe with him as a friend.

During the week, we chatted online, I don’t know why but I feel free with him, we talked about so many things via chat. He also made it a point of duty to call everyday during the week.

On Saturday, I left my house for Muritala Mohammed Airport. I called him when I got there and he told me where to meet him.

He was so happy when he saw me, Mr Mike was with him too. He hugged me, I greeted Mr Mike when he released me.

Looking beautiful as ever

Thanks, you are not looking bad yourself I said shyly

We sat at the departure; Mr Mike got us some light refreshments.

I’m coming back next month by Gods grace he said

Are you coming back finally I asked

Yes, my IT company is kicking off next month, we’ve succeeded in putting everything in place, thanks to God and off course Mr Mike has been of great help

That’s nice, I’m happy for you. Thank you Mr Mike I said facing him.

Thank God, I’m glad everything turned out well too

I got to know that Mr Mike owns one of the most prominent IT firm in Lagos

Henrietta ! I already told Mr. Mike to get me an accommodation before I come back so I won’t have to stay in the hotel when I return Henry explained.

That’s good, you already have everything planned out I said.

We all continue chatting, Mr Mike asked for my number and we both exchanged numbers. He also gave me his complimentary card.

By 7pm, the public address system announced his flight.

I guess it’s goodbye I said

Yes, and I’m going to miss you and Mr Mike. You guys really made my stay in Nigeria worthwhile

I think you’ll miss Mr. Mike more, since you are always together since you came to Nigeria. This is my second time of setting my eyes on you I said

You think so, I don’t feel like we just met, I felt like I’ve known you since forever Henry countered

Really! If that the case don’t miss me too much then I said playfully.

I’ll try not to, he said holding my cheek gently with his hands

It’s time to go Mr Mike announced

Mr Mike can you please help me take her home Henryrequested.

Sure I will Mr Mike replied him.

Henry hugged me and whispered slowly into my ears I will be back

I’ll be expecting you I whispered into his ears too.

  

To be continued.........