AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 13

On our way home, Mr Mike and I were chatting while driving, when he suddenly changed the topic.

You are a Christian right He asked

Yes I am I replied

I’m sorry, but what I’m about to say may sound like I’m intruding

Mr Mike, feel free to say whatever you want to say

Miss Henrietta , once again I’m sorry for intruding

Intrude, you have my permission I said

I think you should start praying about him

About who I asked

Mr Henry he replied

You are still talking in parables Mr Mike

I think he really likes you, I’m a man and I know when a man likes a woman, I can see it in his eyes that he likes you

How can I start praying about someone I just met?

I know you just met, but that did not change the fact that he likes you. Anytime I’m with him in the hotel, he only talks about...

two things, work and you

He talks about me

He did not tell me he likes you or something but there’s a way your name always come up in all our conversations

Really!

I advice you start praying now, because one thing is sure, he would like to be with you when he comes back finally to Nigeria

Did he tell you he has a girlfriend in the state I asked Mr Mike

Yes and she already broke up with her he replied

What if she decides to come back with him

We are not sure of that, but from what he said, I think the lady had made up her mind

Thanks for the advice, I’ll think about it

Some minutes later, he pulled over in front of my house, I alighted and thanked him. He promise to keep in touch.

I got into the house, I met my Parent in the sitting room, I already informed them before I left the house earlier that I want to see a friend off to the airport. I greeted them, they ask about my friend and I answered them. I got to my room and took my bath and change to my night wear.

I lay on my bed and thought about everything Mr Mike said. I know I don’t need a sooth sayer to tell me that Henry likes me and I like him too. My only concerns is that we don’t really know each other and of course he has a girlfriend and there’s all possibility that she can come back with him.

I said my prayers before I slept, I also prayed for Henrysafe trip too. While praying I remembered what Mr Mike said.

Lord, let thy will be done I muttered before sleeping.

I woke up around 5am, I had my quiet time. I was about rounding up when I heard my mom called my name, it was time for devotion. I was on my way to the sitting room to join the rest of the family for morning devotion when I heard my phone ringing.

It was Henry, we exchanged greetungs. He told me he’s now in New York.

Good to hear, thank God for safe trip I said

Adejoke my mummy called out.

I can hear someone calling you he said

It’s my mom, it’s time for Family devotion, I have to go now I informed him.

I’ll call back later he said and hung up.

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He called back in the evening, we talked at length. He told me how much he missed me and Mr Mike but he missed me more. He even said his family members said he has changed ever since he came back.

Change how I asked him.

They said my countenance changed ever since I came back from Nigeria

I told them I’m happy about my IT Firm that is kicking off soon, but my younger sister insisted there’s more to it. And of a truth there’s more to it

There more to it

Yes

What did you now tell them I asked?

I told them about you of course he replied

Me! What did you tell them about me

Don’t worry, I’ll tell you what I told them later, but trust me it’s not something bad

You can’t be serious; I need to know what you told them

Don’t sweat it, I won’t tell you now, I will tell you later

OK, if you insist

I want to end this call now, let’s talk on Skype, I’ve missed that pretty face, it’s that OK with you

Yes, it’s OK

He ended the call, called backed on skype and we continue our talk via video call.

I want to hear your voice and see this face everyday till I come back to Nigeria, will you oblige me he asked

Every day You are funny

I’m not joking, I’m serious here, just give me the go ahead

Mr Henry, we barely know each other, what could we possibly be discussing everyday

I thought we’ve pass that stage Miss Henrietta  he said calmly.

Still we can still over rule the fact that we just met That’s why I’m doing all this, I want to know you, I want us to know each other better It’s OK, but. What’s the but again Let’s make the video calls on weekends If that’s what you want, it’s OK by me he said.

One more thing lets drop this Mr and Miss thing, just call me Henry he said

Just call me Henrietta  too I said and we both laughed.

Some minutes later we ended the video call.

I think he likes me but I must tread carefully, considering where I’m coming from. More so, he has a girlfriend in the states, who can decide to change her mind and come back with me. I decided not to raise my hope or have any expectations.

Good night everyone. Guess what happen next….lol

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