AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 14

Henry and I continued our routine calls. Along the line I got to know some things about him. Mr Mike do call me too, to ask after my well being, he’s very friendly. He relate with me as if we’ve known each other for ages. I was happy to have this two great guys in my life.

Few weeks later, Henry stopped calling, he’s not online also, I was really worried for him, I just hope he's fine.

I decided to give him a call at least for someone who calls almost every day and stooped suddenly, I think courtesy demand I check on him.

I called all his two lines, but none was going through. I thought of...

Mr Mike "he would have more information on him". I dialed his number

Hello, Mr Mike"

Hello dear, how are you today"

Mr Mike I’m good, please.

I know why you’re calling, I tried calling him countless times but all his lines are not going through.

What do you suggest we do now, I don’t know I have a feeling that something is wrong. He can’t just abandoned everything he’s spent money on here and then disappear into thin air

I said

I’ve sent mails, which he did not reply. I even tried to contact his company in America just to get hold of him but all my efforts on reaching him proofed abortive

"What are we going to do now" I asked Mr Mike

My cousin is leaving east Africa for the state next week, I think he would help us contact him

Next week!"

Henrietta !

He called out

Yes

He’s coming back

I don’t mind if he doesn’t come back, I just pray his safe, he could decide to stay back but I want to hear that he’s safe

See! Just relax, let’s pray for him

I’ve been doing that for weeks now

Then let’s leave things to God. You know what I can see you are much tensed, can we go out, maybe to the cinema

Is that a date

Let’s not call it a date, I just want to make you relax

Ok, cinema it is then

Good, I’ll pick you up tomorrow, 7pm

Alright then, see you tomorrow

Have a lovely night rest

You too, good night

He picked me up the next day and we went to the cinemas. He said he’ll be the one to pick the movie to watch.

"No problem as long as it’s not a crime or horror movie that’s the last thing I need right now"

We saw a romantic comedy, the movie was so hilarious, I almost spilled my drink on my body. In fact I had to handover my drink and popcorn to him.

I think I succeeded in making you laugh he said after the movie ended.

Yes, I really enGraceed myself I said all smiling.

I can see that, we can do this again, if you don’t mind

I don’t mind at all, I had fun. Thanks so much

Let’s take you home, it’s getting late

We strolled down to the parking lot, some minutes later we are out of the place.

On our way home, I thought of Henry, I really miss his voice.

A penny for your thought

I just smiled sheepily

Henry right!

I know I just meet him and we are just friends, but Henry he’s just so good that I pray every day for him that no harm should come his ways

Next week is just around the corner dear, let's wait till then

Thanks, I really enGraceed myself, I’m sorry I brought this up again

It’s OK, I understand and I appreciate your concern, a lady like you is rare

He parked in front of my house.

Thank you, I’m really relieved, thanks for the treat

It’s nothing, just take care of yourself, call and let me know if you need anything

OK, thanks. Good night and drive safe.

 I will good night

I alighted, he reversed and zoom off.

He called the following week and gave me the news, the news wasn’t pleasing at all. God please intervene I prayed silently.

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