AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 18-20

On Saturday Morning, Mr Mike came to my house to pick me up. We went to see the house on the island. It took us two good hours to get there, the traffic was so much. He parked in front of a mighty building.

Here we are he said as we both alighted from the car.

A mansion! Why is he renting a mansion is he bringing the whole of America

Mr Mike was just staring at me

Why did he want to rent such a big place like this all to himself I asked Mr Mike.

He didn’t tell you

Tell me what

He’s buying it, not renting it

Maybe I miss that part when we were discussing about the house

Moreover, he’s not getting younger, I know he’ll be planning to settle down soon

Hmm, ok

Also he’s family members might decide to come to Nigeria to visit him anytime Mr Mike added.

That’s true I nodded.

We check out the house together and I was pleased with what I see.

Wow! This is beautiful I said in amazement.

You like it

Yes and you said you need my approval, who will disapprove this kind of house, it’s so beautiful I commended

It was a big beautiful structured building with a nice garden. The compound is very spacious, it has a parking garage. The interior has nine bedroom (master bedroom included),main office, library, main hall, dining, kitchen, swimming pool, a full size inner tennis court and wine cellar, all are divided by...

different floors.

We met with the agent who was already waiting for us there. We exchanged greetings and he opened the gate and shows us around.

Mr Mike, I love this place and I’m very sure Henrywill like it

So can I make the payment now he asked?

Sure I replied

The agent told us since we are ready to buy the mansion; we have to come to their office to finalize the process. He told us well need a lawyer. Mr Mike calls his lawyer, gave him the office address and told him to meet us there.

20mins later we were at the office. We waited for some minutes for the lawyer to show up.

They also signed some documents, made all necessary transactions. Mr Mikes lawyer was also there, he signed. I also signed too as a witness.

The keys to the house, all the documents of the house, including the c/o was handed over to Mr Mike.

From there, we went to the interior decors office. She said she has to see the mansion first, so we had to drive back to the house.

When we got to the house, she looked around, and then we all put heads together to choose what will suit the house. Although Mr Mike and the Lady still ensured I gave the final say.

I ask her if she can fixed everything within a week and she said that’s not a problem that she has enough helping hands to put things in place.

She informed us that she’ll be through in five working days. Mr Mike gave her the spare keys and promise to come around during the week to check things out. By the time we were through it’s already 6pm. I was exhausted.

We went to a nearby restaurant and took some snacks and drink. While eating Mr Mike told me, we have to pick another day to check out Henry's company, since it’s already late. I told him we can do that next week Saturday after inspecting the interior decorations.

Mr Mike offered to take me home but I told him not to bother. I told him I’ll take a cab that we take me straight home. It’s getting late and I know traffic will be heavy by now. I don’t want to add to his stress. He disagrees at first, but he later agreed after pleading with him. He called a cab man for me and paid the Tfare. I thanked him before leaving.

I got home around 8: 30pm, I was so tired. I called Mr Mike to let him know I’m home and I cease the opportunity to thank him for everything, he was such a selfless man.

He even apologized for taking all of my time, but I told I was glad to be of help.

I took my bath went to the kitchen to grab my dinner.

I was almost through with my dinner when Henrys call came through.

I picked the call and he thanked me for everything, he said he was sorry for stealing my weekend. I guessed Mr Mike had already called him and related the event of the day to him.

He sounded very grateful for the helped I rendered, but I told him to thank Mr Mike more.

During the week, I make it a point of duty to call Mr Mike to ask how far the interior decoration is going. On Friday he called and informed me that everything has been fixed. I was glad the interior lady fulfilled her promise.

I was in school teaching, when I heard my phone rang. I checked the caller ID, it was Henry. I excused myself and went outside the classroom to receive the call.

Hello, how are you doing

I’m good, I’m at work

I’m sorry, I’ll call back if you are busy

 I can still spare some minutes I said

I have good news, I want you to be the first person I’ll share with he said with enthusiasm.

I’m all ears, what’s the good news

I got two contracts from two universities in Nigeria. My company will be handling their IT department. One of the university is a private university.

Wow! Congratulations, I’m so happy to hear this news, so work is actually waiting for you in Nigeria

Yes, thanks. Let me run now, I'll get back at you later

Alright then, bye I said before the line went off.

I was really happy for him, Nigerians trust people who came from abroad more, they believed they would have gathered experiences from abroad. I’m sure that will be one of the criteria they considered in given him the contract.

On Saturday, I went to the mansion to check out the place. I met Mr Mike there too. Everything was sweet and perfect. He drove me to Henry's company. It has few offices but many cubicles each cubicle has his own system. The place was nice too.

He showed me Henry's office, it was a glass office, very spacious and well furnished.

His office reminded me of Harvey Specter's office in "Suit" TV series.

I commended his effort, although he said Henrydesigned everything himself.

He offered to take me home and I obliged.

We discuss a lot on our way to my house. His phone rang and he received it via a Bluetooth device. He told the person on the other side of the line that he’ll be back in two hours time. I heard him say I love you before he ended the call.

Your girlfriend I asked inquisitively.

Fiancée he corrected

She’s a lucky girl I said smiling

Lucky

Yes, she’s lucky to have someone like you. I envy her you know

Hmm, if you say so, but I think any man that married you is a lucky guy too

 You think so

I know so, I already told her a lot about you and Henry. Don’t worry you will meet her. Maybe when Henrycomes back

I can’t wait to meet her

Her name is Elizabeth, but she’s fondly call Lizzy, I call her Lizzy too. We have a dinner date tonight he informed me.

Thats cool

He dropped me off in front of my house.

Thanks for the ride

You are welcome

Greet your fiancee for me and enGrace your dinner date

Sure I will thanks he said and left.

TBC.....