AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 31

I visited Joy has promised.

I walked into her cozy living room. I met her husband Kola in the living room as well. I hugged them one after the other. It's been long I've seen them and I'm glad they're doing well.

What can I offer you

Joy asked

I’m OK for now, maybe later

Her husband excused us. I’ll be in the room

This yours engagement ring we cost a fortune o she said admiring my ring.

I’ll have to go and keep this ring in my closet o before you people rob me

i said jokingly.

Sincerely everyone I met who have eyes for real gold always give me the same remarks.

How far with the pregnancy issue I asked

We are still waiting on God

Hope your doctors knows about your history, because in this life, there are three people you should never lie to

Really! Please go ahead and mention them

Your Doctor, your lawyer and your Pastor. If you lie to them, then you are on your own. They can only help you by telling the truth

You are right o, anyway my Doctor knows about my history

Better, so they’ll know how to handle your case

Medically, the Doctors assured us that there is 50-60% assurance that Ill conceive

Make sure you go for second opinion, don’t just stick to one hospitals. I suggest you try government hospitals too I suggested.

I’ll give it a trial too, thanks

Maybe you should try IVF, there’s no point wasting time, it’s more than a year now. I know it’s expensive, but you guys can afford it I advised her.

I've started the IVF treatment already, we are just hoping to get good results

It is well, I believe God will answer us"

"Amen"

" Joy I’m scared too

Come off it, because I have fertility problem doesn’’t mean you’ll experience the same. I know some ladies that

aborted more than three times and still had children later. Our grace differs my dear

You are right. What is good for the goose is also good for the gander doesn’t mean that the goose and the gander are equals

Hmmm She sighed deeply. You are absolutely right my sister

How’s your husband taking it

Truth be told, he has been supportive

That’s why you people must act fast before pressure, start getting to you

Thanks sis, now what will you eat

I’m not a visitor, if I’m ready I’ll let you know

No need to let me know, just go into the kitchen and sought yourself whenever you are ready

Kola joined us afterwards. The table was reversed and the topic is now about me. We talked about Henry and all that is there to know.

Henry called we talked for a while. He talked with my cousin and they also make plans on meeting each other. Joy’s husband as already joined us, so he spoke with Henry too.

When are we going to meet him he asked.

Don’t worry, I’ll bring him here one of the days I replied

Well be expecting, just give us a call, so we can prepare ourselves

What kind of preparation is that, you want to kill cow because he’s visiting

That’s none of your business, if we like we can kill elephant, we must receive him powerfully you know Joy replied me.

Really, I hear you

Have you eaten Kola asked

Your wife refused to give me food o, she said I should go into the kitchen myself and cook, that I’m not a visitor

Anyways, she’s right, but I’ll fix you something myself. So what will you like to eat, brother in-law of life! Any other brother inlaw is a counterfeit he gave me a high five. I’ll eat anything you prepared, thanks

We all went into the kitchen together, we watched while he prepared the food.

Kola is a sweet guy, I silently prayed to God that minute to please give them children.

During the week I decided to pay my Fiance a surprise visit in the office.

I got there and spent few minutes to chat with Lola his secretary. She noticed the diamond ring on my ring finger and congratulated me. I went into his office afterward.

What a pleasant surprise, you didn’t tell me you are coming he said with his gaze fixed on the laptop.

Dee I’m sorry for barging in on you unannounced

Where is that my secretary, he rang her on the intercom

Yes sir, you called me She said when she walked in

It’s like you’ve gotten another job right

Sir! did I do something wrong Lola said with pleading eyes.

So you now bend rules for her right, I’m even sure you know she’s coming but you did not dim it fit to tell me

I’m sorry sir I I thought

I and Henry started laughing at her.

So you didn’t know he was joking all along I pointed to her, still laughing.

You need to see your face he said to Lola.

She now join us in laughing too. You scared me boss

I thought you don’t fear me, now I know you do, you can go back to your office/sit.

Boss you know I do but for every rule there’s an exception she said smiling.

And she’s the expection! He asked giving me a funny face.

Lola nodded and left the office smiling.

I love surprises he said walking up to join me on the sofa.

He gave me a peck and sat beside me.

You are not nice at all, she almost fainted you know

I was just pulling her legs. What can I offer you he said smiling.

Nothing, I’ll just take cold water and I can help myself with that

I stood up and walked to the small fridge in his office, I opened the fridge and picked a bottle water.

I went back to my sit. I brought you something I said

What do you bring for me he asked excitedly

I baked last night I said and brought out the cup cakes I made for him.

You are a darling he said and gave me a kiss on the lip.

He settled down and ate the cake, I served him a glass of juice. He fed me with some of the cake.

After the light refreshments, he went back to his sit and started working.

I noticed he was very busy, so I left after an hour. He was very grateful for the treat.

I got a call from Olu, I was already fuming before I picked the call.

This time, I’ll make sure I have him arrested I said to myself before I pick the call.

Henrita , I need you, please come, there’s no one I could call right now

He pleaded

"Olu please don't start, I don't have time for your games"

"Henrita  I have no one else, I have nobody, please...he said crying.

"Olu! crying, this is serious then" I thought

Where are you now

"My house,I mean the companys house, I have less than 24hours to evacuate this place he said sobbing"

I’m on my way, I said before the line went off. I called Henry and informed him.

"You want to go there alone, what if all this is a set up"

I don’t think so

"Are you not scared at all, do you have a death wish or something. This guy could harm you

"I can’t just turn a deaf hear on him, he has no relative in Lagos and I’m sure friends would have deserted him now that he has no money again" I explained

"Give me the address, I’ll meet you there, in case you get there before me, don’t go in. Stay outside

He can’t hurt me, but I’ll do as you say

Henry I mean it, wait for me before you embark on your rescue mission he said firmly.

Yes sir! I'll wait I said stressing the 'sir' and ended the call.

Henry and I paid the Mikes a visit. The couples were excited to see us, it was a surprised visit cos we didnt informed them were coming.

David jumped on Henry.

Hello handsome, how are you doing Henry said handling his cheeks.

I’m fine sir

I think we bought you something he said playfully and I handed the pack of chocolates to him.

Thank you Uncle, thank you Aunty he said jumping happily.

Henry handed a bottle of red wine we brought to Mike.

Thanks he said.

I noticed Lizzy’s baby bump.

Someone won’t be able to drink this wine I said pointing at Lizzy’s tommy.

The couples smiled. Henry took a good look at Lizzy and immediately he got the gist.

Congratulations to both of you he said

Congrats I said and hugged Lizzy.

Lizzy went to the Kitchen to prepare something for everyone, I also tagged along and I use that opportunity to congratulate her again.

We all settled down to eat, while eating Henry got a call from his younger sister in the states. He was smiling while I receiving the call, I guessed he had really missed his sister. I know it’s not beast staying here alone without ones family.

After the call he informed us that his sister is coming to Nigeria that very week.

I’m very happy about the news at least I’ll get to know her before the wedding.

We all had fun, including the little man among us. We played video games, took pictures, we had some serious discussions as well which includes our wedding. We left after two hours or thereabout.

Sharon, Henry's younger sister came from the states to visit her dear brother. We got along real fast, she’s a free spirited person, a bit taller than me, beautiful, light skin, slender body that will catch the attention of guys.

She’s the only girl, so she sees me like a sister she never had. Initially I had the impression that sh’es the snobbish type but I was wrong. She was so sweet to be with.

Along the line I discovered something shocking about her.

I was at the mansion to keep her company. She was engrossed with her phone, I moved closer and tried to peeped at her phone.

Sharon, you hardly noticed I’m sitting next to you, what are you watch

I’ts a TV series, Empire, Wow! I love the show too, in fact I just downloaded the latest episode last night. Season 3 episode 6"

Really! That’s what I’m seeing right now

Who is your favorite character I asked her.

Its Cookie. I really love Taraji P Henson she replied

I like cookie too. but my favorite character is Jamal. Jussie Smollett he’s just so cute. I love him, but I was disappointed when I found out that he’s gay in real life also. How can he waste he’s fine boy like that. I wonder why handsome guys choose to be gay immediately I mentioned gay, Sharons countenance changed. Why did you give me that face I questioned

Nothing, please excuse me she stood up.

Sharon! I held her hand and looked into her eyes.

Henry, please.

I pulled her back on the chair. She looked right back into my eyes.

I’m a lesbian

She said calmly.

I doubt if I heard her well. Henry's sister, a lesbian

TBC......