.......After several years of self discovery, also realizing that
my days were counting. Yoruba will say “ojo ale obirin kin pe su” meaning the
night fall of a woman’s age quickly gets dark once not maritally settled. I
heard that a lot and I think I am not bothered but truthfully, it worries me
too much.
On this rainy day on my way from work I had a problem with
my car that was how I met him. Of course I could not give an assessment because
I was paranoid-trying to fix my car-after a hectic day from work-under the
rain. Dear lord!!! was all I constantly said. In split seconds he did the magic
and I was set to leave. With joy in my heart I did not hesitate to give him my
digits when he asked, If not that he was the guardian angel destined to help I
will have been more stuck or even gotten walleyed by touts. “Eko for
show!”
Swamped in work as usual, I forgot the encounter since he
didn’t call till a week later. His voice was deep yet calm, matured yet subtle,
had pride yet so sweet. “Hello Inioluwa”, good day to you; speaking please I
said, my name is Gbolahan he said....and the introduction/flash back ensued for
a minute. He requested to have a date with me later that day thank God I looked
radiant as usual.
I walked into the
agreed restaurant; I was trembling as I was swept off with the complete package
of what I saw. It was a night of fun and it seemed like we had known for ages.
This time I didn’t bother discussing with my friends because I was threading
the path slowly till he popped the question to ask me out. My mum knew
something was brewing, acting like she was deliberately avoiding me but on the
other hand she was waiting for an evidence to know what exactly has been
stirring in me delightfully lately.
The year went fast but slowly, 20 months after we progressed
the relationship it looked like nothing was happening so I gradually started
focusing on other productive things. On day he called me sounding distressed
and requested I meet him at the office but surprised he called to change plans
requesting I came to where we first had our date. I was worried and eager to
know he was just safe. Reaching the venue it dawned on me it was even
Valentine’s Day, my bad I didn’t remember probably due to all I have allowed to
take over my reality.
Gbolahan you frightened me, what is wrong? work, home, you?
I had endless thoughts and his actions made me more nervous. On realizing that
it seemed nothing serious happened after all I made my way to leave, as I
turned back all I saw startled me. In shock I looked back at the table but
couldn’t find him, only for me to bend my head and I saw my prince charming on
one knee. WHAT!!! He asked the question and popped the ring out, “INI WILL YOU
BE MY FRIEND, LOVER AND WIFE” my joy knew no bound as I jumped right into his
arms saying yes with a deep appreciative kiss am sure was my best so far. I
looked straight towards the door in which I walked in through, so I will be
walking back as a changed person I thought to myself. I was extremely happy, and
then I realized that truly there is light just right after the tunnel. So much
for a happy ending, the rest they say is history. So finally I will be bearing
my Gbolahan’s last name.
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