EPISODE 16
It was now very obvious that I had already fallen in love with Aisha, I found myself always thinking about her when I was alone, and staring unconsciously ar her when we are together.
It’s been over two months since I have known Aisha, but I wasn’t having the courage to express my feelings towards her.
Most times i felt like telling her my feelings, but when I set my eyes on her, I felt afraid, thinking she might turn me down because I wasn’t up to her standard.
One day i called nonso who was my course mate then in School, and I explained to him what I was going through.
He encouraged me to be bold as a man, and go for what I wanted, before it slipped from my fingers.
I finally told aisha my feelings, one morning when she came to my office.
I told her of my intentions to be in a relationship with her, and to my greatest surprise, she pulled me close to her in an embrace.
What took you so long to say all this to me, Alex?
I have been waiting patiently for this day to come………. Aisha said looking directly to my eyes, trying to blink away some tears that wanted to fall out.
Really, are you being serious right now??…….I asked surprised.
Yeah Alex, I had loved you even before I even met you, my father was always talking nicely of you to me everytime we spoke on phone.
So I decided to come to Nigeria to see things for myself…… she responded giggling like a child.
So you mean, you came to Nigeria just because of me???…..I asked, with my eyes widened in shock.
Yeah of course, I came just for you my love ………she responded smiling.
My heart couldn’t contain the joy i was feeling at that moment, i felt elated .
That same day we both went to meet her father, at his office, and we informed him of our new relationship, and he gave us his blessings.
The news of my relationship with aisha, spread all over the company in no time, and every employee including ekaette was now aware that I was in a relationship with aisha.
While in the relationship with aisha, i felt peace, aisha was everything a man could asked for, and I counted myself lucky to be with her.
Six months into our relationship, reality set on me that I hadn’t asked Aisha what her genotype was.
Though years before I started schooling, i did a genotype test and I discovered that i was AA.
I felt I needed to do it again so as to be on a safer side, just in case.
That day i went to a lab close to the company, and did the test, and it turned out i was AS.
I was surprised, I thought they didn’t do the test correctly, so I went to three other different labs, and I was given same results, which was AS.
I felt a bit unhappy, and prayed silently in my heart for Aisha to be AA.
Aisha didn’t came to the office that day because she wasn’t feeling well, so I thought of calling her when I got home after work.
I finally closed for the day, and I briefly rushed home, when I was driving home, I had the feeling of restlessness in my heart but I didn’t just know why.
I finally arrived my house and then i went straight to take a shower, i was so stressed out already.
Coupled with the fact that Aisha wasn’t with me today at the office, no one can light up my mood as she does.
After having my bath, i simply layed on my bed for a few minutes, then I picked up my phone to call Aisha, and she picked up at first ring.
“Hello angel, whats up, how are you feeling now?”……..I asked tiredly.
I’m getting better, you sound so stressed out, did you over work today?……… she asked worriedly.
Yeah I kind of over worked today, please can I ask a question?……..I said hesitantly.
Sure you can, am all ears…….. she replied quickly.
Can I know your genotype please?…….I asked, with my heart pounding against my chest.
Oh look what you just reminded me of, well am AS to be precise.
How about you, AA right?……….. she asked letting out a little chuckle.
Immediately she said that, I started lamenting, screaming at the top of my voice.
Oh no, not again, why are things taking a new turn on me, why can’t I ever be happy for once?………..I said to the hearing of Aisha.
Alex, what’s wrong, you are getting me confused?……… Aisha asked worriedly.
I instantly hung up the call on Aisha, tossing my phone aside, then i held my head with my both hands, crying uncontrollably.
Why can’t I just be happy for once, am i destined to die single……..I asked aloud, feeling deep pains in my heart.
Just then my phone started ringing, and I looked at it, and discovered it was Aisha calling.
I wasn’t just in the mood to say anything because I was shattered, and I knew she would also feel shattered if she discovers we are both AS.
Aisha kept calling severally that night, But I didn’t pick up, i don’t want her to hear me cry.
I cried bitterly that night like someone grieving over a lost loved one, then i dozed off.
To be continued………..
Written ✍️ by Martha