Love found on the Run

Chapter 4: POV: Amina

I've decided to move in with the stranger. So I called the security officer to call the stranger's driver for me "I will be downstairs in 5 minutes" I told him and went back inside. I got dressed into last nights outfit and walked out. Luckily the driver didn't take long, I gave him the direction to my apartment which happened to be near my varsity. When we arrived I told him to park and wait for me outside. I went in, I packed an overnight bag and some of my books that I deemed important. I was frightened when the door to bathroom opened, when I turned I saw my roommate Tina covered in a towel,"What's happening here" she coughed. I debated with myself whether to tell her what happened or not, I settled with lying to her "My distanced aunty asked me to visit her for the weekend" I clenched my teeth throughout the sentence, I damn hate lying. "Mhmm okay... that sounds interesting. Safe trip Ami" she hugged me then I finished up with the packing and left. The driver helped me carry the bags to the boot and we sped off. When we arrived he carried everything to the condo.

I thanked him and locked up. For lunch I settled for leftover pizza that I found in the stranger's refrigerator. After lunch I went to 'my room', organized everything and then I decided on designing some pieces using the new strategy we had just learned a week ago. And it worked wonders for me, the patterns came through with ease. I kept a mental note to make a call to the Fashion House to let them know I am doing fine. I got so immersed in my drafting that I lost track of time, I only lifted my head when I heard a hum near me. "Ey you." I tried greeting. He looked uninterested "so you decided to stay?" he asked tossing his mouth in all possible directions. I was dumbstruck, didn't know what to answer so I looked down and nervously played with my pencils.

"uhmm...It's okay. I am ordering supper what would you like to have?" he asked with his eyes glued on his phone screen. I am uncertain of whether to order or not "M..mm.. I don't know. beef stew and rice will do" I finally made up my mind. "Is that all, no drinks no dessert?" he asked once again. Seriously I didn't even know what I wanted to eat at this moment. So I just shook my head. He moved closer to inspect "so you can draw?" He asks with his eyes fully focused on my sketches. I fiddled with the pencils, nervously I answered "Yes I have to manually sketch my designs most of the time". He nodded his head then took one step back, then another and he stopped in the doorway ,"Will freshen up before supper I arrives" then he gentle closed the door and left me to my work.

I, myself decided on a quick shower, then opted for my sweatpants and an oversized Tee for comfort. I left my hair in the messy bun that it was. The doorbell rang and I went to see who it was but the stranger beat me at it. He took the bags from a young man then he thanked him and locked up. He served the food "you said beef stew and rice ke? here you go" I thanked him and digged in. Food tastes delicious and home made, I am tempted to ask but kept it to myself. After I finished with my food he pointed to a small bag, I took and opened it, inside it was a fruity cheesecake and can of appetizer. Once again I thanked him and helped myself. I offered to clean up and that's what I did after we finished.

"I will be in my room. I want to do some research" I mumbled in hopes that he heard me. He didn't say anything nor did he remove his eyes from the tv screen. I decided to leave him. He cleared his throat loud enough for me to hear, so I stopped and looked at him. He motioned his hand towards an empty seat, I went back and sat. "Am...mm.. What's the name again" he completely forgot my name. Once again I started sweating as my blood was boiling but I decided to calm down "A.m.i.n.a" I calmly spell-pronounced it out for him. "So yeah. Amina what's your plan forward regarding this situation?" he asked. I am trembling, honestly speaking I haven't thought of this it's stressful "uh.. I got no concrete plan.. but I was hoping to attend classes and work on Monday. I want to see if they are still around" I answered him honestly. He justed stared at me and for a second I thought I saw him smirk.

"Sure.. lemme know how your plans workout" he finally broke the mini silence we had. I got tempted and asked for his thoughts on the matter "What do you think?" He looked shocked, "Me" he poked a finger on his chest. "yes you" I said in my calm voice. "Sorry. I am blank or I would rather say I will not involve myself for now" he said and switched off the tv "good night Amina" and he disappeared in the corridors.

On Saturday morning I woke up and did my usual routine of 7 minutes of prayer and 10minutes exercise then I freshen up and wore my black maxi dress with black slippers. I made breakfast and ate it while watching tv. Minutes later the stranger walked in all sweaty in his gym shorts and sleeveless tees "Me and the guys are planning to go out. Do you want to join" He asked. I nearly giggled but opted not to "No I will be fine. besides I need to catch up with school" I lied with my teeth clenched. He said okay and started leaving. "uh.. Can I get your name that's if you don't mind" I blurted it out. He was taken aback by suprise

"Sure, that's rude of me. I'm Brian, I need to get going. Will freshen up and will be in the study it's on your left" he said and left.

I continued watching the tv in silence then decided to phone Tina later on.

I dialled her number, she picked up on the second ring. "Hi chommie, How is the Saturday afternoon going?" I enthusiastically asked her. She sounded a little down and I decided to brush it off "It's really boring. Did you have to go? Anyways don't mind me. There were two guys looking for you early this morning " she said with concern in her voice. I immediately started panicking and ran out of breathe I had to struggle hard to get my breath to normal "Ami.. are you there" she brought me back to life. "Yess Ti I am here. what did they want?" I asked with a composed voice. "Nothing much. they said they needed your input on some fashion bluh bluh. weird that they were in black suits yet they spoke of fashion mxxm. Nde some people ne. Og aye. Thanks for the call I need to go chill before I stress mahn" and boom that's the old Tina I know "Okay. chommie take care love" I ended the call and I had the doorbell but I wouldn't move I tried but failed miserably so I just sat there numb waiting for Brian to see who it was. My mind is troubling me right now. What if they found me? What did they want from me? For how long will I be running and hiding here? Why is Brian so generous? I kept asking myself this questions as tears ran down my cheeks.

Brian came out of the study on the third ring of the doorbell and went to check who it was. I walked with him (I mean I followed him with my eyes) He opened the door then two guys wearing dark navy blue suits walked in and I started shivering. "Oh God no. please not me. why?" I silencely whispered to myself.