A love that waited.

To live in a city full of people from different background and culture is so demanding and unforgiving.In the city of Lagos,Nigeria,every morning seems like war,because of the over crowded population of people struggling to board a bus.Ann boarded a bus clutching her bag like armor.she over worked herself in her small bakery shop making pastries like her life depends on it. At dawn,she returned to her tiny apartment looking up the ceiling,fingers aching ,heart quiet.she assured herself that life’s good. One rainy evening,the rain refused to stop The streets flooded quickly.Ann stood out pondering how wet she would be on getting home."you will slip and fall if you run in that”echoed a voice behind her. She turned.he was a young man in his late twenties,holding an umbrella. He smiled.. He reached for a handshake,"I’m John,he added. She hesitated a little before returning the handshake,she stepped under the umbrella."ANN”. They walked silently as the rain drops to the ground ,as they got to their destination where they are to part "I take this road “,Ann said What a coincidence John chuckled. John continued visiting and waiting for Ann especially during the rainy days ,sometimes they talked,sometimes it will be a simple greeting. John was a school teacher.he loved books ,asked thoughtful questions,and listened like her words mattered.Ann told him about her dream of opening a bigger bakery mall ,though she always jokes about it like it’s not going to happen. John assured her to pick up courage for it and watch it happen. A great relationship doesn’t happen because of the love you had in the beginning,but how well you continue building love until the end. The closer they grew,the more tensed Ann became.love felt beautiful-but fragile.she has learnt before that love is a beautiful thing to behold but it can break one so easily. One evening,after a long run,she snapped at him for something small.He didn’t argue.He simply asked her what her fear for love is. Fear of being lonely,heartbroken,cheated on.. I don’t think I want you "she whispered “ John reached for her body close to his,leaned her head on his chest,she stayed and didn’t pull away. Don’t want me,he said gently,rather,choose me. Ann teared up,John lovingly patted her back ,so she could stop the tears. But life,full of lessons,unpredictable as always,tested love.