The following morning when I got to the office, my friends (co-workers) began their normal pranks at me, because they are three in number, (Damola, Bisola, and Korede). Bisola got married 8 months ago, Damola did her introduction last month, while the third one Korede" is in an open relationship.
Wait, oo ladies, this young pretty accountant is yet to comply with our directives oo, that she should introduce her guy to us, says Damola. But for how long are we going to continue to beg you for this? Says Bisola.
I was just staring at them. Answer them now, says Korede. I just laughed over it and told them to keep their calm, that very soon, I mean, you guys will get to meet him. The same story now and then says Damola. See.. don't worry, I bet you guys. Ok so says Korede. Can we continue with our breakfast? I asked.
Within me, I was gingered and impressed and feel like just making it up with Mr. Toheeb. Anyway till he comes.
After the break time, I began to rush over my work, so that I can get home on time to tidy up and do one or more things before his arrival.
I made it to closed earlier before the normal time and when I got home, after a while, I called Mr. Toheeb that once it is about 30 minutes to get to my house, he should please alert me because I was going to meet Bolu, my neighbor's daughter who begged me to solve some account questions for her earlier, as her O Level exams are approaching.
I was discussing some of the questions with Bolu in their house when my mobile phone beeped. He was the one calling.
Please excuse me bolu and picked up. Hello Sir, how are you doing Fareedah, I'm fine Sir. I just want to inform you that I want to be on my way, according to your instructions.
I smiled and replied, ok Sir, I'll be waiting for you, Sir. Ok thanks, you're welcome Sir.
I quickly told bolu to please permit me to attend to my visitor, that later in the night, I'll be coming to finish them up for her. Please, dear!
No problem ma, I'll be expecting your ma or should I come over ma? No don't worry, I will. Greet your mum for me when she comes back. Ok, ma. Thanks and bring something for me when you're coming ma.
Hmm.. bolu, ok I've heard you. Let me go bye ma.
I got home and quickly brushed my teeth again and began to lick one of my mint sweet.
After a while, I saw his car through my window and just pretend to be sober. He knocked and I opened the door for him.
Sir, I'm so sorry Sir if my story sounds so disappointing and unexpectedly. I'm still the fareedah you used to know, since you became our family medical assistant, many years ago.
I haven't changed, just that I have come of age, and wouldn't want any more pressure from my family and friends on relationship matter and for allowing him to my house, you should know I've taken the whole of my time to study and know-how responsible and decent he is and how much he proved to love me.
Please go on, you have a very interesting story. I just hope you will accept the drink I offered earlier so that you can sip while you talk.
Okay Sir, but Sir, do I still have your trust and confidence?
Wow... You fareedah. Please do trust me. Just try and be fine. Ok sir, thanks for your hospitality, understanding, and privilege, Sir.
You're welcome, he replied.
Like I said earlier that I was pretending to be sober. When he came in, he said, good evening fareedah, why are you looking this way? How was the office? Did you hear from Daddy and Mummy? What is it dear?
Who sent you to set me up and what exactly did you want from me?
What will be your gain and how much were you paid to victimize me?
he walked up to me and uses his right hand to hold my left shoulder and his left hand to hold my right hand and looked at my eyeballs and say;
Why does your heart grow doubtful dear? Tense and beating, full of fear. I keep with me your everlasting love and bless the day God sent you from above. You remain my angel and I feel that I must, tell you that within you, you have my trust. My love is the tide, your soul is the shores, you have my heart, do I have yours? I'll belong to you till the very end, and you will forever stay as my lover and friend. It has been so good like this from the start, so darling please, trust me with your heart. I beg you fareedah he said.
I was dumbfounded and was just staring at him as if it wasn't my expectations. this guy is too wonderful, just too wonderful.
he also always knows how to win me, more often.
say something fareedah, he insisted. I was just staring...
are you truly for real? I asked.
I swear! I swear!! I swear!!! I am and will continue to be dear.
Sir, for the first time in my dismal life I feel love flow in my heart, the same heart once thought cold and lifeless fills with glorious joy and happiness because of a man whose spirit is full of passion and his eyes that shine like sapphire stars filled with warmth and beauty a smile that brings happiness to my sad existence I have never known love until now because of the way he touched my heart took hold of my depressed soul and showed me the beauty of life's wonders everything that I thought impossible all seems to be within my grasp I see everything in a new light because of something I thought unworthy to feel love's tender kiss and I bask in its beauty so because of the feelings of a man whom I would love now and til my heart beats its final note to life. I love you so too much Sir.
" I got to this end, Mr. Toheeb is already almost shading tears.
are you sure fareedah?
I nodded yes” can I hug you? he asked, didn't reply, was just smiling... when he hugged me at once. it feels really good to be in love, that, I can testify vividly.
sir, that was how It started and I became a grown-up lady, just immediately.