LOVING ME IN MISERY

That Wednesday evening, there was a church program at the cathedral in the campus premises this was an Ash Wednesday which took place month end in February year 2021 I had gone to church like every other christian to have ash as a symbol of mortality when I got to the church compound I noticed that there were a lot of people standing outside the church premises due to lateness so I walked into the compound quietly and stood near the church. it hasn't been up to an hour standing outside listening to the church sermon I was so tired because I have been standing for so long I decided to sit down close to a slab. I was looking directly at the gates of the church when I noticed a pretty girl walks into the compound. my heart skips for a bit cold shivers runs through my spine. her walking step was everything she was so composed she walked uprightly decently. as she was coming towards me I couldn't maintain eye contact with her at that moment I knew I have found the one my heart has been searching for. how to summon the courage to talk to her was a big deal for me I have never been so scared of approaching a lady like the way I was today. except her attitude will say otherwise I don't mind settling for a serious relationship with her. she stood close to me for some minutes. I could hardly maintain eye contact I stared into her eyes a few times. wow !! I know she noticed that but she just decided to keep a serious face. that could be so funny because it's making me more scared. anyways I had to wait for the perfect timing to approach her. I kept silent I pretended to be serious with what I came to church for. minding my business has always been my thing but right now something is distracting me from all my attention. After Some minutes the church warden instructed for those outside church to come in because seats has been made available for them oops I can't loose her in the crowd i said to myself..! I had to follow her closely at every step, just to make sure I sit if not on the same chair but close to her . And as Luck may have it ,i went in and sat on the same seat close to each other.I was so happy at least I could talk to her whenever my mind is set to begin ..a sigh of redemption at least I pretended I had no time checker on me then I looked at her and said Softly " please what is the time on your wrist watch"? then she replied me" it's just some minutes past 6 p.m.. do you know when the sermon will end I asked? . she said I guess 7 p.m. I said okay then I kept quiet for some time after some minutes i turned to her again and said "wouldn't you take the holy communion ? or are you a sinner ?...I giggled to make it funny whoops !! she laughed so hard and said "does it mean the righteous must take communion service.. if care is not taken you are a sinner and you are just acting holy to impress your crush and admirers in church that's ridiculous !! I exclaimed. I don't live my life to impress anyone moreover I have no crush I am single and searching .. Nice one . who asked you about your relationship status ? I just made a comment and you are already talking relationship. she said anyway pls we are in church its not time for discussions I kept quiet for the rest of the church sermon just looking at her at times intervals admiring such a beautiful work of creation..her flat nose ,straight face, plumpy cheeks and oh I can't forget those lips were tempting... God have mercy I was lust in church..I repeatedly asked for forgiveness before the church program ended.. no no I was not loosing sanity I was falling in love again after all these years. I just hope she catches me right into her heart and make everything perfect as I hoped for Just in , the church sermon ended and I followed her out of the door . she wasn't eager to start up a conversation she looked so tired stressed out and worn out. The look in her eyes could tell . Then I tapped her shoulder and whispered gently ' Hey miss I am Chizzy may I know your name too ? she stared at me for a minute and reluctantly said "I am Maryann" nice to meet you I had to think of the next line of action..my brain could have worked faster than the speed of light , my heart was thudding I thought she had heard my heart beat.. uhmm but I was consistent I offered to take her to a nearby restaurant if we could have snacks and gist for some minute before she goes to her lodge where she residents off campus at the second village "Umuchima" in the School area She didn't object as luck may have it. we walked down to the Restaurant and I ordered for some cookies and soft drink in my nature I do not take beer alcohol nor cigarettes.. she asked me "do you take these ? I choose juice instead I replied The sales girl asked if I had my debit card because they do not accept mobile bank phone transfers at the time of the night to avoid confirmation of transactions over network Failure I Wasn't happy a bit I had no debit card on me.. so I couldnt buy anything. all I had was few cash for my transportation back to my Lodge which was is the other side of the sch premises a village named "Eziobido" we wouldn't board same transportation home as well lived different villages.I had to ask for her number so I wouldn't loose communication with her.. She was not in the mood to talk to me anymore. She was hungry and I couldn't get food due to I had no debit card at that moment and she had walked down with me just to get a bottle water at least.she was so thirsty and tired there where no bikers around. I had to walk with her to a motor park near the church premises where we could see means of transportation As well walked down to the park I asked for her phone contact number she repeatedly gave me wrong digits of incorrect combination I was so sad I blamed myself for not getting her the food .this could be the reason for her loss of interest i thought to myself after series of constant pleading I asked for her i********: handle ..she told me and I confirmed it was correct and also gave me.the right w******p contact...I was the happiest tonight at least I could always check on her to know when next we could hangout as the Next day was resumption of national election Holiday Few moments away from the church premises we had reached the park and she saw a biker man to take her home Before she left with the bike I bought her table Water and bid her goodbye I watched the biker man zoom off and disappear Into the dark heading towards her lodge . I sighed in relief and board a bike to my residence. very eager to get home take a shower and text my newly found lover .. That night I Got home after having my supper it was past 9pm I took a shower and sat on a couch in the sitting room with my mobile phone. I thought to myself .how blessed today is i smiled and said truly "it pays to serve the lord" I laughed out so hard silly me could I have found love by going to church consistently ? I flipped through my i********: and checked her page .. uhmm Tush name for an i********: account , Her pictures all popped up. so I had a clearer view of her beauty what a goddess !! I had even been less visioned by a night encounter ..she so bright and more beautiful by morning selfies I can't wait to meet her again though . I did text her quickly on w******p before I get a negative response for her forgetting me in a jiffy There I went knock knock Hey Annie "its chizzy the guy From church service tonight you might have forgotten me *here is a selfie of me* at this moment I carefully scouted for my best pictures of the year like someone about to loose a million dollars lottery at a single mistake of sending an ugly selfie Huh there !! I got the best one and pop pop I sent it into her inbox I got a weird response from her Business bot.." HELLO WELCOME TO ANNIES EXCLUSIVE HAIR SALES HOW MAY WE HELP YOU* oh hehe business tycoon.. I laughed seems to be an independent woman I rather just wait for her response when she comes online I logged off from w******p after hours of waiting for her reply she might have slept off I guess she looked so tired while going home I would call her tomorrow morning to check on her I went to my PC to check on my trades ,stocks and Forex ....oops I lost out on the market pump I had been on the wrong timing this night..carried away by new love life..that's hilarious I made a re-stake and prepared some of my equipment for work the next day I am a graphic designer and architect I love art , drawing is a hobby and a talent.. i do a little of house painting and interior decorations even at that I just graduated From the university and I was clearing my papers for convocation to prepare for National Youth service Today i Felt so tired I just hoped my ecounter with this girl turned out for the best. I can't settle for less I found one in a million reasons to love again.