MATTERS OF THE HEART

MY AFRICAN LOVER.

EPISODE 1

Hi I'm Afia. She said, extending her hand. I always knew African woman are attractive but this one was extraordinary. She had a round face with a beautiful smile and a dimple on her face. she had a beautiful eyes and a pink lips. I replied with a smile and shaked her hand. Please is there any Bookshop nearby? She asked.I nodded and point at my opposite direction. She thanked me and left. I can't tell how but I liked her at first sight. I went to catch the bus. I later realised I didn't mention my name to her. I got off the bus and went straight to the bookshop but couldn't find her. On my way to the bus station, I saw her with her friends. I was shy to get closer but in a blink of an eye, I was walking towards her. hi Afia. I said. she turn and smiled to me but it seems she had forgotten about me. I told her where we met and that I came to tell her my name. she smiled and ask for my name. Benjamin I said. she nodded and said nice meeting you again. I smiled. she asked for a leave and went to her friends.when I reached home, I couldn't get the thought of her out of my mind. My Dad ask what's wrong. I told him what happened, he laughed and told me to go for her.

The next morning, I went to the same place I met her. I sat there for two hours but didn't see her. I went to the bookshop but she wasn't there so I came home. Maybe she don't come here on weekends. I said to myself. I went back home still thinking about her.

In the evening, my friend Bryan came to my house. After playing our computer game, we decided to go for a walk. On our way, I told him about Afia. he was surprised about what I said and said, how can you love someone in a few minutes. I pretended not to have heard what he said by looking away.

It was Monday morning, I sat on my bed thinking about Afia and hoping to see her again. At work I couldn't stop thinking about her smile.

I am a cartoonist and a painter for a well known company.it was lunch time. I hurried to the bookshop but didn't find her. Bryan called that the new CEO will be meeting us in thirty minutes. I rushed back to my work place to attend the meeting. Bryan told me the other coworkers said the new CEO was an African Lady. we were both wondering if it was Afia. we went to the assembly hall.

Surprisingly, the new CEO of our company was Afia. she walked in with a broad smile. I couldn't believe my eyes. she came in and introduced her self. she looked at me but showed no reaction. I said to my self has she forgotten about me again.

The meeting was over. Bryan came to me and asked if our new CEO was the girl I was talking about. I nodded. he smiled and asked me if I will still pursue her. I gave him no reply. We closed from work. Bryan was going on a date so I was going home alone. The thought of her not remembering me couldn't get out of my head. Are you in a bad mood today? someone asked.

I turn a saw Afia smiling at me. I shook my head. Hope you remember me she asked, I was surprised. I didn't know what to say.she walked towards me. if something is wrong, you can share it with me. she said. I thought you have forgotten about me. I said. she smiled and said no. not so soon. I smiled. She asked if I had plans tonight. no I am free. I responded. let's take a stroll. she said.

On our stroll, I took the chance to know more about her. I didn't know why but my conscience told me she likes me too. I asked if she will be free tomorrow after work. sure. she said.Then I accompanied her to her house.On our way to her house, I took the chance to ask her about her love life. I am single she said.We reached her house,but the conversation was still ongoing. I asked for her contact and she was happy to give it to me. Let's be Friends. I said. she nodded in agreement. we bid fare well. I went back home with a broad smile on my face. I couldn't stop thinking of her. I sent her a goodnight message and slept.

The next morning, I realised she hasn't replied my message.After my morning routines, I checked my phone but no reply was sent. I went to work. I went to Bryan and told him what happened yesternight.You're killing it,but it seems she's already interested in you.He said.Are you sure? I asked,he nodded.I smiled and went back to my work. I received a text message from her saying "I am starving let's go out and find something to eat." I was excited to the extent that, I went straight to her office instead of given reply to her message. She was happy to see me though but at that moment, I really felt awkward.

when we got to the cafeteria, She told me she has something to tell me. I was wondering what she was thinking of. Do you believe in love at first sight? she asked. I smiled and nodded. I liked you the moment I set eyes on you. She said, looking elsewhere.She made my heart flutter. What do you say, MR.AMERICAN. She said. I've fallen over heels for you already,

MY AFRICAN.I responded.